John Rutledge

John Rutledge, whose LinkedIn username is drjohnrutledge, is a prominent economist and investment strategist with a diverse and extensive career spanning academia, finance, and business leadership. Here's an overview of his professional background:

Current Positions

Chief Investment Strategist at Safanad: John Rutledge has been serving as the Chief Investment Strategist at Safanad since January 2008.1 In this role, he helps direct the allocation of capital to investment opportunities in private equity, real estate, and marketable securities across global markets.

Chairman, Board of Directors at Early Learning Academies: He has held this position since June 20171, which is one of his current leadership roles.

Other Notable Positions

• Economics Contributor: CNBC (since 2009) and Forbes Magazine (since 1990)1
• Senior Research Professor: Claremont Graduate University (since 2010)1
• Honorary Professor: Chinese Academy of Sciences (since 2007)1
• Chairman: Rutledge Capital, LLC (since 1991) and Rutledge & Company (since 1990)1

Academic Background

Dr. Rutledge has a strong academic foundation:

• Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Virginia (1970-1973)1
• Former Associate Professor of Economics at Claremont McKenna College (1975-1982)1
• Former Assistant Professor of Economics at Tulane University (1973-1975)1

Expertise and Contributions

John Rutledge is known for his expertise in economics and finance. He appears regularly on CNBC shows, contributes to Forbes, and has been involved in high-level economic advisory roles.1 His experience includes chairing dissertation committees for Ph.D. students and teaching courses on complex economic topics such as behavioral finance and macroeconomics.1

Honors and Recognition

Throughout his career, Dr. Rutledge has received several honors, including:

• Doctor of Letters from Lake Forest College (1990)1
• Honorary Professor appointments at multiple Chinese universities1
• Great Wall Friendship Award issued by Wang Qishan, Governor of Beijing and Vice President of PRC (2008)1

John Rutledge's diverse experience in academia, media, and investment strategy, combined with his leadership roles in various organizations, makes him a notable figure in the fields of economics and finance.