Yukon Huang

Yukon Huang is the Senior Associate of the Carnegie Asia Program, a research group that explores the impact financial events on the Asia Pacific region. In particular, he specialises in disruptive security, governance, and technological risks, as well as the relationship between Asia and the global economy. This isn't Yukon's first influential role, as he was also the Director of the World Bank's China Program. Boasting such a wealth of industry experience, Yukon now tours the speaking circuit to commentate on major financial advancements and crisis, predicting Asia's future economic prospects.

Yukon earned a B.A. in Economics from Yale University, followed by a Masters and a PhD in Economics from Princeton University, prior to entering the world of finance. In 1976, he first joined the World Bank as their Economist for South Asia. Additional global responsibilities as the Director for Russia and the Soviet Union Republics of Central Asia, includes holding conversations with Governments on economic decisions.

As the Chief of Bank Assistance Policy, he completed financial risk assessments on economic policies. Based in Beijing, Yukon was the World Bank’s Country Director for China from 1997 till 2004. In this role, he analysed key trends in China's economy, overcame policy issues and built inter global partnerships. Yukon formed an infrastructural foundation upon which emerging markets could grow. Following this role, he was the Senior Advisor to the East Asia Vice-President, where he provided research for the 2006 World Bank and IMF Annual Meetings on Asia's economy.

A frequent commentator, Yukon's extensive knowledge has been showcased through several media publications, including Wall Street Journal and Foreign Affairs. Expanding his influence, he has also published books on East Asia's economic development, migration and geography, titled Asia Visions, Reshaping Economic Geography in East Asia and International Migration and Development in East Asia and the Pacific. As a finance speaker, Yukon uses his wide breadth of knowledge to educate audiences on global economics, in relation to South and East Asia. Eloquent in his execution, audiences come away with a new perspective on previous financial advancements, influenced by first-hand experience from the helm of the World Bank.