Welcome / Bienvenue / 歡迎 / Willkommen / Приветствие:
Thank you for visiting my site. I am an economics / finance / policy professional currently based in Abu Dhabi. I grew up in Toronto, Canada and was educated at the University of Toronto (BSc) and Princeton University (MA, PhD).
Before my move to Abu Dhabi to work as an economic advisor to the local government, I had previously worked in Riyadh (regulator), Dubai (consulting, policy), Montréal (start-ups), New York City (finance), and Singapore (consulting). Although my background may sound prima facie like that of many Ivy League graduates, my story is highly atypical. Some details about my odd past can be found in the About or Stories sections.
- A selfie with myself.
About this site:
This site is a repository of all the formal writings and media from me (and some popular press coverage), as well as a place for me to provide notes on topics dear to me. I also share some personal stories on unusual circumstances and events in my life. I hope to one day gather these tales into a memoir.
Contact me:
I would love to hear from you if you have thoughts, opinions, critiques or general feedback on any of the content on this website.
To send me an e-mail:
Kai L. Chan
Abu Dhabi, 2025
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