Manish Sharma

Professor of Economics, Hosei University
Visiting Research Fellow, Institute of Geoeconomics [IOG]

Dr. Sharma is a Professor of Economics at Hosei University and a Visiting Research Fellow at Institute of Geoeconomics, with over two decades of experience spanning academia, think tanks and corporate finance. His academic journey includes research and teaching positions at renowned institutions including Jawaharlal Nehru University, University of Tokyo, London School of Economics, Temple University, and Doshisha Business School.

Until 2012, Dr. Sharma served as Director (India coverage/M&A) in the Corporate Finance Department at Daiwa Capital Markets' Tokyo headquarters, providing strategic financial guidance to major corporations. He subsequently transitioned to full-time academia, bringing his extensive practical knowledge to students at universities across Asia.

His other notable experiences include 13 years of radio newscasting with NHK World, and running an investment advisory.

Dr. Sharma holds a Ph.D. in Financial Economics.