Jim O'Neill (economist)
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| Alma mater | Sheffield University University of Surrey |
| Employer | Goldman Sachs |
| Spouse | Married |
| Children | 2 |
Jim O'Neill is presently the Chairman of Goldman Sachs Asset Management. He was previously head of global economic research and commodities and strategy research at Goldman Sachs.[1] He is best known for his prominent economic thesis regarding the economically related nations referred to as BRICs (Brazil, Russia, India and China). He coined the phrase in a 2001 paper entitled "The World Needs Better Economic BRICs." [2]. He also has coined the term MIKT that stands for Mexico, Indonesia, Korea (South) and Turkey.[3]
O'Neill has particular interest and success in the foreign exchange market, Gavyn Davies describing O'Neill as "the top foreign-exchange economist anywhere in the world in the past decade" in 2005.[4]
O'Neill sits on the QFINANCE Strategic Advisory Board. He is also a member of the board of Bruegel, the European think tank for international economics [5]
[edit] Personal life
O'Neill is a native of Manchester[6] and is a lifelong fan of Manchester United F.C.[6] and served as a non-executive director from 2004-05, before the club was returned to private ownership.[7][8] On 2 March 2010, the Red Knights, a group of wealthy Manchester United fans, believed to include O'Neill, confirmed interest in a possible takeover of the club.[9]
[edit] Notes
- ^ "The Outlook for Emerging Markets: From BRICs to the N-11". The Chicago Council on Global Affairs. http://www.thechicagocouncil.org/chicago_council_event_corporate_detail.php?eventid=2024. Retrieved 2009-03-12.
- ^ Kowitt, Beth (2009-06-17). "For Mr. BRIC, nations meeting a milestone". CNNMoney.com. http://money.cnn.com/2009/06/17/news/economy/goldman_sachs_jim_oneill_interview.fortune/index.htm. Retrieved 2009-06-18.
- ^ Robinson, Gwen (Jan 17 2011). "Brics, MIKTs and O'Neill's 'lucrative lexicon'". FT Alphaville. Financial Times. http://ftalphaville.ft.com/blog/2011/01/17/460756/brics-mikts-and-oneills-lucrative-lexicon/. Retrieved Nov 14 2011.
- ^ "Meet Goldman's Rock Star". Business Week. March 7, 2005. http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/05_10/b3923171_mz035.htm. Retrieved 2009-03-12.
- ^ http://www.bruegel.org/about/person/view/175-jim-oneill/
- ^ a b Garrahan, Matthew (2004-02-07). "O'Neill offers to mediate in Ferguson/Magnier row". Financial Times.
- ^ "Jim O'Neill's CV". European Private Equity and Venture Capital Association. http://www.evca-specials.com/symposium07/cv_s/cv_oneill.php?width=855&height=520. Retrieved 2009-03-16.
- ^ Harris, Nick; Griffiths, Katherine (2004-11-19). "Goldman's O'Neill joins Manchester United board". The Independent.
- ^ "Red Knights confirm United takeover plan". RTÉ News. 2010-03-02. http://www.rte.ie/news/2010/0302/manutd-business.html.
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