Edward Kerby
Edward Mitchell Kerby
PhD at the LSE, and economic commentator / analyst
Born 23-04-1981
in Johannesburg
South Africa
Edward is currently completing his PhD as a scholarship sabbatical to the London School of Economics (LSE). His area of research focuses on the spillover effects of Chinese foreign direct investment and its impact and opportunities for African industrialization.
Prior to this he served as both the Managing Director of the Agility GHS for the EMEA region, based in Dubai, and regional director for Africa, responsible for sub-Saharan sales and business development. He has served in leadership, technical and operational roles throughout the healthcare industry and worked in Asian, Australian and European markets as a management consultant.
Educational history
Tertiary
London, United Kingdom | 2010 - 2011
Masters of Science (MSc) - Economics
Analysis of foreign direct investement in South Africa since 1885.
South Africa | 2004 - 2004
Postgraduate Diploma in Management (PDM) - Management
South Africa | 2000 - 2003
BBA - Management and Information Systems
London, United Kingdom | 2011 - present
PhD - Economic History
Role of Chinese foreign direct investment - institutional and business impact. Focus on the implications of business networks in mobilising capital and reducing information asymmetry.