Jim O'Neill
Chairman at The Royal Institute of International Affairs
Profile
Dr. Jim O'Neill is the Chairman at Goldman Sachs Asset Management International Ltd.
He created the acronym BRICs.
Together with his colleagues, he has published much research about BRICs, which has become synonymous with the emergence of Brazil, Russia, India and China as the growth opportunities of the future.
He was previously the Head of Global Economics, Commodities and Strategy Research for Goldman Sachs, where he managed the firm’s economics, strategy and commodity research teams.
Prior to joining Goldman Sachs in 1995, he was the Global Head of Research at Swiss Bank Corporation.
He also held positions with Bank of America and International Treasury Management, a division of Marine Midland Bank.
Dr. O'Neill graduated with a degree in Economics from Sheffield University in 1978 and a Doctor of Philosophy degree from the University of Surrey in 1982.
He received an Honorary Doctorate from the Institute of Education, University of London, in 2009 for his educational philanthropy.
He is a Member of the boards of the Royal Economic Society in the UK, Bruegel and Itinera.
He is a Member of the UK-India Round Table and the UKIBC.
He is the Chairman and one of the Founding Trustees of the London-based charity SHINE.
He sits on the board of a number of other charities, primarily specializing in education.
Jim O'Neill active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
The Royal Institute of International Affairs
 The Royal Institute of International Affairs Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Royal Institute of International Affairs engages in promoting and analyzing international issues and current affairs. The private company is based in London, UK and has subsidiaries in the United Kingdom. | Chairman | 2018-07-31 |
Former positions of Jim O'Neill
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Goldman Sachs Asset Management International
 Goldman Sachs Asset Management International Investment ManagersFinance Goldman Sachs Asset Management International (GSAMI) is the Great Britain-based asset management subsidiary of Goldman Sachs Asset Management International Holdings Ltd., ultimately held by The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS) in the US. The firm is headquartered in London and was founded in 1990. GSAMI is the hub of Goldman Sachs' European activities, which include investment banking, trading, asset management and securities services. Their clients include individuals, families and family entities, banks and thrift institutions, pooled investment vehicles, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, insurance companies, corporations, and other business entities. | Chairman | 2012-12-31 |
Goldman Sachs International
 Goldman Sachs International Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Goldman Sachs International (GSI) is the Great Britain-based, wholly-owned brokerage subsidiary of Goldman Sachs Group UK Ltd., ultimately held by The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS) in the US. The firm was founded in 1988 and formerly known as Trushelfco Ltd. Headquartered in London, GSI provides prime brokerage, securities lending, futures services and financing services for a range of clients such as corporations, financial institutions, governments and high-net worth individuals. | Economist | 2010-08-31 |
Training of Jim O'Neill
| University of Surrey | Doctorate Degree |
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Goldman Sachs International
Goldman Sachs International Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Goldman Sachs International (GSI) is the Great Britain-based, wholly-owned brokerage subsidiary of Goldman Sachs Group UK Ltd., ultimately held by The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS) in the US. The firm was founded in 1988 and formerly known as Trushelfco Ltd. Headquartered in London, GSI provides prime brokerage, securities lending, futures services and financing services for a range of clients such as corporations, financial institutions, governments and high-net worth individuals. | Finance |
Goldman Sachs Asset Management International
Goldman Sachs Asset Management International Investment ManagersFinance Goldman Sachs Asset Management International (GSAMI) is the Great Britain-based asset management subsidiary of Goldman Sachs Asset Management International Holdings Ltd., ultimately held by The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS) in the US. The firm is headquartered in London and was founded in 1990. GSAMI is the hub of Goldman Sachs' European activities, which include investment banking, trading, asset management and securities services. Their clients include individuals, families and family entities, banks and thrift institutions, pooled investment vehicles, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, insurance companies, corporations, and other business entities. | Finance |
The Royal Institute of International Affairs
The Royal Institute of International Affairs Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Royal Institute of International Affairs engages in promoting and analyzing international issues and current affairs. The private company is based in London, UK and has subsidiaries in the United Kingdom. | Commercial Services |
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