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Country Analyst

Esteban Fernández Medrano

Former Advisor, Economy Ministry
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Global Source Partners’ Argentina Country Analyst Esteban Medrano is a leading authority on Argentina’s macro and market dynamics. Over a career in government and in the private sector he has developed a reputation for his incisive macroeconomic analysis, deep knowledge of the country’s sectoral dynamics, and his project fin...
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Domingo Cavallo

Former Economy Minister and Central Bank President
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GlobalSource Partners’ Argentina Country Analyst Domingo Cavallo is among the most influential figures in Argentina’s economic history. He was responsible for designing and implementing reforms that liberalized the country’s economy and opened Argentina to international trade during the 1990s. He is often called to bring his...
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Alexandre Schwartsman

Former Central Bank Deputy Governor
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GlobalSource Partners' Brazil Economics Analyst Alexandre Schwartsman is one of Brazil’s leading economists, focusing on macroeconomic and growth issues. In a career that includes achievement at the highest levels of public and private service, he has distinguished himself for the depth and integrity of his economic analysis...
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Cristina Pinotti

Former Chief Economist, DIVESP
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GlobalSource Partners’ Brazil Country Analyst Maria Cristina Pinotti is a senior economist and consultant and has been a partner with A.C.Pastore & Associados since 1994. She previously served as chief economist at DIVESP (Distribuidora de Títulos e Valores Mobiliários de São Paulo), worked as an economist and consultant at ...
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Murillo de Aragão

Founder, Political Consultancy Arko Advice
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GlobalSource Partners’ Brazil Country Analyst Murillo de Aragao is Brazil’s leading political analyst. He is deeply respected and sought after for his knowledge and understanding of Brazil’s regulatory, legislative and executive dynamics. In addition to his consulting work, he writes extensively on Brazil’s congressional wor...
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Cristiano Noronha

Partner, Political Consultancy Arko Advice
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GlobalSource Partners’ Brazil Country Analyst Cristiano Noronha is also a partner and chief of the Political Analysis department at Arko Advice, the premier public policy and political consulting firm in Brazil. He is an authority on regulatory and congressional affairs, as well as current executive and judicial affairs. He ...
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Ivan Tchakarov

Former Investment Bank Chief Economist
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GlobalSource Partners' Caucasus and Central Asia (CCA) Analyst Ivan Tchakarov is one of the world’s leading economists on the region. In a career spanning the financial services industry and multilateral organizations, he has delved into every aspect of the region's domestic and external economy, and is recognized globally f...
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Fernando Naranjo

Former Finance Minister
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GlobalSource Partners’ Central America Analyst Fernando Naranjo is a premier authority on Costa Rica’s economy and politics. In a distinguished career reaching the highest levels of government, private sector and academic service, he has been a principal voice in the understanding of Costa Rica and its position in the region...
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Felix Delgado

Former General Manager, Central Bank
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GlobalSource Partners’ Central America Analyst Felix Delgado is a leading authority on Costa Rica’s economy and banking systems. He is a well-known authority on comparative Central American economies and is widely respected particularly for his contributions to policy formulation and implementation in Costa Rica’s financial ...
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Robert Funk

Former President, Political Science Association
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GlobalSource Partners’ Chile Political Analyst Dr. Robert Funk is one of Chile’s leading political scientists. He also currently teaches political science at the Faculty of Government of the University of Chile. Previously he served as Executive Director of Plural, a think tank dedicated to promoting democratic reform in Chi...
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Igal Magendzo

Former Manager of Macro Analysis, Central Bank
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GlobalSource Partners’ Chile Country Analyst Igal Magendzo is a leading authority on the country’s macroeconomy. He has held top-level positions in the public and private sectors as well as in academia, specializing in foreign exchange structures, growth and inflation and their impact on financial markets. Dr. Magendzo is al...
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Andrés Velasco

Former Finance Minister
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GlobalSource Partners Chile Country Adviser Andres Velasco is one of Chile’s best known economists and influential policy makers. During a career spanning academia and public service, including service as the country’s finance minister, he has gained worldwide respect for his deep understanding of international macro and fis...
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FAN Gang

Board Member, People's Bank of China
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GlobalSource Partners’ China Country Analyst Dr. FAN Gang is one of China's most influential economists and a respected adviser to the country's leadership on economic reform and strategic development. A former member of the Monetary Policy Committee of the People’s Bank of China, he is an authority on the macroeconomics of ...
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Chunyang Wang

Professor, HSBC Business School of Peking University
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GlobalSource Partners’ China Country Analyst Chunyang Wang is a well-respected authority on China’s macroeconomy and finance industry. In a career spanning public service and academia he has established himself as widely sought-after speaker on the local and international banking industry as well as factors impacting exports...
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Andrew Collier

Former President, Bank of China International USA
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GlobalSource Partners’ China Country Analyst Andrew Collier is a premier authority on China’s policy and business issues. Over a career in international banking and journalism, he has established himself as a world-renowned commentator on China’s macro, politics and industry. Based in Hong Kong, Andrew is also the founder of...
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Michael Pettis

