Dariusz Kowalczyk
About Dariusz Kowalczyk
Dariusz Kowalczyk is the Senior Asia Economist at Pharo Management, with extensive experience in economic research and strategy across multiple financial institutions.
Company
Dariusz Kowalczyk is currently employed at Pharo Management, serving as the Senior Asia Economist since 2021. Pharo Management is a well-regarded firm in Hong Kong SAR, where Kowalczyk utilizes his extensive expertise in the Asia region.
Title
As the Senior Asia Economist at Pharo Management, Dariusz Kowalczyk holds a significant role in providing economic insights and analyses specific to Asia. His work informs investment strategies and economic forecasts at the firm.
Education and Expertise
Dariusz Kowalczyk earned an MBA in International Finance from Brandeis University's Lemberg International Business School, which he attended from 1999 to 2001. Additionally, he holds a Master of Economics & Finance from Krakow University of Economics, completed between 1990 and 1995. His academic background strongly supports his roles in financial analysis and economic strategy.
Professional Background
Dariusz Kowalczyk has an extensive background in financial analysis and economic strategy. He worked as Head of Research & Strategy, Asia ex. Japan, at Groupe Crédit Agricole from 2010 to 2021. Prior to this, he served as Head of Research and Chief Investment Strategist at SJS Markets from 2004 to 2010, and as FX & Rates Analyst at S&P Global Ratings from 2002 to 2003. He began his career as a Fixed Income Trader and Economist at Bayerische Hypovereinsbank, working there from 1996 to 2001.
Key Achievements
During his career, Dariusz Kowalczyk has achieved several notable accomplishments. While at SJS Markets, he led the redesign of their research, significantly improving its quality. He managed and developed a team of seven analysts, fostering a cooperative team culture. At Crédit Agricole, he oversaw a team of five analysts and frequently presented insights at conferences and in the media. He also created a research unit and devised its products at Hypovereinsbank Group, BPH Bank, where he managed liquidity and authored T-bill investments.