Business implications of a ‘slowbalised’ world

Michael Frank is a Senior Analyst with EIU Public Policy based in Hong Kong, working with Asia-based clients in support of their public policy-related strategic initiatives.

Michael designs and manages both internal and public research programmes for clients in need of policy advocacy, thought leadership, strategy and analysis. His recent research has focused on technology and public policy, including themes such as the economic impact of emergent technologies; international best practices and influence in technology policymaking; and the roles of infrastructure, human capital and industry connectivity in advancing digital transformation in Asia. He also monitors global and regional trends such as geopolitical conflict, trade policy, and regulatory politics.

Michael also serves as Vice Chair of the Financial Services Committee at The American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong. He holds a Master’s degree in public policy from the University of Chicago, where he served as Editor-in-Chief of the Chicago Policy Review, and a BA in international relations and economics from Colgate University.

Charles Goddard imagines and builds the Group’s flagship initiatives, the purpose of which is to catalyse progress on key issues of the day. He works closely with partners on themes ranging from ageing and longevity to ocean health, focusing particularly on healthcare, the Anthropocene and the blue economy. Based in Hong Kong, Charles was previously editorial director, Asia, at the Economist Intelligence Unit, director of research in Asia, and managing director of the Economist Corporate Network, a peer network for senior executives. He is concurrently executive director of the Group’s World Ocean Initiative.