Finance & Economics
Speakers Corner has an extensive catalogue and network of economists, politicians, business commentators, presenters, futurists and academic professors who are ideally suited to opening a conference to set the agenda from an economic perspective either globally or locally.
Most of the Speakers Corner speakers will tie in key trends and make them sector specific so any insight is relevant to the audience.
Want to be more specific in your search? You can filter by topic (up to 3), gender, and fee band here!
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Marianne Abib-Pech
Leadership Expert
International entrepreneur Marianne Abib-Pech has experienced a meteoric rise in business leadership.
£5 - £10K -
Douglas Alexander
A strategic adviser to international law firm Pinsent Masons, and a senior adviser to U2 frontman Bono on development and investment in Africa, Douglas Alexander is a respected keynote speaker
£10 - £15K -
Ricardo Amorim
Brazilian Economist
An expert in global economy and investments, Ricardo Amorim is a charismatic international keynote speaker able to explain complex issues in easy soundbites.
£15K & Over -
Giles Andrews
Co-founder of Zopa
Entrepreneur & co-founder of the online Social Lending company Zopa, Giles Andrews speaks on many business topics including branding, leadership & customer service
£2.5 - £5K -
Tom Avery
Polar Explorer
The combination of a career in the City with Arthur Andersen before embarking on his explorations, makes Tom Avery a unique & winning motivational speaker.
£5 - £10K -
Scott Bales
Moven Bank
Scott Bales is a global futurist, innovation & digital strategist, serial entrepreneur and TEDx speaker.
£10 - £15K -
Jose Manuel Barroso
Former Portuguese PM
Jose Manuel Durao Barroso was President of the European Commission from 2004-14, and Prime Minister of Portugal from 2002-04.
£15K & Over -
Tanya Beckett
TV & Radio Broadcaster
A business and general news presenter for the BBC, the banker turned broadcaster Tanya Beckett calls upon her in-depth knowledge of finance and sales as an excellent conference facilitator and awards host.
£2.5 - £5K -
Tom Bergin
Reuters Correspondent
Tom Bergin is a former oil broker turned energy industry reporter for Reuters.
£2.5 - £5K -
David Bermingham
NatWest Three
David Bermingham is an author and accomplished speaker. Ex soldier and former banker who became embroiled in the infamous Enron scandal, his engaging story resonates with corporate audiences.
£2.5 - £5K -
Jasmine Birtles
Financial Commentator
Jasmine manages to mix finance and comedy "a kind of laughing stockbroker!"
£5 - £10K -
David Blanchflower
Economcs Professor
Economics speaker, David Blanchflower was named Business Person of the year in 2008 and was a member of the MPC at the Bank of England from 2006-2009
£15K & Over -
Phillip Blond
Theology Expert
Political thinker, Anglican theologian, and director of think tank ResPublica.
£2.5 - £5K -
Jonty Bloom
Economist & Business Correspondent
BBC correspondent Jonty Bloom is an experienced conference facilitator and keynote speaker on business, economics and current affairs.
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Roger Bootle
Telegraph Economist
Roger Bootle's expertise and knowledge of the economic landscape, makes him a highly sought after keynote speaker.
£5 - £10K -
Miranda Brawn
A trusted business, legal and diversity expert
A trusted business and diversity expert, Miranda Brawn drives companies to achieve strong financial performance and public engagement.
< £2.5k -
Todd Buchholz
White House Economist
Todd Buchholz was Director of economic policy at the White House, MD of $15 billion hedge fund, and an award-winning economics teacher at Harvard.
£10 - £15K -
Sally Bundock
Financial Journalist
Sally is the host of Business Live on BBC News and BBC World News, she has covered many historic and momentous events.
< £2.5k -
Vince Cable
MP, Business & Innovation
Vince Cable is a former cabinet minister and remains at the forefront of political and economic discourse.
£5 - £10K -
Frances Cairncross
Economist & Journalist
Frances is Rector of Exeter College, Oxford University. She was former managing editor of the Economist, an author and has chaired conferences worldwide.
£5 - £10K -
Giles Chance
Chinese Business
Giles Chance is a leading expert on Chinese business, and an adept and experienced keynote speaker on business and finance, emerging markets and economics.
