About Us
Eastern Europe Economics is an independent research consultancy. We provide research and advice on the economic and political developments in Eastern Europe.
Drawing on extensive academic training and considerable experience in financial markets we have an excellent track record of identifying profitable opportunities in the region both for financial investors and companies seeking to expand there.
We seek to add value through the provision of regional and thematic pieces and analysis of countries that are not yet well covered but that nevertheless provide interesting investment opportunities. Based in the region, we benefit from both local knowledge and the ability to conduct regular research trips.
Andrew Roberts has a BA in Economics from Cambridge University, an MSc in Economics from University College London and an MPhil in Russian & East European Studies from Oxford University (passed with Distinction). His thesis title was "Exchange Rate Issues in the Western Balkans".
Formerly an Emerging Market Economist and Director at Citigroup covering Eastern Europe, in July 2008 Andrew founded and became Managing Director of Eastern Europe Economics Ltd.
Associates:
Eastern Europe Economics maintains a network of associates in academia and in the region to add breadth and depth to its research capacity.
Houry Mayissian holds an MPhil in European Politics and Society from the University of Oxford. During her graduate studies she focused on East European Politics and the South Caucasus region in particular. Her thesis examined the promotion of democracy in Armenia by the CoE, OSCE, and the EU. Houry also holds a B.A. in Communication Arts from the Lebanese American University and has worked as a reporter in Beirut.
Alison Smith researches Russian politics and foreign policy at St Antony's College, Oxford. She currently focuses on the role of business interests in legislative politics in Russia. She also holds a LLB in Law from the University of Aberdeen. She has worked as a policy adviser in the UK House of Commons and the European Parliament, and was heavily involved in the political strand of the British Council's UK-South East Europe Forum.
Varya Nuttall has 15 years experience in the banking industry. She started as a banker for financial institutions at Citigroup in Moscow, and then moved to Citigroup London where she held positions in institutional sales, credit risk management and credit derivatives structuring. Her most recent role is at Societe Generale as a director in structured credit group, responsible for emerging markets products. Varya holds an Executive MBA from Cass Business School and a BA in English from Moscow Linguistic University.