About Us
Westbourne Research is a global macroeconomic, geopolitical and policy forecasting and strategic advisory consultancy. Located in London, UK and serving clients globally. Our knowledge is deep, spanning all asset classes and key industrial sectors. Our perspective is global. Our presence is expansive, with 30 years analysing and working in developed and emerging markets. We are uniquely India and China specialists.
Sharmila Whelan
Global Macro Strategist
Sharmila Whelan is a seasoned Global Geopolitical-Macro Strategist with nearly three decades of experience advising buy-side clients on multi-asset investment strategies and asset allocations. Her career has been defined by her differentiated thinking, a deep understanding of the interlinkages between
global geopolitics, macro and policy dynamics and Austrian business cycle approach to economic analysis. Sharmila has extensive experience in both developed and emerging markets, particularly in China and India, and a proven track record of accurately forecasting investment risks and opportunities ahead of consensus. She has been ranked in key investor polls such as Euromoney and Institutional Investors.​
Sought after expert and recognised as one of twelve Bloomberg New Voice experts for the UK in 2022.
BBC World Service
IMF & World Bank Annual Meeting & The Global Economy
​Though her primary background is in finance, Sharmila has advised clients across various industries, including energy, electronics, commodities, and social impact sectors. She has also counseled governmental bodies such as the CIA, the US State Department, the British High Commission, DFID, and China’s NDRC.
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Sharmila has held prominent roles in London and Hong Kong, including Deputy Chief Economist and Managing Director at Aletheia Capital, Director at Merrill Lynch Bank of America, Senior Economist at CLSA, and Asia Regional Economist for BP Plc. In 2022, she was recognised as one of Bloomberg's 12 New Expert Voices in the UK. She is a sought-after media commentator for Bloomberg TV & radio, BBC World Business News, CNBC, and she is a regular speaker at prestigious conferences such as the Financial Times Wealth Summit and CFA UK & India events.
Sharmila is UN PRI certified and holds the CFA UK Investment Management Certificate.
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