Wei YAOGlobal Chief Economist and Head of Research, Asia Pacific Societe Generale

Wei Yao brings decades of experience in delivering strategic insights on the global economy through an Asian lens. Since joining Societe Generale in 2010, she has led Asia Pacific research as Head of Research and Chief Economist, guiding clients through the region’s economic transformation and its far-reaching implications for global markets. Her expertise spans critical global themes such as trade dynamics, supply chain evolution, and cross-border capital flows, providing actionable perspectives for investors worldwide. Wei is consistently recognized among the top forecasters for China by Bloomberg and ranked among leading global economists in industry surveys.

Prior to Societe Generale, she worked on global macro research at Kuwait-China Investment Company in the Middle East. Wei holds a Bachelor’s degree from Fudan University and a Master’s degree in Economics from Tufts University.