Webinar - United we Fell, Divided we will Rise

The recovery is likely to be uneven across economies and sectors: who are the drivers and the laggards? What risks lie ahead?

The global economy started 2020 on a difficult note. The COVID-19 global pandemic and lockdowns in response resulted in an unprecedented shock across the world and disruptions to supply chains with major rise in insolvencies across industries. 

Countries across the world are now lifting confinement measures, with gradual resumption of economic activities. This recovery is likely to be uneven across economies and sectors. Who are the drivers and the laggards? What risks lie ahead, for countries and companies? How will global trade be different as the world reopens?

Alexis Garatti, Global Head of Research and Françoise Huang, Senior Economist for Asia-Pacific, Euler Hermes will give the participants the following key takeaways:

• Global macroeconomic outlook – outlook of economies worldwide and the future of global trade
• Asia Pacific outlook - Impact of lockdowns on APAC supply chains and China’s growth
• ASEAN outlook  – what it means for your business as ASEAN economies reopen

About the speakers and moderator

Alexis Garatti, Global Head of Research, Euler Hermes

Alexis Garatti joined Euler Hermes as Head of Macroeconomic Research in 2017. He oversees the macroeconomic and sector research teams, and the production of economic analyses and forecasts.

Prior to that, he worked for Taikang Asset Management as the Head of Global Economic Research, providing multi-asset analysis and strategic calls for a portfolio of global equity. Since 2009, he worked for various asset managers in Hong Kong, with a growing focus on China and Asia Pacific. He started his career as an economist in Natixis’ Research Department, working three years in Paris and two years in London. He first covered the UK and European Nordic economies, then focused on the US and Eurozone.

He published “Why England lost”, a book analyzing the UK’s economic decline. He holds a PhD in macroeconomics with a focus on “macroeconomic shocks and monetary unions” from the University of Bordeaux.

Françoise Huang, Senior Economist for Asia-Pacific, Euler Hermes

Françoise Huang joined Euler Hermes in 2019 as the Senior Economist for Asia Pacific.

Before her current position, Françoise worked as an Economist for over 5 years at the equity broker Exane BNP Paribas in London. There, she was in charge of the macroeconomic analysis of the Chinese economy and Emerging Markets. She also worked on global and European topical themes. Her other work experiences include the ACPR, the French supervisor for the banking and insurance sectors.

Françoise is a graduate from ENSAE Paris, with a Statistician Economist degree, specialised in economic forecasting and public policies. She also studied in the APE programme (economic analysis and policy) at Paris School of Economics.

Clemens Philippi, CEO Asean, Euler Hermes (moderator)

Clemens Philippi is the chief executive officer of Euler Hermes ASEAN, with responsibility for the company’s activities in Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. He was the deputy chief executive officer for Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) Japan before being promoted to regional head of market management. Prior to joining Allianz, Clemens held various senior positions in AON Luxembourg and London.