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Louis-Vincent Gave

Louis-Vincent Gave

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Louis-Vincent
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Louis-Vincent Gave is a world renowned economist, geopolitical analyst, and one of the go-to sources for strategic research. Gave is the Founding Partner and CEO of Gavekal, one of the world's leading independent providers of global investment research. He co-launched Gavekal with Charles Gave and Anatole Kaletsky in 1999. From his base in Hong Kong, he provides authoritative commentary on geopolitical concerns, macroeconomic trends, and their implications for financial markets. He also serves as Chief Economist and Partner at Evergreen Gavekal, an independent registered investment advisor. Gave is also a frequent contributor to their highly respected research where he covers global economies and markets.

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Academic History

GAVEKAL

  • Gavekal started as an independent research firm and evolved in 2005 to include fund management and in 2008 to include data analysis services. 

  • Since 2005, Louis has mostly focused on the money management side of the business

  • He is also a frequent contributor to their highly respected research where he covers global economies and markets.


EXPERTISE & EARLY CAREER

  • Gave is widely recognised as the leading authority on China's economy, markets, and geopolitical relations with the West

  • As a veteran China debunker, he offers invaluable perspectives on the complex dynamics shaping the global economic landscape.

  • After graduating from Duke University and studying Mandarin at Nanjing University, he joined the French Army as a Second Lieutenant. 

  • He left the army and joined BNP Paribas where he worked as a financial analyst—first in Paris, then in Hong Kong.


MEDIA & PUBLICATIONS

  • He is highly sought after as a keynote speaker at international conferences, economic forums, and corporate events, where he elucidates the evolving dynamics of global finance and strategic investment opportunities.