Karen Ward — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Serves as Chief Market Strategist EMEA at J.P. Morgan Asset Management since 2017
Was Chair of the Council of Economic Advisers for the UK Chancellor of the Exchequer, advising on macroeconomic issues, fiscal strategy, and Brexit
Worked for a decade as Chief European Economist at HSBC’s investment bank
Authored 'The World in 2050 – An Analysis of the Structural Changes Affecting the Global Economy and the Rise of the Emerging Economies'
Began her career at the Bank of England, providing analysis for the Monetary Policy Committee
Holds a Masters with Distinction in Economics from University College London

Biography

Karen Ward serves as the Chief Market Strategist EMEA at J.P. Morgan Asset Management, a position she has held since 2017. In this role, she leverages her considerable experience in public policymaking, economic, and financial analysis to provide market insights.

Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Asset Management, Ward was the Chair of the Council of Economic Advisers for the UK Chancellor of the Exchequer.