Michela is a senior economist and the research lead within the EMEA Research Centre. She liaises with partners around the firm to identify, scope and develop international thought leadership. Michela leads Deloitte’s European CFO Survey, working closely with local teams to ensure the European report provides relevant and valuable insights from both regional and national perspectives. Before joining Deloitte, Michela developed thought leadership for Allianz Asset Management, with a focus on demographic changes and long-term savings and investments. Michela has a PhD in economics.