abrdn Research Institute appoints new Political Economist

abrdn Research Institute (aRI) has appointed Lizzy Galbraith as it’s new Political Economist. 

In the role, Lizzy will work alongside abrdn’s team of economists and researchers to conduct research and analysis relating to geopolitics, public policy and macro Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) themes. She will use this research to lead outreach programmes with government officials, academics, think tanks and international institutions, as well as help feed key insights into the full range of investment processes across abrdn, supporting investment teams with their portfolio decisions.

Lizzy joins abrdn from WA Communications where she delivered political and regulatory risk analysis and strategic advisory services to investment firms, including political due diligence to private equity firms undertaking M&A transactions. 

At abrdn, Lizzy will lead on all political impact research across the UK, Europe and the US. With a Masters in Russian Politics and Society, she will also support the analysis and implications of the Russia and Ukraine war on the global economy.    

Jeremy Lawson, Chief Economist, abrdn said: 

“Lizzy brings a broad scope of political analysis expertise to the Research Institute which will help suppprt our research agenda. Particularly, Lizzy’s knowledge in the political and regulatory landscape across developed and emerging European economies, with attention to Russia, will be invaluable to us as we work to support our investment desks navigate changes in the macro and political environment. She will be a great asset to our team and the Research Institute’s work going forward.” 

Commenting on her appointent, Lizzy Galbraith added:

“I’m delighted to join the abrdn Research Institute. Working alongside economists and researchers within a global investment management firm is a fresh venture for me and I’m looking forward to supporting the investment teams with what is a particularly challenging outlook for the global economy.”