Arina Nikandrova
About Arina Nikandrova
Arina Nikandrova is a Senior Associate at Ofcom with extensive experience in economics and competition policy. She has held various roles in academia and consulting, including positions at the World Bank and NERA Economic Consulting, and has a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Cambridge.
Work at Ofcom
Arina Nikandrova has been serving as a Senior Associate at Ofcom since 2011. In this role, she has been involved in various projects, including consumer protection initiatives. Notably, she participated in the Royal Mail v Ofcom CAT appeal, contributing to the regulatory processes within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Arina Nikandrova studied at the University of Cambridge, where she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from 2000 to 2003, followed by a Master’s Degree in Economics from 2004 to 2005. She completed her Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Economics at the same institution from 2005 to 2009. Her academic background supports her expertise in economic analysis, particularly in merger simulations and modeling the effects of capacity constraints.
Previous Experience at the World Bank
Before her current roles, Arina Nikandrova worked as an Academic Advisor at the World Bank for a period of seven months in 2013 to 2014. This position allowed her to engage with international economic policies and practices, contributing to her extensive knowledge in the field.
Experience at NERA Economic Consulting
Arina Nikandrova worked as an Economic Analyst at NERA Economic Consulting from 2009 to 2011. During her two years in London, she focused on competition policy and antitrust practices, gaining valuable experience in economic consulting and analysis.
Current Role at Birkbeck, University of London
Since 2011, Arina Nikandrova has been a University Lecturer at Birkbeck, University of London. Her role involves teaching and mentoring students in economics, drawing on her extensive academic and professional background to enhance the learning experience.
Current Role at RBB Economics
Arina Nikandrova has been working as an Academic Associate at RBB Economics since 2012. In this capacity, she applies her expertise in economic analysis to support various projects, further establishing her professional presence in the field.