Thierry Geiger
About Thierry Geiger
Thierry Geiger serves as the Head of Research and Benchmarking at the Centre for the New Economy and Society. With extensive experience in quantitative research and analytics, he has worked with various international organizations and has contributed to significant reports, including the Global Gender Gap Report series.
Current Role at World Economic Forum
Thierry Geiger serves as the Head of Research and Benchmarking at the Centre for the New Economy and Society at the World Economic Forum. He has held this position since 2018, contributing to the organization's efforts in analyzing economic trends and societal changes. His role involves overseeing research initiatives and benchmarking projects that inform global economic policies.
Previous Experience at World Economic Forum
Thierry Geiger has held multiple positions at the World Economic Forum. He was the Head of Quantitative Research and Analytics for the Global Competitiveness and Risks Team from 2015 to 2017. Prior to that, he served as Associate Director for the same team from 2010 to 2015. Additionally, he worked as Head of Research and Regional Impact for the Economic Progress Team from 2017 to 2018. His extensive experience at the Forum has focused on global competitiveness and economic risks.
Education and Expertise
Thierry Geiger earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Geneva, studying from 1999 to 2003. He furthered his education with a Master of Arts in Economics from The University of British Columbia, completing his studies in 2004. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his work in economic research and analysis.
Advisory Roles and Initiatives
Thierry Geiger advises several international organizations on benchmarking-related initiatives. He manages the Executive Opinion Survey, which collects insights from over 15,000 executives across 140 economies. This survey plays a crucial role in understanding global economic conditions and competitiveness.
Media Presence and Publications
Thierry Geiger has been featured in prominent media outlets, including BBC, Bloomberg, CNBC, CNN, Financial Times, and the New York Times. His insights and analyses contribute to discussions on economic trends and policies. He also supervises the development and computation of the Global Gender Gap Report series, which assesses gender disparities worldwide.