Douglas Elliott

Douglas Elliott is a prominent Partner at Oliver Wyman, based in New York, where he specializes in financial regulation and its implications for public policy within the financial sector. His work encompasses a wide range of topics, including digital assets, data rights in finance, and the effects of capital and liquidity requirements. He has authored several influential papers, such as “Financial Institutions in an Age of Populism” and “Central Bank Digital Currencies: 7 Policy Mistakes to Avoid”.124

Before joining Oliver Wyman, Elliott was a Fellow in Economic Studies at The Brookings Institution, where he extensively analyzed financial institutions and markets, particularly during the Euro Crisis. He has also served as a Visiting Scholar at the International Monetary Fund and worked as a consultant for various international financial organizations, including the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank.134 His extensive experience in investment banking spans two decades, primarily at J.P. Morgan, where he focused on mergers and acquisitions.23

Elliott is known for his clear and accessible analysis of complex issues, having testified before Congress multiple times and participated in numerous high-profile speaking engagements. His educational background includes graduating magna cum laude from Harvard College with an A.B. in Sociology in 1981 and obtaining an M.A. in Computer Science from Duke University in 1984.14