Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Our DEI priorities, partnerships and leaders
At Capital Economics, we are striving to create a diverse workforce and inclusive environment, which we believe are critical to help us make better decisions for the company, our employees and our clients.
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A diverse and inclusive workforce makes for more innovative, engaged and empowered employees, from whom business strength can be derived.
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Diversity, equity and inclusion is particularly important in macroeconomic research, which relies on a diversity of views and opinions to be relevant and insightful.
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Capital Economics is committed to equality, inclusion and diversity. We encourage applications from all candidates regardless of ethnicity, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability or gender identity.
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We are committed to continuing to improve diversity, equity and inclusion at Capital Economics. This is not only because it is the right thing to do, but also because we know it improves employee performance, recruitment and retention and will help us achieve our corporate objectives.
Staff Profiles
Read about the experiences that team members have had joining Capital Economics through our DE&I partnerships.
Samuel Oloniluyi-Abel, Summer 2024 Intern
Ismaeel Husain, Summer 2024 Intern
Alexandru Tudor, Summer 2024 Intern
Joel Thomas, Summer 2023 Intern
Hibah Khan, Summer 2023 Intern
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Panel
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Faith Elliott
Head of HR
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Hamad Hussain
Assistant Climate and Commodities Economist
Hamad joined Capital Economics in July 2023 as an Assistant Climate and Commodities Economist, having previously spent a year on placement at the company as part of his undergraduate degree. He holds a degree in Economics from the University of Surrey.
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Shivaan Tandon
Markets Economist
Shivaan Tandon joined Capital Economics in September 2022 and is an Economist in the Global Markets team. Shivaan joins from the Economist Intelligence Unit, where he worked as an analyst covering a mix of West and East European Economies in the Country Analysis Unit. He has a BA in Public Policy(Economic Policy) from Duke University in the United States.
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Bradley Saunders
North America Economist
Bradley Saunders is a North America Economist, contributing to our coverage of the US and Canadian economies. He joined Capital Economics in 2022 on the company’s graduate training scheme, and has previously covered the euro-zone economies, emerging economies, and financial and commodity markets. Bradley has been cited in leading media outlets, including the Financial Times and Bloomberg. He holds a degree in Economics from the University of Bath.
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Sampada Potdar
Sales Operations Executive
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Ruth Gregory
Deputy Chief UK Economist
Ruth Gregory is Capital Economics' Deputy Chief UK Economist. She joined Capital Economics in 2015 and has 15 years’ experience as a professional economist analysing the UK economy. Prior to joining Capital Economics, Ruth worked as a UK economist at the Office for Budget Responsibility and HM Treasury. In 2022, she was part of the team at Capital Economics named UK Economics Forecaster of the Year by the Sunday Times. Ruth is a member of the Retail Think Tank which serves to provide a balanced, considered and unbiased view on what is happening in the retail sector and to develop thought leadership on the key areas influencing the future of retailing in the UK. She has also previously been a member of the Judging Panel for the Society of Professional Economists Rybczynski Prize competition. Ruth regularly presents to clients on the UK economic and financial market outlook. She comments on economic developments in the media and appears regularly on TV and radio. She holds a degree in Economics from the University of Bath.
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David Wilder
Editorial Manager
David Wilder joined Capital Economics in 2020 and is Editorial Manager. He was previously at the Financial Times, where he was in charge of its emerging markets research unit. Before that, David spent a decade in Beijing as Bureau Chief of Market News International, a financial news service. David is a graduate of King’s College London and the London School of Economics.
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Sophie Bleaney
Assistant Economist
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Diana Iovanel
Markets Economist
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Shilan Shah
Deputy Chief Emerging Markets Economist
Shilan Shah is our Deputy Chief EM Economist, with responsibility for researching and presenting on pan-EM themes as well as leading our India service. He joined Capital Economics in 2012 and was based in our Singapore office for several years before returning to London in 2022. Shilan has a Bachelors degree in Economics from University College London and a Masters degree in Politics from the University of Warwick.
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Ben Archer
Key Account Manager
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Ninah Richards
Business Development Manager