David King, Ph.D.

Development Economist & International Project Management Expert

USAID Project Leader. Financial Sector Expert. Strategic Advisor.

David King is a distinguished development economist with extensive experience leading USAID projects across the Western Balkans. As Chief of Party for seven major USAID initiatives, he has spearheaded economic growth programs in Bosnia & Herzegovina, Serbia, Montenegro, and Kosovo. Dr. King has also served as a lead facilitator for USAID's Economic Growth Officers Training program, training over 500 staff members worldwide. His expertise spans financial sector development, enterprise competitiveness, and strategic economic planning. Beyond his USAID work, Dr. King has held leadership positions at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, OECD, and Citibank, and founded a successful manufacturing company.

USAID Project Leadership

USAID

Chief of Party for seven USAID projects in the Western Balkans
Led projects in Bosnia & Herzegovina, Serbia, Montenegro, and Kosovo
Lead facilitator for USAID's Economic Growth Officers Training
Trained over 500 economic growth staff from USAID worldwide
Key contributor to USAID's economic growth strategy revision

International Development Consulting

World Bank, EBRD, PwC, Deloitte, IBM

Supported economic growth strategies in 20+ countries
Regions: Eastern Europe, Africa, Caucasus, South and Central Asia
Focus on enterprise competitiveness and financial sector development
Expertise in economic growth strategy implementation

Private Sector Leadership

Various Organizations

Founded and grew a successful manufacturing company to 120 employees
Named Small Business Leader of the Year (Rhode Island, 1993)
Division Chief at Federal Reserve Bank of New York
Administrator at OECD in Paris
Department Head at Citibank in New York and Chicago
Created Citicorp Mezzanine Investments ($200M+ portfolio)

Areas of Expertise

Financial Sector Development

Extensive experience in financial sector development, banking, and investment strategies for emerging markets.

Economic Development

Expert in development economics with nearly three decades of experience in strategy development and implementation across multiple regions.

Enterprise Competitiveness

Specialist in enhancing firm-level competitiveness and developing strategies for sustainable business growth.

Project Management

Proven track record in leading complex international development projects and managing large-scale initiatives.

Academic Contribution

Taught at prestigious institutions including Yale, NYU, London Business School, and INSEAD. Published in scholarly journals and major media outlets.

Strategic Advisory

Provides strategic guidance on economic growth, financial sector development, and enterprise competitiveness.