Jim O'Neill (economist)
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| Born | March 17, 1957 [1] Manchester[1] |
| Alma mater | Sheffield University University of Surrey |
| Employer | Goldman Sachs |
| Spouse | Married |
| Children | 2 |
Terence James "Jim" O'Neill (born March 17, 1957)[1] is the Chairman of Goldman Sachs Asset Management. 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].
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.[3] He was previously head of global economic research and commodities and strategy research at Goldman Sachs.[4] He also has coined the term MIKT that stands for Mexico, Indonesia, Korea (South) and Turkey.[5]
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 [6]
[edit] Personal life
O'Neill grew up in Gatley[7][8] and attended Burnage Comprehensive and Sheffield University, where he studied economics.[9]
He is a lifelong fan of Manchester United F.C.[8] and served as a non-executive director from 2004-05, before the club was returned to private ownership.[10][11] 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.[12]
[edit] Notes
- ^ a b c "Jim O'Neill, Esq". Debrett's. http://www.debretts.com/people/biographies/browse/o/23847/(Terence)%20James%20(Jim)+O'NEILL.aspx. Retrieved 31 Jan 2012.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ http://www.bruegel.org/about/person/view/175-jim-oneill/
- ^ Blackhurst, Chris (7 Oct 2009). "Goldman star who is shining for charity too". London Evening Standard. http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard-business/article-23753386-goldman-star-who-is-shining-for-charity-too.do. Retrieved 31 Jan 2012.
- ^ a b Garrahan, Matthew (2004-02-07). "O'Neill offers to mediate in Ferguson/Magnier row". Financial Times.
- ^ Fletcher, Richard (02 March 2010). "Jim O'Neill: Profile of Manchester United's Red Knight". The Telegraph. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/manchester-united/7352107/Jim-ONeill-Profile-of-Manchester-Uniteds-Red-Knight.html. Retrieved 31 Jan 2012.
- ^ "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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