Jim Power

Jim Power is one of Ireland’s leading and best-known economic analysts. He has a wealth of experience in delivering insightful economic analysis, forecasts and commentary to international audiences.

Prior to becoming a self-employed economist, Jim held posts as Chief Economist at Friends First, a subsidiary of insurance multinational Achmea, as Chief Economist for the Bank of Ireland, and as Treasury Economist for Allied Irish Banks. He formed his own company, Jim Power Economics Limited in 2009 and carries out consultancy projects for a range of bodies in both the private and public sectors.

Jim has a Master of Economic Science degree from University College, Dublin. He is a member of the Institute of Directors in Ireland and has completed the professional exams of that Institute. He is an Independent Non-Executive Director at Love Irish Food, BMW Financial Services and Arboretum Garden Centre.

Jim writes regularly for national newspapers and is a regular contributor to radio and TV debates and discussions. He is a frequent speaker at conferences and industry events and is a member of a speakers bureau, Personallyspeaking.ie.

He has his own successful business, economics and political podcast The Other Hand. Jim teaches on the Executive and Full-Time MBA programme at UCD’s Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School.

Specialist areas:

• Macro-economic analysis
• Micro-economic analysis
• Risk assessment
• Cost-benefit analysis
• Economic & Financial Training
• Public speaking
• Report writing
• Strategy