Janet Henry
About Janet Henry
Janet Henry is the Global Chief Economist at HSBC, a position she has held since 2015. With a background that includes roles as Chief European Economist and Asia Economist, she has extensive experience in economic analysis, particularly in relation to globalisation and inflation.
Current Role as Global Chief Economist
Janet Henry serves as the Global Chief Economist at HSBC, a position she has held since 2015. In this role, she provides strategic economic insights and analysis that guide the bank's global economic outlook. Her responsibilities include assessing macroeconomic trends and their implications for HSBC's operations worldwide. Based in London, she has contributed to the bank's understanding of economic conditions across various markets.
Previous Experience at HSBC
Janet Henry has an extensive history with HSBC, where she worked in various capacities from 1999 to 2015. She began as a Global Economist, later transitioning to the role of Chief European Economist from 2007 to 2015. Additionally, she served as an Asia Economist from 1996 to 1998. Her work during the Asian financial crisis involved providing critical economic analysis that supported the bank's strategic decisions during a challenging period.
Background in Economic Analysis
Before her tenure at HSBC, Janet Henry worked at the Economist Intelligence Unit. She held the position of Assistant Economist for Asia from 1991 to 1993 in London and later served as an Asia Economist from 1994 to 1996 in Hong Kong. Her experience in these roles helped shape her understanding of regional economic dynamics and contributed to her later work at HSBC.
Educational Qualifications
Janet Henry studied Economics at University College London (UCL) from 1987 to 1990. This academic foundation provided her with the analytical skills necessary for her career in economic analysis. Additionally, she attended Bristol Grammar School, where she laid the groundwork for her future studies in economics.
Involvement with Economic Policy Discussions
Janet Henry is a member of Handelsblatt’s Shadow ECB Council, where she actively contributes to discussions regarding European Central Bank policies. Her participation in this council reflects her expertise in economic matters and her commitment to influencing policy through informed analysis.