Eugene C. McQuaid

Eugene C. McQuaid is a highly experienced economic advisor with a strong background in econometrics, strategic planning, and urban development. Currently serving as a Senior Economic Advisor at the Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing since November 2022, McQuaid has held numerous senior advisory roles across various ministries in Saudi Arabia, including the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development, the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, and the Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu. With expertise in digital economy transformation, economic productivity modeling, and public financial management, McQuaid's previous positions include roles at the Asian Financial Cooperation Association, Qatar Financial Centre Authority, and the International Monetary Fund. McQuaid holds a Master's Degree in Economics with a focus on Statistics and Econometrics from University College Dublin and a Bachelor's Degree in Economics from the same institution.