Professor of Finance, Peking University
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GlobalSource Partners’ China Country Analyst Michael Pettis is one of the country’s best-known theorists and commentators on the country’s economy and markets. Over a career that has included investment banking, merchant banking, teaching and writing, Michael has established himself as a leading independent voice on China’s ...
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Juan Carlos Echeverry

Former President of Ecopetrol, Finance Minister
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GlobalSource Partners’ Colombia Country Analyst Dr. Juan Carlos Echeverry is one of the country’s most distinguished economists and policy makers. During his career he has served in the highest positions in both the central bank and the government and has been key in formulating the pivotal legislation and policy initiatives...
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Andres Escobar

Former Deputy Finance Minister
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GlobalSource Partners’ Colombia Country Analyst Andres Escobar is a leading authority on Colombia’s economic cycle, infrastructure and development, and fiscal and taxation issues. During his career in public service and academia, he has worked alongside the country’s foremost economists and lawmakers, including three recent ...
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Mauricio Santa Maria

Former President of ANIF, Planning Minister
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GlobalSource Partners’ Colombia Country Analyst Mauricio Santa María is one of Colombia’s foremost public policy authorities, specializing in social welfare, income and labor issues, and infrastructure development. Over a career spanning decades, he has been a catalyst of progress and reform at the highest levels of policy m...
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Magdalena Lizardo

Former Adviser, Ministry of Economy, Planning and Development
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GlobalSource Partners’ Dominican Republic Country Analyst Magdalena Lizardo is one of the country’s leading economic and policy advisers. She has been a trusted counselor for government administrations for more than two decades and has participated in the design and formulation of some of the country’s most significant refor...
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Magdalena Barreiro

Former Finance Minister
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GlobalSource Partners’ Ecuador Country Analyst Magdalena Barreiro is one of the leading authorities on the country’s financial system, fiscal sustainability, and capital markets. She moved the country forward while in key positions at the Central Bank and in government, especially as Finance Minister, when she successfully c...
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Justin Alexander

Former Economic Advisor, Qatar Finance Ministry
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GlobalSource Partners' GCC Country Analyst Justin Alexander is widely known for his deep knowledge of the region’s macro economy and political dynamics. He is also the Director of Khalij Economics and Chief Economist at MENA Advisors. He has been engaged in the Middle East as an economist and political analyst since the late...
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Istvan Racz

Former Director, Central Bank
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GlobalSource Partners’ Hungary Country Analyst Istvan Racz is one of the country’s leading macroeconomists and a recognized authority on its financial sector. During his career in the public and private sectors, he was instrumental in developing the macro and financial framework used by analysts to evaluate the country today...
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Radhika Pandey

Senior Fellow, National Institute for Public Finance and Policy
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GlobalSource Partners’ India Country Analyst Radhika Pandey is one of the country’s leading economists. A specialist in business cycles, capital movement and capital controls, and financial sector regulation, she has served as an advisor to central, state and local governments in her work at the National Institute for Public...
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Cyrillus Harinowo

Former Director Central Bank
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GlobalSource Partners’ Indonesia Country Analyst Dr. Cyrillus Harinowo is one of the country’s leading economists and financial commentators. He is in high demand as a speaker for his depth of experience in government and industry advisory roles, as well as for his body of work on Indonesia’s economic and financial history. ...
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Jonathan Katz

Former Chief Economist, Finance Ministry Budget Department
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GlobalSource Partner’s Israel Country Analyst Jonathan Katz is a leading authority on the country’s macroeconomics and financial markets. In a career spanning government and private sector service, he has achieved national stature as a source for macroeconomic and fiscal analysis, as well as analysis of the country’s fixed i...
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Keith Collister

Former Advisor, National Planning Summit
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GlobalSource Partners’ Keith Collister is a leading authority on the business and governmental workings of Jamaica and the Caribbean islands. His career spans the highest levels of the commercial, investment banking and investment management fields, and he is sought after by both the public and private sectors for his advice...
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Evgeny Gavrilenkov

Former Investment Bank Chief Economist
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GlobalSource Partners’ Kazakhstan Country Analyst Evgeny Gavrilenkov is one of the leading theoreticians and authorities on Russia and Kazakhstan’s economic transformations. In a career spanning government analytics, academia, and private sector economic analysis, he has consistently ranked among the top economists explainin...
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Mauricio Gonzalez

Former Director of Economic Policy, Finance Ministry
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GlobalSource Partners’ Mexico Country Analyst Mauricio Gonzalez is a leading authority on the country’s macro and political dynamics. During his career in the government and the private sector, he has explored all aspects of the country’s development, and in addition to his work as a consultant, he is a widely sought-after c...
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Guillermo Valdes

Former Director, Center of Investigation & National Security
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GlobalSource Partners’ Mexico Country Analyst Guillermo Valdés is one of the country’s leading authorities on politics, public security and political governability issues. Among his many roles directing and advising governmental agencies, he has worked at the highest echelons of government, most recently as Director of Mexic...
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Marco Fernandez

