Global Insight
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Global Insight was formed in March 2001 from the merger of WEFA (formerly Wharton Econometric Forecasting Associates) and DRI (formerly Data Resources Inc), together with Primark Decision Economics, Primark Poland and French company DAFSA. It later acquired several other companies, including PlanEcon, CIEMEX, Reebie, and London-based World Markets Research Centre.
Global Insight provides the most comprehensive economic and financial information available on countries, regions and industries, using a unique combination of expertise, models, data and software within a common analytical framework to support planning and decision-making. The company also provides consulting and advisory services, with deep knowledge of many industries, such as automotive, energy, health, construction, comsumer goods, etc.
The company started out with turnover of USD 70 million. It had revenues of over $95 million in 2006 and has more than 600 economists and other staff in 23 offices in 13 countries, making it the world's largest economics organization. It serves over 3,800 clients in industry, finance and government world-wide.
Global Insight is privately held, and was founded by Dr. Joseph E. Kasputys, who serves as its president and ceo.
