As one of the most sought-after and most-quoted economists in the world, Diane Swonk brings more than 30 years of experience in financial services and economic forecasting. Named by Barron\u2019s as one of the 100 Most Influential Women in U.S. Finance for 2026, she has served in top roles including Senior Managing Director and Chief Economist at Mesirow Financial and now leads the economics team at KPMG. A trusted advisor to policymakers, she has worked with the National Economic Council, regularly briefs the Federal Reserve, and has testified before Congress on critical economic issues. She equips audiences to better understand trade, regulation, policy, and market shifts. Swonk\u2019s presentations offer timely, data-driven perspectives that help organizations anticipate change and make smarter strategic decisions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"