Former Economic Advisor, Ministry of Planning
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GlobalSource Partners’ Panama Country Analyst Marco Fernandez is one of the country’s leading economists and authorities on the country’s macro and financial dynamics. He has written extensively and is frequently sought by the press for his views on dollarization, labor and competitiveness issues and banking issues. Dr. Fern...
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Alfredo Thorne

Former Minister of Economy and Finance
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GlobalSource Partners’ Peru Country Analyst Alfredo Thorne is one of the country’s premiere economists and strategists. In a distinguished career spanning private sector analysis and government service, he has established himself as the leading authority on the country’s economic development and the interaction between polit...
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Diwa Guinigundo

Former Central Bank Deputy Governor
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GlobalSource Partners’ Philippines Analyst Diwa Guinigundo is a leading authority on the country’s economy and politics, as well as its integration into the regional economy. In a long and distinguished career at the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), he has become renowned for his deep understanding of the Philippines’ mone...
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Evgeny Gavrilenkov

Former Investment Bank Chief Economist
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GlobalSource Partners’ Russia Country Analyst Evgeny Gavrilenkov is one of the leading authorities on the Russian economy and the country’s economic transformation. In a career spanning government analytics, academia, and private sector economic analysis, he has consistently ranked among the top economists explaining, analyz...
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Alexei Panin

Co-Managing Director, Urus Advisory
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GlobalSource Partners’ Russia/FSU Country Analyst Alexei Panin formerly ran the corporate risk consulting division at a dynamic local think tank. He has years of experience managing end-to-end complex investigations and advisory projects on a range of sectors across the CIS. His work at the think tank involved hundreds of de...
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Alex Teddy

Co-Managing Director, Urus Advisory
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GlobalSource Partners’ Russia/FSU Country Analyst Alexander Teddy has worked for many years in risk consulting, beginning with his tenure at a leading London advisory firm. He has worked on multi-jurisdictional problem-solving and market-entry risk advisory for FTSE 100 and Fortune 500 firms. He worked for nearly five years ...
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Iraj Abedian

Former Member, President’s Panel of Economic Advisors
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GlobalSource Partners’ South Africa Country Analyst Iraj Abedian is one of the country’s most trusted and well respected economists. He has been involved in institutional and economic policymaking since the Mandela Administration, bringing his knowledge and expertise to public and private organizations at the highest level. ...
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Kingsley Moghalu

Former Deputy Governor, Central Bank
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GlobalSource Partners’ Sub-Saharan Africa Analyst Dr. Kingsley Moghalu is one of the continent’s premier economists. In a career spanning public and private service, he has served at the highest institutional levels, formulating policy and collaborating on macroeconomic and social issues across Sub-Saharan Africa. He served ...
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Murat Ucer

Former Advisor, Economy Ministry and Central Bank
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GlobalSource Partners’ Turkey Country Analyst Murat Ucer is one of the country’s premier macroeconomists. In a career spanning government, private sector and multilateral advisory work, he has delved into every aspect of Turkey’s domestic and external economy, and is a leading authority on the country’s fiscal, banking secto...
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Atilla Yesilada

Former Director, Egebank Global Research
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GlobalSource Partners’ Turkey Country Analyst Atilla Yesilada is the country’s leading political analyst and commentator. He is known throughout the finance and political science world for his thorough and outspoken coverage of Turkey’s political and financial developments. In addition to his extensive writing schedule, he i...
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Vladimir Dubrovskiy

Former Advisor, State Property Fund
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GlobalSource Partners’ Ukraine Country Analyst Vladimir Dubrovskiy is among the leading authorities on the country’s macro and policy dynamics. During a career leading projects at multilaterals and think tanks, he has become renowned for his deep understanding of the issues dominating the country’s fiscal and economic develo...
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Dmytro Boyarchuk

Executive Director, CASE-Ukraine
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GlobalSource Partner’s Ukraine Country Analyst Dmytro Boyarchuk is a leading authority on the country’s macro and political dynamics and its regional integration. He is recognized throughout the region for his thorough and unbiased approach to the issues facing Ukraine’s progress and development. Based in Kiev, Mr. Boyarchuk...
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Esteban Fernández Medrano

Former Economic Project Advisor
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Global Source Partners’ Uruguay Country Analyst Esteban Medrano is a leading authority on Uruguay and Argentina’s macro and market dynamics. Over a career in government and in the private sector he has developed a reputation for his incisive macroeconomic analysis and his in-depth knowledge of both countries’ sectoral dynami...
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Tamara Herrera

Former Advisor, Banking Industry Association
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GlobalSource Partners’ Venezuela Country Analyst Tamara Herrera is Managing Director and Chief Economist of Síntesis Financiera, the Caracas-based economic consulting firm she co-founded, along with Ruth Krivoy. Ms. Herrera was Head of Research at Sociedad Financiera Unión where she created its Center for Information and Ana...
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Ruth Krivoy

Former Central Bank President
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GlobalSource Partners' Venezuela Country Analyst Ruth Krivoy is the country’s leading economist and authority on the country’s politics and policy dynamics. She is widely respected for the depth and integrity of her analysis, informed by her roles at the highest levels of government, academia and the private sector in Venezu...
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