Partner & Chief Economist, Governance Creed, Dubai

Marios Maratheftis is an expert on the global economy and financial markets. Having graduated from the University of Warwick with an MSc in Economics and Finance, and a BSc in Economics, he initially worked as an econometrician in his native Cyprus and then took on the role of economist and Senior FX strategist with Standard Chartered Bank based in London. Following several years of experience in various financial markets, Marios was appointed in 2012 to the role of Chief Economist at the Standard Chartered Bank, became a Member of the Standard Chartered Global Leadership Team, and managed a team of analysts based in 13 different countries, until November 2017. During this time, he also advised the Bank’s clients, Governments, Central Bank Governors and financial services regulators, prime ministers, institutional investors and Boards of Directors amongst profile accounts. Marios has authored a number of financial articles, appearing regularly in global media and international forums as an expert on the global economy. He has lived and worked from Cyprus, London, Singapore and Dubai. Marios joined Governance Creed in 2018, as a Partner and chief economic advisor and he is a non-executive director of Hellenic Bank.