Associate Director, Business Development

Federico Chirico is a business professional with over 15 years of experience in thought leadership, strategy consulting, and sales. He currently serves as the Head of Business Development for Asia at Oxford Economics, where he leads the firm's efforts in consulting across various sectors.

Prior to joining Oxford Economics, Federico held various positions at The Economist Group and Thomson Reuters, where he gained extensive experience in EMEA and South East Asia. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University of Genova, a Master's degree from the University of Leicester, and a Postgraduate Diploma from Stanford University. His areas of expertise include technology, sustainability, and healthcare.

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Nick joined Oxford Economics in July 2022 to lead the Real Estate Economic Service (REES) for Asia Pacific. Nick is responsible for researching, forecasting and analysing commercial real estate trends across all major markets and sectors in the region. He has over 12 years of experience researching and advising clients on commercial real estate strategies, covering direct, indirect and listed markets. Nick holds a Masters (MSc) in Finance from the University of Ulster, United Kingdom and a Bachelor of Business (majoring in Real Estate) from the University of Queensland, Australia.

Louise Loo joined Oxford Economics in 2022, with a focus on Greater China. Prior to OE, she was a senior economist at Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs. At Goldman Sachs, she was also an advisor to China MoF with regards to its sovereign credit rating. Louise is originally from Malaysia and has earned Economics and public policy degrees with Sheffield University and Columbia University.

Betty joined Oxford Economics in January 2024 as Lead Economist covering mainland China, Taiwan and South Korea, based in Singapore.  

Before she moved to Oxford Economics, Betty worked as Senior China Economist at Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Ltd, based in Hong Kong. Her research coverage focuses on tracking China’s economic drivers including the property market, industrial policies, structural reforms and economic policy. In addition to her Greater China coverage, Betty also expanded her research reach to the ESG area, leading the team to win the best ESG research in Australia. Betty started her career at Standard Chartered Bank in 2008 and worked as Northeast Asia Economist until 2016.  

Betty has published thematic research reports and data commentaries regularly and garnered a strong following for her intellectual offering to corporate and financial institution clients in the region. Her comments are frequently quoted by local and international media.  

Betty holds dual-master' degrees in Economics at Peking University and in Finance at the University of Hong Kong.

Sheana Yue

Sheana Yue is an Economist at Oxford Economics, specializing in macroeconomic research, analysis, and forecasting for Singapore and Malaysia. She plays a key role in delivering insights that inform business and policy decisions in these markets.

Adam Ahmad Samdin is an Assistant Economist at Oxford Economics, where he is part of the Asia Macro team. He covers the economic developments and trends in Vietnam and Cambodia, while also supporting the team's broader regional views. His work involves analyzing macroeconomic data, producing forecasts, and providing insightful commentary on the economic conditions of these countries.  

Before joining Oxford Economics, Adam worked as an Economist at Singapore's Maritime & Port Authority. During his tenure there, he was responsible for conducting economic research and analysis related to the maritime and port sectors, contributing to policy formulation and strategic planning.  

Adam holds a Bachelor's degree in Politics, Law, and Economics from Singapore Management University. His academic background, combined with his professional experience, equips him with a comprehensive understanding of economic principles and their practical applications in both the public and private sectors.  

In addition to his core responsibilities, Adam is passionate about staying updated with the latest economic trends and developments in Asia. He actively participates in economic forums and conferences to enhance his expertise, and network within the industry. 

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