Ira Kalish

Dr. Ira Kalish is a Chief Global Economist at Deloitte Services LP.
He is a specialist in global economic issues and the effects of economic, demographic, and social trends on the global business environment.
Among his regular publications for Deloitte are the quarterly Global Economic Outlook, of which he is the managing editor, and the annual Global Powers of Retailing and Consumer Products reports.
Dr. Kalish was previously employed as a Senior Vice President & Chief Economist by Retail Forward, Inc. He also served on the board at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.
He received his undergraduate degree from Vassar College and a doctorate degree from The Johns Hopkins University.