Diana Choyleva
Diana Choyleva is recognized as one of the foremost experts on the Chinese economy. She is the Founder and Chief Economist of Enodo Economics, an independent macroeconomic and political forecasting company. She leads her team in forecasting critical macroeconomic and geopolitical development and offers unparalleled insights into global economic dynamics. Diana has covered a wide range of developing and developed economies. She is passionate about helping business leaders and policymakers make sense of the country's economy and politics and its impact on the world. Prior to Enodo Economics, she worked for 16 years at Lombard Street Research, now TS Lombard, most recently as the firm's Chief Economist and Head of Research. She has co-authored three books on China and the global economy.
Diana Choyleva Professional Experience / Academic History
Professional Experience
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Co-Founder and Chief Economist
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Chief Economist and Head of Research
Academic History
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M.Sc., Economics
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B.A., Economics, First Class Honours
Diana launched Enodo Economics to untangle the complexity, challenge the consensus, and give pointers to the future by making sense of today.
She leads the research team in setting the agenda, and conducts her own economic analysis of China and its impact on the rest of the world.
Enodo Economics helps clients by presenting in-depth analysis with clear conclusions to guide investment, business, and policy decisions.
CURRENT APPOINTMENTS
Non-Resident Senior Fellow, Asia Society Policy Institute
Non-Executive Director, JP Morgan Asia Growth and Income Plc
CHINA EXPERTISE
Diana is a globally respected economist and analyst who has been forecasting developments in China and beyond since 2000.
A leading economist and geopolitics expert, she is highly regarded for her sophisticated insights into Chinese economics and global affairs.
She is one of the few economists who really know capitalism, communism, and how the two have come together in China.
MARKET CALLS
She correctly identified China’s expansion as the key global force pointing to a sustained upswing in commodity prices.
In early 2007, she warned of the threat that global inflationary pressures arising from China’s overheating posed for global growth.
In 2009 and 2010, she correctly forecast China’s overheating and the need for policy tightening.
She correctly forecasts the upswing of the Japanese stock market in 2003.
In early 2007, she anticipated the trouble to befall US banks and the ensuing credit crunch.
Her tenure at Lombard Street Research was marked by significant contributions to the firm’s understanding of Asia and global economic trends, solidifying her reputation as a leading voice in international economics.
She joined LSR after completing her master’s degree in economics in 2000, and over the years has covered a wide range of developing and developed economies.
She became a Director and headed the firm's UK service, and was later based in Hong Kong, overseeing LSR's expansion in Asia.
As Chief Economist, she set the agenda for the firm's team of economists and strategists while conducting her own global analysis.
MEDIA & PUBLICATIONS
Diana is highly sought-after as a keynote speaker for her profound knowledge of economics, geopolitics, and world affairs.
Her articles frequently appear in respected publications including Nikkei Asia and the Financial Times, where she discusses contemporary economic and geopolitical challenges.
She also writes regular opinion pieces for the Wall Street Journal, Foreign Policy, and more.She has extensive global experience engaging with all manner of audiences and is a regular commentator on Bloomberg, the BBC, CNBC, and others.