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Gregory Daco is Chief Economist at EY-Parthenon, Ernst & Young LLP, where he leads thematic research on the global economy, central bank policy and fiscal policy. He conducts frequent briefings for CEOs, corporate boards, trade associations and policymakers. Greg’s approach to macroeconomics makes him a frequent contributor to leading business publications worldwide.
Prior to EY, Greg was Chief US Economist at a global forecasting and quantitative analysis firm, where he led a team of economists producing forecasts, analysis and research on the economy. Greg has served as a member of the Economic Affairs Department of the Belgian Embassy in Australia and the Permanent Representation of Belgium to the UN and WTO in Geneva.
Greg is the recipient of the 2019 Consensus Economics Forecast Accuracy Award. He holds a Master of Arts in Economics from Boston University, and a Master of Science in Business Management from Université de Louvain in Belgium.
Greg believes that the diverse and inclusive workforce of the global EY organization can help clients address complex challenges and realize their ambitions. The unparalleled experience and agility of EY teams are key in driving long-term customer value by leveraging data and technology, and focusing on people.
Greg is a former Board Director of the National Association for Business Economics (NABE), former President of the New York Chapter of NABE and a founder and former President of the Boston Chapter of NABE.
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