Simon Wu

Simon Wu, Ph.D. has extensive work experience in the financial and economic consulting industry. Simon currently holds the position of Chief Economist at the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board since February 2017. Prior to that, they worked as a Director at Berkeley Research Group LLC from July 2016 to February 2017, and as a Vice President at NERA Economic Consulting from February 2015 to July 2016. Simon also served as the Chief Economist at the Federal Housing Finance Agency - OIG from December 2011 to February 2015. Their earlier work experience includes positions as a Managing Director at FTI Consulting from October 2002 to December 2011, as well as Senior Economist and Director at Nasdaq and Senior Economist at Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA, then the NASD) from May 1998 to October 2002. Overall, Simon has a strong background in economics and a proven track record in various leadership roles within the industry.

Simon Wu, Ph.D. began their education in 1990 at Belmont University, where they earned their Bachelor's degree in Economics in 1993. Simon later pursued further studies at Vanderbilt University from 1994 to 1998, specializing in Economics and Finance. During this time, Simon successfully obtained both a Master's degree and a Doctorate degree in the field.