Richard Bolwijn is the Head of the Investment Research Branch in UNCTAD's Investment and Enterprise Division, based in Geneva. He leads the research for the annual World Investment Reports as well as UNCTAD’s technical assistance on investment promotion and facilitation in developing countries. Prior to joining UNCTAD, Richard was a senior manager in McKinsey & Company, Italy, advising corporate clients across Europe, Africa and the Middle East on strategy and business development. He also worked in the economics group of KPMG Consulting, UK. Richards holds degrees in International Economics from Bocconi University in Milan, Italy, and in International Relations from Groningen University in the Netherlands.