Jeffrey Garten

Jeffrey Garten, Dean Emeritus at Yale School of Management, brings extensive top-level experience from both private and public sectors. His global perspective is deeply informed by his former role as U.S. undersecretary of commerce for international trade in the Clinton administration, where he played a critical role in helping companies access emerging markets such as China, India, and Brazil. He was instrumental in assisting China's preparations for its entrance into the World Trade Organization. During his 13-year tenure on Wall Street, Garten served as a managing director at Lehman Brothers and the Blackstone Group, specializing in debt restructuring in Latin America and collaborating with major shipping companies in Hong Kong.

Garten has authored several influential books, including "From Silk to Silicon: The Story of Globalization Through Ten Extraordinary Lives," which examines the impacts of ten transformative global figures, and "The Politics of Fortune: A New Agenda For Business Leaders." Other notable works include "The Mind of the CEO" and his earlier publications such as "A Cold Peace: America, Japan, Germany and the Struggle for Supremacy" (1992) and "The Big Ten: The Big Emerging Markets and How They Will Change Our Lives" (1997). His writings, which have appeared in major publications like the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Financial Times, delve into global economic trends and leadership challenges. Garten was also a frequent columnist for BusinessWeek from 1997 to 2005, focusing on global business leadership.

Currently a full-time professor at Yale, Garten teaches "China in Global Markets," a course that includes trips to China to engage with leading economic and finance experts. His insights into the interplay of politics and economics in business decision-making provide relevant economic and business insights tailored to each audience. His deep understanding of global economic issues, particularly concerning China's role in the global economy, continues to inform discussions on globalization, leadership, and economic strategies.