Oliver Chen is a Managing Director and senior equity research analyst specializing in retail and luxury goods. Renowned for his deep understanding of consumer behavior and ability to predict emerging trends and technological shifts, Oliver serves as a trusted thought partner for retail and brand leaders. Oliver has been recognized as a top analyst by the Institutional Investor All-America Research team and was named to the National Retail Federation’s “2019 List of People Shaping Retail’s Future.” In 2023, he was honored as one of the Outstanding 50 Asian Americans in Business by the Asian American Business Development Center. A sought-after speaker at industry events, Oliver is also an Adjunct Professor of Retail and Marketing at Columbia Business School, where he teaches “New Frontiers in Retailing.” Before joining Cowen in 2014, Oliver spent seven years at Citigroup, covering the U.S. consumer retail landscape. He also held roles at UBS, PepsiCo International, and JPMorgan. He holds a B.S. in Business Administration from Georgetown University and an MBA from the Wharton School, where he co-founded the Wharton Retail Club and received the Jay H. Baker Retail Award. Oliver’s passion for retail began early, working in his family’s business in Natchitoches, Louisiana, at age 12. Today, his insights are frequently featured in leading publications, including CNBC, Bloomberg, The New York Times, Financial Times, Barron’s, and The Wall Street Journal.