David Clifton is a seasoned Market and Economics Advisor with a wealth of experience in navigating complex economic landscapes. Known for his keen analytical skills and strategic insights, he has been a trusted advisor to government agencies, sovereign wealth funds, financial institutions, and corporate entities alike. He is a thought-leader and specializes in the intricacies of the GCC and Middle East having played a pivotal role in shaping policies and strategies that have positively impacted diverse sectors.
With over a decade and a half of experience in providing sound economic market forecasts, analytics, advisory, intelligence and modelling in the Middle East, he has become a trusted figure in providing insight critical to policies that align with the unique cultural and economic dynamics of the Middle East. Having spent the previous decade working across Europe and North America, his government advisory tenures include providing valuable insight on a variety of initiatives including the PMO law change in 2015/16 in Saudi Arabia which became one of the significant sectors of vision 2030 from a technical standpoint.
David’s expertise has seen him present impact analysis and forecasts for major media outlets due to his ability to simply package complex models and economic principles thus providing strategic guidance for navigating the challenges and opportunities specific to the region.