David Owen — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Founder and Chief Economist at Saltmarsh Economics since 2021.
Served as Managing Director, Chief European Economist at Jefferies & Company for 12 years (2009-2021).
Was Managing Director, Chief Economist, Developed Markets at Dresdner Kleinwort for 23 years (1986-2009).
Chaired the Investment Committee of Save the Children UK (2008-2016).
Holds an MSc in Economics and Econometrics, with a thesis on optimal control and UK monetary policy.
Author on Substack via saltmarsheconomics.substack.com.

Biography

David Owen is the Founder and Chief Economist of Saltmarsh Economics, established in 2021. In this role, he provides economic analysis and insights. His career is marked by extensive experience as a chief economist in the financial sector.

Prior to founding Saltmarsh Economics, Owen served as Managing Director and Chief European Economist at Jefferies & Company for over 12 years, from 2009 to 2021.