Sharmila Whelan, Westbourne Research, is a seasoned Global Geopolitical-Macro Strategist with nearly three decades of experience advising buy-side clients on multi-asset investment strategies and asset allocations. Her career has been defined by her differentiated thinking, a deep understanding of the interlinkages between global geopolitics, macro and policy dynamics and Austrian business cycle approach to economic analysis. Sharmila has extensive experience in both developed and emerging markets, particularly in China and India, and a proven track record of accurately forecasting investment risks and opportunities ahead of consensus. She has been ranked in key investor polls such as Euromoney and Institutional Investors.
Sharmila has held prominent roles for leading firms in London and Hong Kong including Merrill Lynch/Bank of America, CLSA. BP and Aleitha Capital. She has also counselled various governmental bodies and is a frequent contributor to the financial media including Bloomberg, the BBC and CNBC.
Westbourne Research is a global macroeconomic, geopolitical, policy forecasting and strategic advisory consultancy which is based in London. Westbourne Research publishes “Trading Post”.