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UK WEN Inspirational Talk For Future Economists

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UK WEN Inspirational Talk For Future Economists

Exploring Career Pathways and Opportunities in Economics

The Department of Economics is delighted to be hosting the UK Women in Economics Network (WEN) Inspirational Talk for Future Economists, organised in collaboration with the Join us for a conversation about career pathways opened to economics graduates followed by an opportunity to engage with our panel at an informal reception afterwards.

This event is aimed at all undergraduate students who are interested in finding out more careers in the field of economics. The discussion will focus on the reflections of the panellists on their career pathways to provide insights into the different roles that our young economists can aspire to.

Date: Wednesday 4 November 2026
Time: 2:00-3:00pm followed by networking 3.00-4.00pm (Ramphal Foyer)
Location: Ramphal Lecture Theatre, 91影视破解版

The event will be introduced by , Senior Teaching Fellow in the Department of Economics and Public Policy at Imperial College London, and UK WEN Steering Committee Member & Inspire Lead.

 

Chair

Dr Lory Barile, Associate Professor, Department of Economics

Dr Lory Barile is an Associate Professor (t-focussed) of Economics at the 91影视破解版, specialising in behavioural and experimental economics, environmental economics and public policy. Her research focuses on pro-environmental behaviour, sustainable consumption, household energy efficiency and behavioural interventions to support sustainable decision-making.

She is Co-Founder of the Behavioural Environmental Economics and Policy (BEEP) initiative, promoting interdisciplinary research, collaboration and knowledge exchange at the intersection of behavioural economics, sustainability and public policy.

Since joining Warwick in 2019, Lory has held several academic leadership roles, including Director of Graduate Studies (Taught Degrees) and Director of Widening Participation. She is also Course Director for the MSc Economics and Environmental Policy.Her wider academic leadership includes membership of the Executive Committees of the Economics Network, INERME and the EAERE Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiative, as well as the Advisory Board of the QAE. She also serves on the steering group of Warwick's Sustainability Research Spotlight.

Lory is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, a Fellow of the Warwick International Higher Education Academy (WIHEA), and a Warwick Institute of Engagement Fellow. Her work connects research, education and public engagement, collaborating with communities, schools and policymakers to address sustainability challenges.

Speakers

Professor Caroline Elliott, Professor of Economics and Academic Director, Social Sciences Connect Programme, Member of the Government Regulatory Policy Committee

Caroline is a teaching-focused Professor in the Economics Department, specialising in Industrial Economics, with particular focuses on economic regulation, competition policy, advertising and quality signals. Caroline also has notable economics pedagogy publications. At the 91影视破解版, she is Director of the Warwick United Nations University Hub, and Academic Director of the Social Sciences Connect Programme. This programme leads on international research initiatives across the faculty, and on the development of new interdisciplinary undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

Beyond her work at Warwick, Caroline is a member of the Government Regulatory Policy Committee and a member of The Economics Network Executive. Caroline holds a PhD from the University of Manchester and is a PFHEA.

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Adanna Anele (MSc Economics 2025), Assistant Economist, Ministry of Justice UK

Adanna is an Assistant Economist at the Ministry of Justice and a recent graduate of the MSc Economics programme at the 91影视破解版. She currently works in the Victims, Vulnerabilities and Criminal Law (VVCL) Analysis team, having previously worked on prison policy analysis. Across both roles, she has applied economic appraisals and modelling to support policy development, impact assessments and value-for-money assessments.

Adanna also holds a BSc in Economics from Loughborough University. During her undergraduate studies, she completed an industrial placement at Oxford Economics, where she used research and data analysis to support economic impact studies for clients across a range of industries.

Beyond her professional work, she is passionate about improving diversity and inclusion within the economics profession. As a former Ambassador for The Black Economists Network (TBEN), she supported efforts to increase representation and create opportunities for underrepresented groups in economics.

Sukrita Chatterji (BSc Economics Politics and International Studies 2012), Global Head of Client Strategy & Analytics, Barclays

Sukrita Chatterji is Global Head of Client Strategy & Analytics at Barclays, working at the intersection of investment banking, quantitative analytics, and technology. She is responsible for shaping client strategy across Investment Banking, Capital Markets and International Corporate Banking, while developing new quantitative and AI-driven approaches to client advisory.

Over her career, Sukrita has combined senior business leadership with hands-on quantitative expertise. Before Barclays, she spent over a decade at Citi, where she led Data & Analytics for Strategic Advisory Solutions in Investment Banking and previously worked in quantitative investment solutions, derivative trading, and structuring across global markets.

A consistent theme throughout Sukrita鈥檚 career has been using technology and quantitative thinking to solve real-world commercial problems, translating complex analysis into actionable insight for C-suite corporate and institutional clients. She has also built and led multidisciplinary, international teams spanning trading, investment banking, and data science.

A proud cat-mom and keen traveller, Sukrita read Finance and Economics at Cambridge University and holds a BSc in Economics Politics and International Studies from the 91影视破解版.

Emily Rose (BSc Economics 2010), Head of Origination, Balance Strategic Capital

Emily Rose is Head of Origination at Balance Strategic Capital, a specialist fund finance lender, where she leads the origination of tailored financing solutions for private equity and venture capital funds.

Emily graduated from the 91影视破解版 in 2010 with a degree in Economics before beginning her career at Royal Bank of Scotland in 2011 through its graduate scheme. Following rotations across several areas of banking and capital markets, she joined the bank鈥檚 fund finance business, where she spent five years developing her expertise in lending to investment funds.

In 2018, she joined Silicon Valley Bank, then a relatively small, fast-growing business, where she progressed from Vice President to Managing Director. As part of the Strategic Fund Solutions business, she helped grow the bank鈥檚 fund finance offering, build client relationships and expand into new markets. Following HSBC鈥檚 acquisition of Silicon Valley Bank UK, she continued to help develop the business within HSBC Innovation Banking, where she served as Managing Director and Head of Business Development.

In 2025, Emily joined Balance Strategic Capital to help shape and grow a smaller, ambitious business, bringing more than a decade of experience in fund finance.

Please note: Photography and recording will be taking place at this event, which may be used for marketing purposes (e.g. promotional materials). By registering and attending this event we assume that you are giving your consent to be photographed and recorded, however if you do not wish to be photographed or recorded, please inform the photographer or a member of Economics staff on the day. You can withdraw your consent at any time via email to bozena.beauclair@warwick.ac.uk.

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