What is Chapterhouse
OUR MISSION
Chapterhouse audits the facts. We separate signal from noise so leaders can act with confidence.
Our work is discreet, evidence-led, and built for action, not theatre.
OUR APPROACH
We deliver decision-grade intelligence and advisory across business, policy, security, and technology — so leaders move decisively, protect value, drive growth, and stay ahead of risk.
THE PROMISE
Boutique by design, we are more committed, more efficient, and more effective. Standard assignments in 8–10 business days. Complex engagements in 15–18 days — consistently 25–35% faster. Every client’s interests treated as our own.
No friction between the analyst and the answer. Leaders get direct access to both our in-house analysts and network of senior expertise, receiving credible and structured intelligence built to hold under pressure, not to fill a report.
THE MARK
The missing quadrant is the space Chapterhouse exists to close. Denoted by a Harvey ball at ~75% fill, our mark reads as ‘C’ — for Chapterhouse, and the five core values that define the firm.
The difference between what is known and what must still be uncovered approximates the 80/20 rule. The filled mass represents accumulated intelligence, rigour, and conviction. The aspiration is always to achieve 100% and beyond — complete clarity, complete confidence, complete consequence.
Graham Ong-Webb, PhD
Founder & Managing Director
Graham brings over 25 years of experience across applied research, intelligence, investigations, and technology management. He has executed approximately 200 research, investigations and advisory cases across a dozen markets in Asia Pacific, supporting around 100 clients across various sectors.
In addition to founding and managing Chapterhouse, Graham serves as Senior Advisor, Geopolitical and Regulatory Risk, Asia Pacific, at Kroll, where he was formerly Senior Vice President & Head of Operations, Southeast Asia. Previously, he was Vice President at the Group Technology Office at Singapore Technologies (ST) Engineering. Earlier postings include Control Risks, Jane's, and the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies.
A Commonwealth Scholar, Graham holds a PhD from King's College London, an MSc from LSE, and a BA from NUS. His research has been published in the Journal of International Studies, Journal of Strategic Studies, Jane's Intelligence Review, World Defence Systems, and the annual publication Southeast Asian Affairs.