Event Description
TEI's CTO Discussion Series - August 27, 2025 - Navigating Economic Trends with Dr. Ira Kalish
Join us for a compelling one-hour session in TEI’s ongoing CTO Discussion Series, featuring Dr. Ira Kalish, Chief Global Economist at Deloitte. Dr. Kalish will provide an insightful overview of current global economic trends and their implications for in-house heads of corporate tax departments. Drawing on his extensive experience advising multinational corporations and global institutions, Dr. Kalish will explore key macroeconomic developments—including inflation, interest rates, labor markets, and geopolitical shifts.
This session is designed to help Chief Tax Officers anticipate economic changes, align tax strategies with broader business objectives, and engage effectively with C-suite leadership.
TEI’s CTO Monthly Discussion Series provides a dedicated forum for Chief Tax Officers to connect, exchange insights, and discuss emerging issues and strategic priorities in a confidential, peer-only environment. These virtual sessions offer a unique opportunity to engage with fellow CTOs on timely topics, share best practices, and strengthen your professional network.
Eligibility: This is a free, members-only event. Attendance is limited exclusively to TEI members currently serving in a Chief Tax Officer role.
Registration: To register, please email us at meetings@tei.org. All requests will be reviewed for eligibility.
Note: This event is not eligible for CPE credit.
Speakers:
Ira Kalish: Chief Global Economist, DTTL
Dr. Ira Kalish is the Chief Global and US Economist of Deloitte. He is a specialist in global economic issues as well as the effects of economic, demographic, and social trends on the global business environment. He has written about the economies of Western Europe, Eastern Europe, Southeast Asia, China, Japan, Mexico and South America, and has also written extensively on global consumer markets. He is the principal author and editor of Deloitte’s Weekly Global Economic Update.
Dr. Kalish provides thought leadership and perspectives on economic issues, including their expected impact on business operations and trends, to Deloitte clients as well as Deloitte leadership. He has given numerous presentations to corporations and trade organizations on topics related to the global economy. Dr. Kalish also serves on the Business at OECD Economic Policy Committee which advises the OECD on macroeconomic policy issues. In addition, he serves on the World Economic Forum’s Community of Chief Economists. He is widely traveled and has given presentations in 47 countries on six continents.
Registration
If you are in TEI’s CTO group you should have received a link to register for the event. If you are not part of the group, but serve in that capacity for your organization and would like to join the group, please email us at meetings@tei.org. All requests will be reviewed for eligibility.