Deng Joins BRG as Managing Director in Antitrust Practice

Portfolio - People | Mar 04, 2025 | EIN

Deng Joins BRG as Managing Director in Antitrust Practice

Washington, March 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading global consulting firm BRG has announced the addition of Dr. Ai Deng to its Antitrust and Competition Practice as a Managing Director. Dr. Deng, a distinguished economist with nearly two decades of experience in economic consulting and academic research, brings an impressive breadth of experience advising clients on major cartel, market manipulation, and monopolization cases. His career includes collaborations with prominent regulatory bodies such as the U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Commodity Futures Trading Commission, and Federal Trade Commission on various issues including merger investigations and financial market manipulation. Dr. Deng’s academic prowess is evident in his extensive publications focused on econometrics, predictive analytics, and the intersection of technology with antitrust issues, particularly in the context of AI and blockchain. With this new appointment, BRG aims to leverage Dr. Deng's multidisciplinary expertise in econometric tools, AI, machine learning, and data science to further strengthen its position in navigating complex regulatory landscapes for its clientele across diverse industries. Dr. Deng also remains affiliated with several academic and professional institutions, including the Romanian National Council for Scientific Research, Johns Hopkins University, and the American Bar Association's Antitrust Source magazine. His addition enhances BRG's capabilities in addressing the intricate challenges of today's digital economy and platform markets.

Sectors

  • Consulting Services
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Economic Research
  • Technology

Geography

  • United States – The announcement and Dr. Deng's work are based in Washington, D.C., principal to U.S.-based regulatory and consulting activities.

Industry

  • Consulting Services – BRG operates as a global expert services and consulting firm, offering solutions in antitrust, competition, economics, and more.
  • Regulatory Compliance – The involvement of the U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and other similar bodies highlights the regulatory compliance industry as a key focus of Dr. Deng’s work at BRG.
  • Economic Research – Dr. Deng's extensive background in econometrics and economic consulting positions economic research as a primary industry focus.
  • Technology – Dr. Deng's work on technologies such as artificial intelligence and blockchain in the context of antitrust issues accentuates the technology industry's relevance.

Financials

    Participants

    NameRoleTypeDescription
    BRG (Berkeley Research Group)Hiring EntityCompanyA global consulting firm specializing in antitrust, competition, economic research, and regulatory compliance.
    Dr. Ai DengNew HirePersonAn economist and thought leader with extensive experience in economic consulting and academic research.
    U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory CommissionCollaboratorGovernmentA regulatory agency involved in overseeing merger investigations and financial market manipulation, collaborated with Dr. Deng.
    Commodity Futures Trading CommissionCollaboratorGovernmentAnother regulatory body involved in market regulation with whom Dr. Deng has worked.
    Federal Trade CommissionCollaboratorGovernmentA U.S. agency working on antitrust laws and prevention of anticompetitive practices, associated with Dr. Deng's work.