Neil Shearing

Group chief economist, Capital Economics

Neil has overall responsibility for managing Capital Economics team of economists and leading their research, as well as developing the firm’s products and its relationship with clients. He presents regularly on the global economic and financial market outlook. He is a well-known voice within the investment community and has written articles in the Financial Times and a number of other newspapers, as well as appearing regularly on TV and radio. Prior to becoming group chief economist, he was the chief emerging markets economist, managing a team that won several awards for forecast accuracy. He also managed the firm's New York office. He joined Capital Economics from HM Treasury where he worked as an economic adviser in various areas, including fiscal policy and global economics.