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We are a dedicated team within the Department of Economics at Oxford University, collaborating closely with our esteemed faculty to deliver an exceptional experience for all our participants. If you have any questions or need assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Petr Sedlacek

Petr Sedlacek

Position: Senior Tutor

Petr is a macroeconomist with a particular interest in the vast heterogeneity among workers and firms. He is fascinated by the ... See full profile

Johannes Abeler

Johannes Abeler

Position: Associate Professor at the Department of Economics

Johannes Abeler University of Oxford Johannes is an Associate Professor at the Department of Economics and Tutorial Fellow at St ... See full profile

Abi Adams-Prassl

Abi Adams-Prassl

Position: Director of External Engagement

My research sits within Applied Microeconomics, often focused on the econometrics of consumer and family choice. My research has ... See full profile

Mike Crow

Mike Crow

Position: OUBEP Committee Member

Michael is NatWest Group’s Head of Public Affairs and a member of the bank’s Scotland Board. His background is in politics and ... See full profile

John Downie

John Downie

Position: Chair of Steering Committee

Accenture Management Consulting John is a Senior Managing Director in Accenture's Resources (Oil & Gas, Chemicals, Metals, ... See full profile

Andrea Ferrero

Andrea Ferrero

Position: Syndicate tutor / Professor of Economics, University of Oxford

Andrea Ferrero is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Oxford and the Levine Fellow in Economics ... See full profile

Claire Hamlin

Claire Hamlin

Position: OUBEP Committee Member

Claire is an experienced talent and development professional with over 20 years’ experience both as a consultant and within line ... See full profile

Jenny Hayward

Jenny Hayward

Position: OUBEP Committee Member, Department of Economics

Jenny is the Head of Administration and Finance at the Department of Economics. She is a member of the OUBEP Steering Committee. See full profile

Cameron Hepburn

Cameron Hepburn

Position: Professor of Environmental Economics University of Oxford and the London School of Economics and Political Science

Cameron Hepburn is an economist with over a decade’s experience working on environmental and climate change issues, with particular ... See full profile

Alejandra Heufemann

Alejandra Heufemann

Position: OUBEP Programme Manager

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Nigel Hobson

Nigel Hobson

Position: OUBEP Committee Member

Shell International Petroleum Company Ltd Nigel Hobson is currently Vice President Shell Global Operations for the Trading and ... See full profile

Beata Javorcik

Beata Javorcik

Position: Chief Economist, EBRD

As the EBRD’s Chief Economist, Beata Javorcik is responsible for advising the President and other senior members of the Bank’s ... See full profile

Alberto Navarretta

Alberto Navarretta

Position: OUBEP Committee Member

Since 2018 Alberto has been the CFO of Versalis, one of the leading chemical producer in the international scene, subsidiary of Eni ... See full profile

Alexei Parakhonyak

Alexei Parakhonyak

Position: Associate Professor at the Department of Economics

Alexei is an Associate Professor at the Department of Economics and Tutorial Fellow at Lincoln College, University of Oxford. After ... See full profile

John Pelton

John Pelton

Position: OUBEP Committee Member

Jacobs Programme Strategy Director, Palace of Westminster Restoration and Renewal Programme John has been the Palace of ... See full profile

Nicholas Putnam

Nicholas Putnam

Position: OUBEP Committee Member

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Andrew Sharman

Andrew Sharman

Position: OUBEP Committee Member

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Andrew Smart

Andrew Smart

Position: OUBEP Committee Member

Accenture Management Consulting Andrew Smart is the Global Industry Senior Managing Director for Energy and is based in Accenture’s ... See full profile

Alex Teytelboym

Alex Teytelboym

Position: Director of OUBEP

Alex Teytelboym is an Associate Professor in Economics within the Department of Economics in Oxford, Tutorial Fellow at St Catherine’s ... See full profile

At the core of the Oxford University Business Economics Programme is an intensive, one-week development course for the next generation of senior leaders. By combining high-calibre academic tuition, industry-leading keynote speakers, and a diverse group of delegates, OUBEP creates a dynamic space to explore economic theory and applications to help solve problems and create strategic impact.

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