Karl Petrick

I am a tenured economist with experience in business consultancy. I also have over 23 years of experience in higher education, teaching and conducting research in macroeconomics, finance, and international trade. For the past six years I have led a research project focused on the trade and investment relationships between the U.S. and countries in the Middle East, using both Federal and state-level data. Prior to that I was involved in trade and development projects in the Caribbean and in Eastern Europe. I have experience on Capitol Hill, meeting with members of Congress from both parties as well as the Executive branch to discuss policy related issues. I have extensive operational achievements in managing cross-disciplinary teams, with a reputation for being a stabilizing influence when leading these teams. I am dynamic communicator accustomed to presenting data to a variety of audiences, including policy makers, business leaders, and the general public. I have experience collaborating partnerships both within the organization and with external partners.

Education

• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) University of Leeds (1994 — 1998)
• Master of Arts (M.A.) University of Leeds
• Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Bryant University (1988 — 1992)

Companies

• Associate Dean and Professor of Economics Hult International Business School (2022)
• Associate Professor of Economics & Senior Trade Policy Consultant Western New England University and Capitol Capital Group (2012 — 2022)
• Assistant Professor of Economics Western New England University (2008 — 2012)
• Lecturer (above the bar) in Economics and Director of MSc Economics Programmes The University of the West Indies, Mona Campus (2007 — 2008)
• Lecturer (above the bar) and Programme Director,MSc in International Economics and International Law The University of the West Indies, Mona Campus (2006 — 2007)
• Senior Lecturer in Economics and Public Policy and Economics Undergraduate Programme Director Leeds Beckett University (2004 — 2006)
• Senior Lecturer in Economics and Public Policy Leeds Beckett University (2001 — 2004)
• Lecturer in Economics and Public Policy Leeds Beckett University (1999 — 2001)
• Research Associate, European Institute London South Bank University (1998 — 1999)