Daniel Zaga

Daniel Zaga is the chief economist for Spanish Latin America at Deloitte, where he leads the firm's economic analysis practice across the region. Zaga holds a doctorate in development economics from the Graduate Institute of Geneva and a master's degree from the London School of Economics. His academic background also includes a specialization in econometrics from ITAM in Mexico, providing a foundation in economic research and quantitative analysis.

Zaga has worked for both the Mexican and Argentine governments for more than 10 years, focusing on macroeconomics, competitiveness, and finance. Earlier in his career, he served as a consultant for impact evaluation on Mexican nutritional programs at the United Nations Development Programme, contributing to program evaluation and data analysis. He also worked as a financial market analyst at Vector Casa de Bolsa, concentrating on macroeconomic and financial analysis. This experience across international organizations, government, and financial markets informs Zaga's perspective on economic trends in Latin America.

At Deloitte, Zaga is part of the firm's global economic leadership network and is listed among the leaders of the Deloitte Economic Institute. He directs D.Econosignal, Mexico, a Deloitte platform responsible for evaluating economic trends and generating macroeconomic, sectoral, and regional reports for senior executives. His areas of expertise include impact evaluation, development economics, and macroeconomic analysis.

Zaga is a keynote speaker and commentator on economic affairs, regularly presenting insights on the economic landscape of Latin America. He has delivered conferences on topics such as "Geopolitics, Trade, and Steel: The New Map of Global Risks," analyzing the global energy and economic environment, steel production in markets such as China, and Mexico's opportunities in the industry. Zaga has also analyzed factors affecting visitor volumes during major events, such as the FIFA World Cup in Mexico, including the impact of dynamic ticketing prices on tourism patterns. His work focuses on translating complex macroeconomic data into actionable insights for business leaders, policymakers, and industry audiences.