Philipp Carlsson-Szlezak
Philipp Carlsson-Szlezak is the Global Chief Economist of Boston Consulting Group and a Managing Director and Partner in BCG’s New York office. He also heads the Center for Macroeconomics at the BCG Henderson Institute, where his research spans structural, cyclical, and firm-level themes, advising clients on both tactical and strategic global macroeconomic issues. Before rejoining BCG, Philipp served as Chief Economist at Sanford C. Bernstein, covering the economy and markets for institutional investors, and earlier in his career spent over a decade advising financial institutions and governments at BCG, the OECD, and McKinsey & Company. He is the co‑author, with Paul Swartz, of Shocks, Crises, and False Alarms: How to Assess True Macroeconomic Risk.
Philipp Carlsson-Szlezak Professional Experience / Academic History
Professional Experience
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Global Chief Economist, Managing Director and Partner
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Chief Economist, Sanford C. Bernstein
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Principal and Chief Economist
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Senior Associate
Academic History
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Ph.D.
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B.S., Economics
Philipp advises executives and investors on the tactical economic outlook and on structural change
Prior to his current role, he was a Principal in BCG's Financial Institutions and Public Sector practice areas.
His research spans real, financial and global economic themes. Using a narrative-driven approach, his research often calls out the doomsaying that dominates public debate.
CURRENT AFFILIATIONS
EARLY CAREER
Before joining BCG, he was Chief Economist at AB Bernstein where he provided sell-side economics coverage for institutional investors.
He was a Project Manager at the OECD in Paris, developing strategies to improve country competitiveness.
MEDIA & PUBLICATIONS
Philipp is a frequent author, speaker, and commentator. His research is often cited in the financial press and beyond.
He is a frequent contributor to Harvard Business Review, World Economic Forum and other business publications.
He has also been featured in Barron's, The World Economic Forum, and Time Magazine, among others.
He has a monthly column in Fortune magazine where he shares his latest thinking.