Diana Choyleva

Diana Choyleva is an economist and analyst specializing in China’s economy and its impact on global markets. As the founder and chief economist of Enodo Economics, an independent macroeconomic and political forecasting firm based in London, Choyleva has focused on analyzing China’s economic and political landscape for more than two decades. Her background, shaped by her upbringing in Bulgaria and training in Western economics, informs her analysis of the intersection between capitalism and communism and China’s evolving global role.

Choyleva’s career includes a 16-year tenure at Lombard Street Research, now TS Lombard, where she served as chief economist and head of research, leading global analysis and expanding the firm’s presence in Asia. She is the author of four books: "Petrodollar to Digital Yuan," "China’s Quest for Financial Self-Reliance," "The American Phoenix," and "The Bill from the China Shop." These works examine shifts in the global financial system and China’s strategic ambitions. Choyleva’s analysis appears in publications such as Financial Times, Wall Street Journal, Nikkei Asian Review, and Foreign Policy, and she is a commentator on Bloomberg, BBC, and CNBC.

Choyleva serves as a non-executive director at JPMorgan Asia Growth and Income plc and as a senior fellow at the Asia Society Policy Institute Center for China Analysis. Her public speaking engagements at global conferences and media outlets focus on communicating complex economic trends to a wide range of audiences. Choyleva is recognized for challenging consensus and providing actionable insights in international economics and public speaking.