Kyle Kretschman
About Kyle Kretschman
Kyle Kretschman serves as the Chief Economist Community at the World Economic Forum and is the Head of Economics at Spotify. He has extensive experience in economics, having worked in various roles including at Amazon and the Office of Management and Budget.
Current Role at World Economic Forum
Kyle Kretschman serves as the Chief Economist Community at the World Economic Forum since 2021. In this role, he contributes to discussions and initiatives that shape global economic policies and practices. His position involves collaboration with various stakeholders to address pressing economic challenges and promote sustainable growth.
Experience at Spotify
Kretschman has been with Spotify as the Head of Economics since 2020. He leads the Personalization Economics team, which integrates Economics, Machine Learning, and Data Science. This team focuses on enhancing Spotify's product offerings, strategy, and marketing through data-driven insights.
Professional Background
Kretschman has a diverse professional background in economics. He worked at Amazon as an Economist and Senior Manager from 2014 to 2020, where he created and led the Economic Trends & Insights team. His earlier roles include positions as a Research Analyst at CNA and as an Economic Consultant at Outline.com.
Educational Qualifications
Kretschman holds a Ph.D. in Economics from The University of Texas at Austin, where he focused on applied econometrics. He also earned an M.S. in Economics from the same institution and a B.S. in Economics from the University of Pittsburgh. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his work in economic analysis and research.
Internship Experience
In 2008, Kretschman completed a two-month internship at the Office of Management and Budget. This experience provided him with insight into governmental economic policy-making processes and contributed to his understanding of public sector economics.