£5 - £10K -
Adrian Chiles
Chatty Sport Host
Television and radio presenter on Business, Finance and Sport. Adrian Chiles is one of television’s most versatile and sought after presenters.
£10 - £15K -
Ken Clarke
Former Chancellor of The Exchequer, Ken is the Conservative MP for Rushcliffe. He speaks on life and politics today and how he sees the world changing.
£5 - £10K -
Sara Coburn
Freelance Broadcaster
Sara Coburn is a freelance broadcaster who works with the BBC on a variety of business programmes and is a highly skilled conference facilitator and host.
£2.5 - £5K -
Steven Cochrane
Moody's Analytics
Steven Cochrane, economics speaker, is managing director of Moody’s Analytics, and an international expert on regional, industry and international trends.
£5 - £10K -
Geoff Colvin
Fortune Magazine
Senior Editor-at-Large, Fortune Magazine, and Author, Talent is Overrated, Geoff Colvin is a versatile and experienced facilitator, host and keynote speaker.
£15K & Over -
Paul Craven
Behavioural Economics
Paul is a London based investment specialist whose prime focus is behavioural economics.
£5 - £10K -
Declan Curry
Business Journalist
Journalist, speaker & conference chair Declan Curry was one of the BBC's most recognisable business presenters.
£2.5 - £5K -
David Daokui Li
Chinese Economics
David Daokui Li is a prominent Chinese economist, a former member of the Monetary Policy Committee of the People’s Bank of China, and director of the Center for China in the World Economy.
£15K & Over -
Alistair Darling
Alistair Darling served as Chancellor during the most turbulent and far-reaching economic crisis the world had seen.
£10 - £15K -
Jeffrey Davidow
Latin America & US Relations
Former US ambassador to Mexico & Venezuela, Jeffrey Davidow is a keynote speaker on the international stage particularly covering US policy toward Latin America
£15K & Over -
Howard Davies
Economic Expert
Chairman of RBS, and former Director of the London School of Economics and Political Science, Howard Davies was also formerly Deputy Governor of the Bank of England.
£5 - £10K -
Nadine Dereza
Business Presenter
An excellent conference facilitator with expertise in finance and business, Nadine’s professionalism and effervescent personality ensures that all eyes and ears are firmly fixed on the podium.
£2.5 - £5K -
Florence Eid
Arabia Monitor
Florence Eid is the Founder & CEO of Arabia Monitor, a research firm focused on the Middle East & North Africa region, and President of Arabia Advisors.
£10 - £15K -
Jonathan Fenby
Trusted Sources
Author and Journalist, Jonathan Fenby's vast experience of China and Hong Kong ideally positions him for both after dinner or keynote speeches on these topics.
£2.5 - £5K -
Niall Ferguson
Economic Historian
Niall Ferguson is one of the world's leading historians of the global economy.
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Jose Maria Figueres Olsen
Former Costa Rica President
Former President of Costa Rica & former CEO of the World Economic Forum, Figueres tackles global issues such as climate change, sustainable development, and technology.
£15K & Over -
Daniel Finkelstein
The Times
An award-winning journalist, former political adviser, TV panellist and columnist, Daniel Finkelstein is a sought after speaker.
£2.5 - £5K -
David Fishwick
Bank of Dave
Self-made millionaire, and star of Channel 4’s Bank Of Dave, entrepreneur David Fishwick has become one of the UK’s most recognisable TV faces and an expert on business and finance.
£5 - £10K -
Stephanie Flanders
Economics Broadcaster
Conference facilitator and keynote speaker on global and domestic economic issues, Stephanie Flanders is J.P. Morgan Asset Management's chief market strategist for the UK and Europe.
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Guy Fraser Sampson
Private Equity
Guy Fraser Sampson has spent 25 years working in the investment and private equity business, and is an insightful and resourceful business speaker and facilitator.
£2.5 - £5K -
Stephane Garelli
Professor & Keynote
Management Professor at two of the world’s top business schools, Stéphane Garelli is also the director of IMD's World Competitiveness Centre and an authority on World Competitiveness.
£10 - £15K -
Cesar Gaviria
Former Columbian President
Former President of Colombia, Cesar Gaviria, known advocate of democracy and defender of human rights, was elected OAS Secretary General in 1994 and again in 1999.
