Kesner Pharel is a distinguished Haitian economist, financial analyst, business leader, and economic commentator with more than four decades of experience in economics, finance, public policy, and business development.
He is the Chairman and CEO of Group Croissance S.A., a Haiti-based consulting firm specializing in economics, finance, management, and technology. Previously, he served as an economist at the Bank of the Republic of Haiti and as a consultant to the World Bank, Inter-American Development Bank, and Economist Intelligence Unit.
A respected voice in Haiti's economic landscape, Pharel has served as an economic and financial commentator for Radio Métropole since 1991. He has also taught economics, banking, and capital markets at leading Haitian universities.
He holds a Master of Public Administration from Harvard University, a master's degree in Sports Administration from the University of Lyon, and bachelor's degrees in Economics and Political Science from George Washington University.
Through his leadership, research, and public commentary, Pharel has contributed significantly to economic education, financial literacy, and discussions on Haiti's economic development.