Katherine Weber Email and Phone Number

• Lead and manage a team of 5, responsible for integrated macroeconomic and political risk research on Latin America, the Caribbean, and the US.• Form emerging market and global macroeconomic views through qualitative and quantitative research.• Develop and deliver new research products as well as custom solutions for BMI and Fitch clients, including Fortune 500 firms, financial institutions, and governmental organizations, enabling Sales to strengthen existing relationships and win new business.• Collaborate with Product team to design new flagship platform, outlining content requirements, conducting market validation, beta testing, and promoting value proposition internally and externally.• Curate and edit over 100 pieces per month of Latin America and Caribbean country risk content for BMI’s subscription service. • Represent BMI through speaking engagements and panel participation at key industry events, such as the Markets Group’s Annual Private Equity Americas Forum, TXF Americas.

• Created macroeconomic forecasts and political risk assessments with a specialization in Brazil, Colombia, and Peru. • Published daily articles, quarterly research reports, and custom analysis to BMI’s online research platform. • Delivered country-level political and economic outlooks to BMI’s existing and prospective clients.• Developed and maintained country-level macroeconomic databases, improving data quality and breadth.

• Spearheaded the development of a congressional outreach strategy for CEPA’s senior management in order to increase the organization’s visibility on Capitol Hill, facilitating the creation of several long-term relationships.• Conducted research and developed analytical materials for publication and pre-publication work, including projects on the importance of EU Structural Funds during the financial crisis and Chinese investment in Central Europe among others.• Performed targeted research on the growth of new economic models for Central Europe, assisting with successful grant proposals for a new program at CEPA.• Helped organize conferences in Washington, DC and Warsaw, Poland, providing logistical and analytical support.

• Conducted research and wrote testimony, letters and memos on legislation relevant to Fortune 500 companies in the New York City business community.• Analyzed media coverage of issues relevant to major partner companies including the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and congestion pricing among others.• Tracked Federal, New York City and State legislation on a range of issues including financial services, telecommunications and pharmaceuticals in order to provide regular updates and issue advocacy strategies to partner companies.• Represented the non-profit at city and state government hearings and produced summaries for senior staff.

• Assisted in producing media digests for Mayor Bloomberg and his advisors at City Hall, analyzing print and digital media, as well as television in order to keep the Mayor abreast of major issues on a daily basis.• Attended and staffed City events as part of the City Hall team, providing logistical and follow-up support.

• Conducted research and wrote reports on issues relevant to public health in China.• Produced case studies on cities around the world engaging in best practices in the fields of transportation and public health.• Assisted in creating a resource hub linking professionals and academics in the fields of Health and Environmental Studies.