Constantin Gurdgiev

Dr Constantin Gurdgiev (Russian: Константин Гурджиев, Konstantin Gurdzhiyev; born 1968) is a Russian economist and professor based in the US.[2] He is a former editor of Business & Finance Magazine. Gurdgiev is well known in Ireland from his frequent appearances on the Tonight with Vincent Browne television show on TV3 during the great recession.[3][4][5]

Constantin Gurdgiev
Константин Гурджиев
Dr Constantin Gurdgiev at the Centre for Global Economic Development
Born1968 (age 54–55)
Moscow, Soviet Union
Statusactive in research
NationalityIrish, Russian-Armenian
EducationMacroeconomics and Finance (PhD),
MA in Economics,
MA in Pure Mathematics
Alma materTrinity College, Dublin,
Johns Hopkins University,
University of California, Los Angeles
OccupationAcademic
Employer(s)Trinity College, Dublin (TCD) and Monfort College of Business
Known forAlternative views in economics
Notable workBusiness & Finance Magazine (former editor)
TelevisionTonight with Vincent Browne (TV3)
TitleAdjunct Lecturer in Finance at Trinity College, Dublin (2008–present)[1]
Board member of
Non-Executive Member, Investment Committee GoldCore ltd (2011–2014);
Advisory board member (Non-Executive) Heinz GAM (2011–2018);
Chairman of the Ireland Russia Business Association: IRBA (2009–2015);
Head of Macroeconomics Institute for Business Value, IBM (2009–2011);
Chief Economist Irish Exporters Association (2009–2011);
Head of Strategy & Research, Global Markets Heinz Associates (2008–2009);
non-executive director Business & Finance Magazine (2008–2009);
Director of Research NCB Stockbrokers (2008–2008);
Editor Business & Finance Magazine (2006–2008);
Lecturer in Economics Trinity College Dublin (2000–2006)[1]
Partner(s)Married, Jennifer Hord
ChildrenTwo
WebsiteMacroview.EU and TrueEconomics.Blog

Early life

Gurdgiev was born in Moscow in 1968. He holds a PhD in Macroeconomics and Finance from Trinity College, Dublin, an MA in Economics from Johns Hopkins University.[2]

Professional career

Gurdgiev was a Professor of Finance (Visiting) at Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey (2016–2019).[6] He is also an adjunct lecturer in Finance with Trinity College, Dublin and has lectured in Economics at University College Dublin and Johns Hopkins University.[2][7] In September 2006, he became the editor of Business & Finance Magazine. He left the post in March 2008, and joined NCB Stockbrokers,[8][9] but continued at the magazine as an editorial advisor and contributor.[8]

He is a frequent contributor to international media (TV, radio and print) and posted regular columns in the Cayman Financial Review, Slon.ru (in Russian), Decision Ireland, and the Village Magazine. Gurdgiev was ranked second on the "UK & Ireland Economists Top 100" list by City A.M.[10][11]

In the past, Gurdgiev served as the Partner and Head of Research with St Columbanus AG, the Head of Macroeconomics with the Institute for Business Value, IBM, and Director of Research with NCB Stockbrokers.[10] He WAS (2009-2015) the chairman of the Ireland–Russia Business Association.[7]

Gurdgiev frequently contributes to economic and social policy debate in Ireland and Europe. He is a regular guest on Tonight with Vincent Browne on TV3.[12]

In May 2011, Gurdgiev set up a Swiss fund management company called St. Columbanus AG with businessman and political activist Declan Ganley.[13]

His areas of specialty include macroeconomic risk and strategy research and thought leadership.

References
  1. "Constantin Gurdgiev". LinkedIn. Archived from the original on 28 November 2012.
  2. "Biography Constantin Gurdgiev" (PDF). Irish Architecture Foundation. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2 April 2012. Retrieved 27 September 2011.
  3. Constantin Gurdgiev on Twitter – May 7, 2015]
  4. Constantin Gurdgiev on Twitter – September 19, 2012
  5. "Polarising bear – He has been dubbed Ireland’s most right-wing economist, and he may lack the common touch, but though critics label him a professional…" The Irish Times, Nov. 9 2010
  6. "Middlebury Directory". Retrieved 16 May 2016.
  7. "Constantin Gurdgiev: Economist".
  8. "Editor leaving Business & Finance". FeaturesExec. Daryl Willcox Publishing. 21 February 2008. Archived from the original on 13 October 2013. Retrieved 1 June 2012.
  9. "Gurdgiev quits Business & Finance post". Prosperity.ie. 18 February 2008. Archived from the original on 13 October 2013. Retrieved 1 June 2012.
  10. "Constantin Gurdgiev – Personally Speaking Bureau". Retrieved 16 May 2016.
  11. "UK economists top 100: From George Magnus to Stephen King, these are the most influential financial experts in the UK and Ireland". City A.M. 30 March 2016. Retrieved 16 May 2016.
  12. Heaney, Mick (31 March 2011). "A new heavyweight in light entertainment". The Irish Times. Retrieved 27 September 2011.
  13. O'Donovan, Donal (11 May 2011). "Ganley firm to help clients put money in Swiss banks". Independent.ie. Retrieved 1 June 2012.
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