Alena Kozakova
About:
I am a competition and regulatory microeconomist with almost two decades of professional experience within the private and public sectors. I am a Director in the London office of E.CA Economics. My previous experience includes being the Chief Economist of the water regulator, Ofwat, Manager at the consulting firm, Frontier Economics, and an Assistant Director at the Competition Commission.
languages
English, French, Czech
Expertise:
Experience:
E.CA Economics
Director at E.CA Economics
October 2021 - Present • London, United Kingdom
I lead the London office of E.CA Economics together with my colleague Bas Dessens.Ofwat
Chief Economist at Ofwat
5 years 2 mth • August 2016 - October 2021 • LONDON, United Kingdom
I was responsible for the quality of the economic analysis of the water regulator Ofwat. I provided quality assurance to the five year price review and on appeal, launched the business retail market and led a merger review under the special Water Act regime.Education:
City University, London, UK
2005 - 2007
MSc in Economic Regulation and Competition (Distinction)
Ecole nationale d'administration, Paris and Strasbourg, France
2001 - 2003
Masters in Public Administration
Institut d'etudes politiques, Paris, France
2000 - 2001
Masters in Political Science
University of Economics, Prague, Czech Republic
1999 - 2000
MSc in Economics (Distinction)
University of Economics, Prague, Czech Republic
1995 - 1998
BSc in Economics