Our Team
Meet the dedicated experts driving our mission forward. Our team brings decades of experience across international trade, public policy, and digital innovation.
Arthur Sterling
Executive Director
Sarah Jenkins
Head of Global Policy
Marcus Thompson
Chief Economist
Elena Rodriguez
Director of Digital Integration
James Wilson
Director of Partnerships
Dr. Amina Diallo
Lead, Emerging Markets
Global Network
A Diverse Team Across 15 Time Zones.
Our strength lies in our global footprint. AEI's leadership and technical experts are stationed across major financial hubs and emerging markets alike, allowing us to maintain on-the-ground intelligence and foster localized policy dialogues.
Our Core Values
The principles that guide our team's daily interactions, research methodologies, and policy recommendations.
Institutional Independence
We operate free from partisan influence, ensuring that our economic models and policy frameworks are driven solely by empirical data and the pursuit of global equity.
Collaborative Innovation
Solving complex international trade frictions requires diverse perspectives. We foster an environment where tech engineers collaborate directly with trade economists.
Actionable Impact
We measure our success not by the volume of reports published, but by the tangible reduction of trade barriers and the measurable growth of the businesses we empower.
Want to Join Our Mission?
We are always looking for passionate economists, policy experts, and digital innovators to help shape the future of global trade.