Chris Kuehl Speaker Biography
Analyst, Economist, and Thought-Leader
Dr. Chris Kuehl serves as a Managing Director at Armada Corporate Intelligence. In this role, he delivers insightful forecasts and strategic guidance to a diverse range of corporate clients globally. Furthermore, he holds the distinguished position of chief economist for several prominent national and international organizations. These include the Fabricators and Manufacturers Association, the National Association of Credit Management, Finance, Credit and International Business, and the Business Information Industry Association. Additionally, he acts as the economic analyst for multiple state accounting societies, specifically in Missouri, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Kansas. Dr. Kuehl’s extensive expertise makes him a highly sought-after economist speaker.
Diverse Clientele and Industry Engagement
Dr. Kuehl’s impressive roster of major clients includes well-known companies across various sectors. For instance, he advises TranSystems and YRC Freight. He also works with C-Biz and the Kansas City Southern Railroad. Additionally, Echo Logistics and numerous other organizations benefit from his strategic insights. His broad client base underscores his adaptability and relevance as an economist speaker for diverse industries. His deep involvement with national and international associations further highlights his standing as a leading voice in economic analysis and forecasting.
Academic Background and Global Teaching Experience
Before establishing Armada in 1999, Dr. Kuehl dedicated 15 years to academia. During this time, he held the position of professor of economics and finance. Moreover, his teaching experience extended beyond the United States to include institutions in Hungary, Russia, Estonia, Singapore, and Taiwan. He possesses advanced degrees in several key areas. These include economics, Soviet studies, and East Asian studies. His strong academic foundation provides a robust framework for his analysis and informs his presentations as an experienced economist speaker.
Author of Influential Intelligence Briefs
Dr. Chris Kuehl, a prominent economist speaker, is the author of two significant publications from Armada: Business Intelligence Briefs and Executive Intelligence Briefs. These publications offer valuable insights into national and regional political and economic trends. This information directly impacts crucial business decisions. Furthermore, these briefs are widely distributed through various business organizations, reaching a broad audience of professionals seeking informed economic perspectives.
Key Role with Fabricators and Manufacturers Association
As the Chief Economist for the Fabricators and Manufacturers Association, Dr. Kuehl plays a pivotal role in providing economic guidance to this key sector. He authors their bi-monthly publication, Fabrinomics, offering timely and relevant economic analysis for fabricators and manufacturers. Additionally, he serves as a key economic commentator at all of their national and international meetings, sharing his expertise directly with industry leaders. His deep understanding of this sector makes him a particularly valuable economist speaker for related events.
Leadership at the National Association of Credit Management
Dr. Kuehl also holds the significant position of Chief Economist for the National Association of Credit Management. In this capacity, he is responsible for preparing their monthly Credit Managers Index. This index is a comprehensive national survey tracking credit and financial movement. Moreover, he serves as a key economic analyst and commentator for their various meetings and conferences, providing crucial insights to credit and financial professionals nationwide. His expertise in credit markets further enhances his reputation as a well-rounded economist speaker.
Chris Kuehl Speaking Topics
Welcome Back Volatility
Trends and forecasts for the US domestic economy – The titles change constantly as does the content. This is a very current assessment of the US economy at the time of the presentation and a forward looking analysis of trends to watch.
Trends and Forecasts for the US Domestic Economy
The titles change constantly as does the content. This is a very current assessment of the US economy at the time of the presentation and a forward looking analysis of trends to watch.
Trends and Forecasts for the Global Economy
As with the domestic economy presentation this one looks at the situation facing the global economy and provides the analysis of future trends. This can be a very broad sweep or it can be narrowed to specific regions such as Europe, Asia, Latin America, Africa and the Middle East. There is also the opportunity to target specific nations.
Focused Economic Programs
These can either be domestic in concentration or global but they hone in on some specfic industry or sector. These have included manufacturing, transportation and logistics, credit management, accounting, banking and finance, health care, energy and retail. Others can be developed upon request.
Special Topics
These have included presentations on the economic impact of piracy and organized crime, the impact of global terrorism on economic trends, and the extent to which financial crime and corruption has affected global trade patterns.
