Ben Simpfendorfer

At-a-Glance

Partner at Oliver Wyman, leading the Oliver Wyman Forum for Asia Pacific
Founded and served as CEO of Silk Road Associates for 10 years, a data-driven strategy advisory
Author of "The New Silk Road" (2009) and "The Rise of the New East" (2014)
Board Member of PBEC (Pacific Basin Economic Council)
Former Chief China Economist at RBS

Biography

Ben Simpfendorfer is a Partner at Oliver Wyman, where he focuses on macro and risk, helping clients navigate fast-moving markets at the intersection of public policy and finance. He also serves as the Asia Pacific Lead for the Oliver Wyman Forum. His career spans 25 years, with extensive travel and work across Asia Pacific and the Middle East, including roles in Beirut, London, Beijing, and Hong Kong.