thoughtleaders
BY MITCH MAC DONALD, GROUP EDITORIAL DIRECTOR
Oracle of
the economy
INTERVIEW WITH WALTER KEMMSIES
If politicians paid more attention to
the transportation infrastructure—
and its effect on supply chains and job
creation—the U.S. economy would be
stronger in the long term, argues economist
Walter Kemmsies.
IN TODAY’S WIRED WORLD, SOCIAL TRENDS, GOVERNment investment and regulation, and national and global
economies are connected in a web of complex relationships—
Kemmsies directs the firm’s market studies, financial analyses, and global trade and economic trend forecasts relative to
investment in transportation infrastructure, with a focus on
maritime facilities. Since joining Moffatt & Nichol in 2006, he
has helped ports and port-related businesses formulate strategic
development plans, among other projects. He also serves as an
adviser to executives at port authorities, and transportation
and manufacturing companies.
The well-traveled economist has earned his global credentials. He’s lived in Europe and Latin America and has undertaken work assignments throughout Asia. Prior to joining
Moffatt & Nichol, he was the head of European strategy
at J.P. Morgan in London, which he joined after leading
the global industry strategy team for UBS.
Kemmsies is a frequent speaker at industry conferences and international economic forums, and his research
has been published by investment banks, in business periodi-
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