Philipp Carlsson-Szlezak

At-a-Glance

Serves as Managing Director and Partner, Global Chief Economist at Boston Consulting Group (BCG) since 2020.
Co-author of "Shocks, Crises, and False Alarms" (HBR Press, 2024), recognized by the Financial Times as one of the Best Books of 2024.
Possesses over 20 years of experience in finance (on the sell-side), business strategy, and policy research.
Previously held roles as Chief Economist at AB Bernstein (2017-2020) and Chief Economist, Partner/Principal at Boston Consulting Group (BCG) (2009-2017).
Holds a PhD.

Biography

Philipp Carlsson-Szlezak is a Managing Director and Partner and the Global Chief Economist at Boston Consulting Group (BCG), a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he focuses on helping executives, investors, and the public interpret global macroeconomics. He frequently publishes op-eds and research reports, presents in boardrooms, and engages with media and at conferences.