Dr Constantin Gurdgiev (Russian: Константин Гурджиев, Konstantin Gurdzhiyev; born 1968) is a Russian economist and professor based in the US (University of Northern Colorado).[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 | |
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 Dr Constantin Gurdgiev at the Centre for Global Economic Development | |
| Born | 1968 (age 55–56) Moscow, Soviet Union |
| Status | active in research |
| Nationality | Irish, Russian-Armenian |
| Education | Macroeconomics and Finance (PhD), MA in Economics, MA in Pure Mathematics |
| Alma mater | Trinity College, Dublin, Johns Hopkins University, University of California, Los Angeles |
| Occupation | Academic |
| Employer(s) | Trinity College, Dublin (TCD) and Monfort College of Business |
| Known for | Alternative views in economics |
| Notable work | Business & Finance Magazine (former editor) |
| Television | Tonight with Vincent Browne (TV3) |
| Title | Associate Professor of Finance, Monfort College of Business, and Visiting Professor at Trinity College, Dublin (current, with TCD since 2000)[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 |
| Children | Two |
| Website | Macroview.EU and TrueEconomics.Blog |
Early life
editGurdgiev 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
editPrior to joining Monfort College of Business, University of Northern Colorado, Gurdgiev was an Associate Professor of Finance 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
edit- ^ a b "Constantin Gurdgiev". LinkedIn. Archived from the original on 28 November 2012.
- ^ a b c "Biography Constantin Gurdgiev" (PDF). Irish Architecture Foundation. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2 April 2012. Retrieved 27 September 2011.
- ^ Constantin Gurdgiev on Twitter – May 7, 2015]
- ^ Constantin Gurdgiev on Twitter – September 19, 2012
- ^ "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
- ^ "Middlebury Directory". Retrieved 16 May 2016.
- ^ a b "Constantin Gurdgiev: Economist".
- ^ a b "Editor leaving Business & Finance". FeaturesExec. Daryl Willcox Publishing. 21 February 2008. Archived from the original on 13 October 2013. Retrieved 1 June 2012.
- ^ "Gurdgiev quits Business & Finance post". Prosperity.ie. 18 February 2008. Archived from the original on 13 October 2013. Retrieved 1 June 2012.
- ^ a b "Constantin Gurdgiev – Personally Speaking Bureau". Retrieved 16 May 2016.
- ^ "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.
- ^ Heaney, Mick (31 March 2011). "A new heavyweight in light entertainment". The Irish Times. Retrieved 27 September 2011.
- ^ O'Donovan, Donal (11 May 2011). "Ganley firm to help clients put money in Swiss banks". Independent.ie. Retrieved 1 June 2012.
External links
edit- Constantin Gurdgiev on Twitter
- Research and Work
- True Economics The Constantin Gurdgiev blog
- Constantin Gurdgiev LinkedIn
- Constantin Gurdgiev: our celtic unicorn economy Village Magazine, 8 December 2011
- Retail@Google 2015: Is the Future of Retail Borderless? – Dr. Constantin Gurdgiev via YouTube
