MSc in Economics, Warsaw School of Economics; post-graduate studies, Georgetown University. Chartered Financial Analyst. Over 20 years' experience in economic, political and financial analysis and forecasting. Formerly: Manager, Corporate Finance, Price Waterhouse, Warsaw; managed and participated in consulting projects financed by the EC, European Bank of Reconstruction and Development and the private sector. 1995-2002, Senior Economist and Director, Bank Services, PlanEcon; 2002-04, Managing Director, Emerging Europe, Global Insight. Member: National Association of Business Economists, Washington; CFA Institute; Washington Society of Investment Analysts.