Meet the team
Alpesh Paleja
Deputy Chief Economist
Alpesh is the CBI’s Deputy Chief Economist, leading the teams that monitor and analyse the UK and global economies. He oversees the delivery of the CBI’s long-standing business surveys and produces a wide range of economic commentary for business audiences. This includes regular snapshots on key developments, in-depth analytical pieces, and the CBI’s flagship UK economic forecast.
A regular speaker and media commentator, Alpesh provides insights on economic trends and the outlook through bespoke presentations and public engagements. A key focus of his team’s work is helping businesses understand the strategic implications of economic developments, enriched by intelligence from the CBI’s unique survey data and policy insights.
Alpesh has been with the CBI since 2008 in a variety of roles, including work on the UK economy, emerging markets, and economic analysis across multiple policy areas. He holds a BSc in Economics and an MSc in International Business Economics, both from City University.