Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

1. General Information About the Rebrand

1.1 Why has the division rebranded?

This new name reflects our renewed vision and commitment to helping clients navigate the evolving landscape of foreign and domestic investment analysis and attraction. At the same time, it upholds the authority and credibility that has made the Financial Times a trusted source of global business insight for over a century.

The rebrand to FT Locations is a strategic move to unify the offerings of fDi Intelligence, GIS Planning, and the acquired product and consulting assets of Wavteq Group Limited under one cohesive brand. This change allows us to offer a more comprehensive set of solutions to better support our client's needs across the entire investment lifecycle. As part of the Financial Times, we leverage the FT's trusted global reputation for delivering authoritative business intelligence. We aim to continue offering cutting-edge data, mapping tools, and insights to support and empower your investment decisions.

1.2 Are your core values and mission the same?

Yes, our mission to streamline decision-making for governments, businesses, and organisations worldwide remains central to what we do. The rebrand reinforces our commitment to providing trusted insights and innovative solutions. As part of the Financial Times, we uphold the FT's values of integrity, accuracy, and ambition, helping you make informed decisions with confidence.

2. Impact on Current Clients and Services

2.1 How will this rebrand affect current GIS Planning clients?

Although the brand name has changed, the products and services you rely on, such as ZoomProspector, ZoomTour, and InvestmentMap, remain the same. You'll continue to benefit from the same high-quality data and tools. To explore how your existing services align with our expanded portfolio, please access our interactive diagram here.

With FT Locations, you can access a wider range of solutions under one unified brand. The same team you know will continue working with you to ensure your goals are met efficiently. Contracts remain unchanged, and we will continue operating under the same legal entities. This rebrand enhances our ability to offer more comprehensive solutions to support your needs.

2.2 How will this rebrand affect current fDi Intelligence clients?

Although the brand name has changed, the products and services you rely on, such as fDi Markets, fDi Benchmark, InvestmentFlow and fDi Institute remain the same. You'll continue to benefit from the same high-quality data and tools. To explore how your existing services align with our expanded portfolio, please access our interactive diagram here.

fDiIntelligence.com remains a key part of FT Locations, providing in-depth journalism and analysis on global and domestic investment trends.

With FT Locations, you can access a wider range of solutions under one unified brand. The same team you know will continue working with you to ensure your goals are met efficiently. Contracts remain unchanged, and we will continue operating under the same legal entities. This rebrand enhances our ability to offer more comprehensive solutions to support your needs.

2.3 How will the rebrand benefit our business?

As part of FT Locations, your business now has access to a wider range of solutions to support every stage of the investment lifecycle. Whether you need data analysis, help with investment attraction strategies, business development tools, strategic consulting, or professional development, FT Locations provides an enhanced toolkit to meet your needs. Backed by the Financial Times, we offer trusted, data-driven insights to help your organisation remain competitive in a fast-changing global market.

2.4 Will individual product and service names be changing?

No, the products and services provided by FT Locations, like fDi Markets, fDi Benchmark and ZoomProspector will maintain their names.

3. Operations and Communication

3.1 What should we expect in terms of communication moving forward?

You can expect more cohesive and streamlined communications, as all products and services are now under FT Locations. We'll keep you updated through tailored emails, our customer success team, and dedicated account managers. Our new website, ftlocations.com, offers a comprehensive overview of our tools and services. For any questions, our customer success team is always available. You can get in touch via ftlocations.support@ft.com or contact us here.

3.2 Will there be changes in how we interact with the company or access your services?

No significant changes are expected in how you interact with us. You'll continue to access our data tools and services through the same portals and receive the same level of support from our customer success team. Our new website offers a more unified platform, making it easier to navigate all our offerings. If you need help with your account or logging in, please reach out to your customer success contact or contact us.

4. Legal and Data-Related Questions

4.1 Is the ownership or management structure of the company changing?

No, the ownership and management structure remains unchanged. FT Locations is still part of the Financial Times Group, with the same experienced team led by managing director Chris Knight. Our focus is on offering a seamless experience under this unified brand.

4.2 Will the rebrand impact our current contracts or agreements?

No changes are required to your existing contracts or agreements. All services, including subscriptions to data tools and consulting services, will continue as agreed. Going forward, new contracts will reference FT Locations, but we will operate under the same legal entities.

4.3 Are there any changes in the way you are processing my data?

No, nothing is changing in the way we are processing your personal data. Depending on the product(s) you have with us, the following privacy policies might apply: FT Limited, FT Overseas, GIS Planning.

5. Support and Contact Information

5.1 Where can we find more information about the rebrand?

More details about the rebrand are available on our new website, ftlocations.com, and through client communications. We'll also share updates via our new LinkedIn page which you can follow here, and you can view our press release here.

5.2 Are FT Locations staff email addresses changing?

No, you can still reach us on @ft.com and for general enquiries you can contact us at ftlocations@ft.com

5.3 How do I cite FT Locations research/data or embed your logo?

Please contact us at ftlocations@ft.com to discuss partnerships and using our data.

5.4 Who can we contact if we have more questions about the rebrand?

For any further questions, your dedicated customer success manager is your primary contact, or you can reach us here. We are committed to ensuring a smooth transition and are always available to support you. You can also contact our customer team directly at ftlocations.support@ft.com for more information.

Our mission

We streamline decision-making for organisations and communities worldwide by offering trusted, cutting-edge insights through superior location intelligence solutions.

As part of the Financial Times Group, we are committed to guiding our clients through the investment lifecycle with integrity, innovation and impact.

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Chris Knight Chris Knight Managing Director Global
Guillermo Mazier Guillermo Mazier SVP, Global Business Global
Russell Riblett Russell Riblett VP Sales The Americas
Joy Priya Somasundram Joy Priya Somasundram Principal, fDi Strategies Global
Agnese Sturmane Agnese Sturmane Business Development Executive USA North East
Mark Hays Mark Hays Business Development Executive USA South East
Bryan Beatty Bryan Beatty Business Development Executive USA West Coast
Daniella Pellandi Daniella Pellandi Business Development Executive Latin American and the Caribbean
Juan Barrios Juan Barrios Business Development Executive West Europe and United Kingdom
Juanjo Lopez Juanjo Lopez Business Development Executive East Europe, Africa and Middle East
Kim Fahem Kim Fahem Business Development Executive Asia Pacific
Stephanie Podue Stephanie Podue Client Success Manager USA West and Canada
Jerry Starnes Jerry Starnes Client Success Manager USA East and Latam
Katie Gonzalez Katie Gonzalez Client Success Manager Europe and United Kingdom
Adam McHugh Adam McHugh Client Success Manager Africa, Middle East and APAC
Jeffrey Suneson Jeffrey Suneson Director of Client Services

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