Oxford Economics announces a leadership transition for the next phase of growth

Oxford Economics, is pleased to announce the appointment of Innes McFee as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective 4^th December.

He succeeds Adrian Cooper, who will continue as Executive Chairman and will guide the strategic direction of the company and provide continuity in the management of the firm.

John Walker remains on the Board of Oxford Economics as founder and majority shareholder. Neil Walker has been appointed to the role of Deputy CEO and the Board. They are joined on the Board by Courtney Egan (Chief Revenue Officer), Debra D’Agostino (Chief Capability Officer), David Walker (Managing Director – Oxford Economics Australia), Adam Sacks (Managing Director – Tourism Economics) and Scott Livermore (Managing Director – Oxford Economics Middle East), as well as non-executive Charles Burton. See full executive team.

Having held senior leadership roles within the company over the past 8 years, most recently as its Chief Global Economist, McFee brings deep experience in economic analysis, client strategy, and business operations.

“Innes has been key to strengthening Oxford Economics’ client-focused approach and driving innovation across our products and services,” said Executive Chairman, Adrian Cooper. “The Board is confident that he will build on our strong foundation and lead the company into its next phase of growth, combining rigorous economic expertise with advanced technology and exceptional client service.”

“I am honoured to take on this role at such a pivotal moment for Oxford Economics,” said Innes McFee. “Our purpose has always been to bring clarity to the complex – helping clients understand the forces shaping economies and markets. As we look to the future, we will deepen that commitment by bringing economics even closer to our clients’ real-world use cases, leveraging technology like AI to make our insights easier to access and understand, and expanding our use of alternative data to deliver even richer analysis.”

In these new roles, the leadership team will advance Oxford Economics’ ongoing mission to make economics more actionable and accessible for clients, with a focus on applying cutting-edge technologies and expanding the firm’s analytical capabilities.

“This leadership transition marks an exciting new chapter for Oxford Economics as it continues to expand its global footprint and deliver innovative, data-driven insights to clients across industries and sectors,” Cooper added.

“Our purpose has always been to bring clarity to the complex – helping clients understand the forces shaping economies and markets.”

~ Innes McFee, CEO, Oxford Economics

Oxford Economics will continue to invest in its world-class team of economists, data scientists, and client service team, ensuring the highest level of service and partnership for its clients.

John Walker added:

“Oxford Economics has grown rapidly to be the largest of the international economic forecasting groups globally. Our greatest strength lies in our people – a team of passionate economists and professionals dedicated to helping our clients see the world more clearly. Together, we will continue to push boundaries in how economics informs business strategy and policy decisions.”

Adrian Cooper, Executive Chairman and Innes McFee, CEO discuss the future for Oxford Economics.

About Oxford Economics

Oxford Economics is a global leader in economic forecasting, quantitative analysis, and evidence-based insights. Founded in partnership with Oxford University’s business college, the firm provides data, models, and analytical tools to help clients make informed decisions in an increasingly complex world. With over 20 offices around the world and a team of over 450 economists and analysts, Oxford Economics supports more than 3,000 leading corporations, financial institutions, and government organisations.

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