Advisory board
Dr. Jarmo Kotilaine
Advisory Board — Strategy and Economics
30-year development economist; strategy, economic growth, and financial sector advancement for GCC governments and banking institutions.
Profile summary
Dr. Jarmo Kotilaine is a development economist with 30 years of experience spanning academia, consultancy, banking, and government. His expertise is rooted in strategy development, economic growth, and financial sector advancement, particularly in the Gulf region, with work across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.
He has been pivotal in shaping national economic and financial sector strategies and in building research and data analytics capacity within leading institutions. As a published author and commentator, his work has informed policy-making and strategic planning across industries.
Expertise & accomplishments
- Strategy development: Designed and executed economic and financial sector strategies driving national and sectoral growth.
- Economic development: Advised governments and financial institutions on economic policy and structural reform.
- Financial sector development: Guided institutions in improving market efficiency and long-term growth.
- Thought leadership: Contributed published work, commentary, and institutional research.
Role at A8 Advisory
Jarmo advises on macroeconomic context and forward-looking market insight where an acquisition thesis depends on sector or regional trajectory.
Extended profile on the parent firm's site: a8innovation.com