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Kenneth S. Courtis Vice Chairman Goldman Sachs Asia Pacific Professor Kenneth S. Courtis is Managing Director of Goldman Sachs and Vice Chairman of Goldman Sachs Asia. Professor Courtis advises the firm on economics and strategy throughout the Asia-Pacific region as well as in Europe and North America. Professor Courtis has won numerous prizes and distinctions for his research and is a valued advisor on international economic, financial and investment matters. He has lectured and written widely on the related fields of international finance, macro-economic policy, global capital markets and strategy. He is a prominently quoted commentator on global economic, financial and political developments. Professor Courtis has published on major international economic, public policy, investment, and strategy issues and frequent guest commentator on television news programs. He has lectured at Keio and Tokyo universities and at leading universities in Europe and North America. He serves on the International Advisory Boards of a variety of leading international firms, Asian Internet companies, public policy organizations, and universities. After graduating with honours from Glendon College in Toronto, Professor Courtis received a M.A. in international economics from Sussex University, England, a M.B.A. in finance and strategy from INSEAD (European Institute of Business Administration), and a Doctorate, with honours and the highest distinction, from the Institute of Economic and Political Studies in Paris. Prior to joining Goldman Sachs, he served as Chief Asia Economist and Strategist for Deutsche Bank. More Information: http://www.gs.com