Collin Gerst

Collin Gerst is an experienced professional in economic and policy analysis, currently serving as Head of US Briefings and Senior Director of Banking and Financial Services at Cision since August 2016. Prior to this role, Collin held positions at The Economist Intelligence Unit from August 2013 to August 2020, contributing data-driven insights on economic and geopolitical trends. Collin's experience also includes work as an Economic and Policy Researcher at the APEC Secretariat, a Research Assistant at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business, and an intern in Economic Analysis at The Asia Foundation. Additional roles include Operations Analyst at Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Job Counselor at Lifetrack Resources, Small Business Development Volunteer with the Peace Corps, and Economic and Trade Policy Intern at the Canadian Embassy. Collin holds a Master of Public Policy from the University of Michigan and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Economics and International Business from the University of Iowa.