Ernesto Revilla

Ernesto Revilla is an Adjunct Professor of Economics at New York University's Leonard N. Stern School of Business. He currently serves as Managing Director and Chief Economist for Latin America at Citigroup, following a distinguished career that includes roles as Mexico Economist at Citi, Chief Economist at Mexico's Ministry of Finance, and Economist at the World Bank in Washington, DC.

• Teaches Global Economy course at NYU Stern
• Academic affiliations: ITAM (Mexico), University of Chicago, NYU Stern

Education:

• PhD in Economics (2004), University of Chicago
• Undergraduate in Economics, ITAM (Mexico)

With expertise spanning macroeconomic analysis, financial sector development, and policy formulation in Latin America, Revilla combines academic rigor with practical experience from both public and private sectors. His career reflects a focus on economic forecasting, institutional reform, and regional development challenges.

Professional Trajectory

• 12-year tenure at Mexican Ministry of Finance (rising to Chief Economist)
• World Bank economist (Washington, DC)
• Citigroup Latin America Chief Economist since 2015
• Academic teaching experience at ITAM, University of Chicago, and NYU