Arjun Chakravarti: Macroeconomic Expert
Macro strategist clarifying economic cycles, policy shifts, and market risks so leaders can plan capital allocation and organizational strategy confidently.
Quick Facts:
- Managing Partner of Cogknition Analytics
- Former Senior Vice President at GES
- Expert in analytics, consumer insights, and business strategy
- Award-winning business school professor and MBA educator
- Formats:
- Keynote speaker, business strategist, analytics expert
- Audiences:
- Corporate leaders, marketing teams, event industry professionals, business strategists, finance organizations, technology companies, and executive education audiences.
- Outcomes:
- Actionable risk indicators executives can monitor weekly.
- Allocative guidance for capital and hiring under different macro scenarios.
- Elevated confidence in navigating policy-driven market changes.
- Travels from: Chicago, IL
- **Fee range: On Request
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Talent Short Bio
Arjun Chakravarti is a business strategist, analytics expert, and keynote speaker recognized for helping organizations translate complex economic and consumer insights into actionable business growth strategies. As Managing Partner of Cogknition Analytics, Arjun advises major brands on how to leverage analytics, market intelligence, and data-driven decision-making to strengthen performance and competitive advantage.
With nearly two decades of experience as a strategic advisor, Arjun has worked across industries including technology, consumer packaged goods, finance, education, media, and events. Prior to founding Cogknition Analytics, he served as Senior Vice President of Analytics and Insights at GES, where he led the development and commercialization of the company’s analytics practice across multiple business units.
Arjun is widely recognized for his expertise in the intersection of macroeconomics, consumer behavior, and business strategy. His thought leadership in analytics innovation earned industry commendations, including recognition for leading a multi-association initiative to establish analytics standards for digital events through RSDE. He also serves on the board of the Center for Exhibition Industry Research.
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