Guan Tao, Ph.D. in Economics. He currently serves as Global Chief Economist and Managing Director of BOC International (China) Co., Ltd. (BOCI).

• Academic Positions: Doctoral Supervisor in Economics at Wuhan University; Dong Fureng Chair Professor.

• Professional and Social Affiliations:

• Chairman of the Chief Economist (Development Strategy) Professional Committee of the Securities Association of China

• Executive Director of the China Society for Finance and Banking

• Executive Director of the China Society of World Economics

• Director of the China International Finance Society

• Notable Experience: Invited to attend the Premier's Symposium on Economic Situation with Experts and Entrepreneurs.

• Major Honors:

• Recipient of the China Financial Value (CFV) Award for "Institutional Chief Economist of the Year" for six consecutive years (2020–2025) from China Business Network (CBN)

• Named one of the "Top Ten Macroeconomists" by Sina Finance for three consecutive years (2023–2025)