Hemant
Passi

Principal Advisor (Data Science and Modelling)

Hemant Passi is a senior economist and data scientist with deep experience in public sector economic modelling and analytics. 

He is a recognised expert in data science and analytics, economic modelling and fiscal policy advice, developed over almost two decades at Ofcom (UK telecommunications regulator), New Zealand Treasury and New Zealand Infrastructure Commission (Te Waihanga) and in consulting roles.

Hemant has led major data science and analytics work streams, developed influential frameworks for public sector discount rates, and led important economic and regulatory modelling projects.

His current interests lie in machine learning and data science and deploying new technologies to improve analytical outputs.

Hemant holds an MPhil from the University of Cambridge and an MSc from the University of Warwick.