Dan McCrum

Dan McCrum is an award-winning Financial Times journalist and author, best known for exposing the Wirecard scandal and bringing financial fraud to light with gripping clarity.

Dan McCrum is an award-winning investigative journalist and author, best known for uncovering one of the biggest financial frauds in recent history – the rise and dramatic fall of Wirecard.

A long-standing member of the Financial Times investigations team, Dan has built a reputation for fearless reporting, sharp analysis, and a clear, compelling storytelling style. His bestselling book, Money Men: A Hot Startup, A Billion Dollar Fraud, A Fight for the Truth, charts the gripping true story behind his six-year investigation into Wirecard – a tale of deception, high finance, and the global chase for the truth.

Dan’s work has earned him widespread recognition, including accolades from the London Press Club, Society of Editors, the Overseas Press Club, and the Gerald Loeb Awards. He’s been honoured with the Ludwig Erhard Prize for economic journalism and was named Journalist of the Year at the British Journalism Awards in 2020.

His investigation was also brought to screen in the Netflix documentary Skandal! Bringing Down Wirecard, a documentary thriller that follows Dan’s pursuit of the truth in the face of serious pushback and dirty tricks.

As a speaker, Dan is as engaging as he is insightful. He speaks on global finance, investigative journalism, corporate misconduct, and the wider economic lessons of the Wirecard scandal. With a rare ability to unpack complex issues in a way that’s accessible, entertaining and thought-provoking, Dan leaves audiences both informed and inspired.

A natural storyteller with a sharp wit and a wealth of real-world experience, Dan McCrum brings energy, credibility and fresh perspective to every event.