£15K & Over -
Pankaj Ghemawat
Economist & Author
Pankaj Ghemawat combines academic knowledge with business acumen. Professor at the Harvard Business School for 25 years, he is a enlightening keynote speaker.
£15K & Over -
Gemma Godfrey
News Journalist
An intelligent, insightful and current finance expert, Gemma Godfrey has made a media career for herself, built upon her extensive experience managing funds for some of the world’s biggest companies.
£5 - £10K -
Ian Goldin
Globalisation & Development
Director of Oxford's James Martin 21st Century School, & former VP of the World Bank, Dr Ian Goldin speaks on future trends in technology, science, climate, demography, trade and finance.
£10 - £15K -
Felipe Gonzalez
Spanish Politician
The longest standing Spanish President is a sought after keynote speaker. His experiences of the politics & economics for Spain & Europe provides insights for all.
£15K & Over -
Mikhail Gorbachev
Soviet Union President
As a keynote speaker, former President of the Soviet Union, Mikhail Gorbachev reflects on the past and warns against dominence of any one political system.
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Peter Hahn
Finance Expert
An expert on corporate finance and governance issues, Dr. Peter Hahn is an exceptional keynote speaker on banking and finance having spent 20+ years in the city.
£2.5 - £5K -
Liam Halligan
Prosperity Capital Management
Liam Halligan is Chief Economist at Prosperity Capital Management - one of the world's leading asset-management firms.
£5 - £10K -
Tim Hames
Venture Capital Expert
Former chief leader writer and regular columnist for the Times newspaper, Tim Hames has the inside scoop on the murky goings on in the political and financial landscape.
< £2.5k -
Tim Harford
FT Columnist
Tim Harford writes a column in the Financial Times, and presented the BBC’s Trust Me I'm An Economist. He is a charismatic keynote speaker, and spoke at TED Global.
£5 - £10K -
Mike Harris
Serial Entrepreneur
Founder & former CEO of First Direct & Egg, Mike Harris offers customised keynote speeches on entrepreneurism, technology, innovation and customer service
£5 - £10K -
Noreena Hertz
The Business Environment
Noreena Hertz is an engaging and passionate futurist and speaker who builds a compelling case for a new kind of business environment.
£10 - £15K -
Anthony Hilton
Financial Journalist
Four recessions and seven banking crises later, Anthony Hilton is well qualified to provide perspective on international money markets and the current economic state.
< £2.5k -
Nicola Horlick
Entrepreneur & Business
Nicola Horlick is The City's best known, high-flying woman. She an inspirational, charismatic and sought after keynote speaker.
£5 - £10K -
Michael Howard
Former Politician
A talented after dinner and keynote speaker, Michael Howard speaks about his experiences in politics, as well as law, transatlantic relations and economics.
£10 - £15K -
Chas Howes
Former CFO of SuperGroup Plc
The former CFO of SuperGroup Plc, Chas Howes was part of the small management team that grew the business from £41m in 2008 to £314m in 2012.
£2.5 - £5K -
Will Hutton
Brompton Bikes CEO
Will Hutton is chief executive of The Work Foundation. Will is enormously respected for his ideas on current European and global economic issues.
£2.5 - £5K -
Simon Jack
business broadcast journalist
Simon Jack is a financial journalist, broadcaster, and the BBC's Business Editor. He is also currently the Business and Economic Correspondent on Radio 4’s Today programme.
£2.5 - £5K -
Adit Jain
Indian Business
An expert on emerging markets and India in particular, Adit Jain is an adviser to multinationals and is a highly regarded international keynote speaker.
£10 - £15K -
Jason Jennings
Business & Leadership
Jason Jennings is a researcher and one of the most successful and prolific business and leadership authors in the world
£15K & Over -
Jo Johnson
BRIC's Specialist
Jo Johnson MP is a Contributing Editor to the Financial Times and is in demand as a keynote speaker and commentator on the UK and global economy.
£2.5 - £5K -
Digby Jones
Former DG of CBI
Former Director General of the CBI, Digby Jones has vast experience of business and finance is in ideally suited for a keynote speech at any conference
£10 - £15K -
DeAnne Julius
CIA Analyst
DeAnne Julius CBE is Chairman of Chatham House and a keynote speaker on finance and economics.
£10 - £15K -
Michio Kaku
Theoretical Physicist
Professor of Theoretical Physics and author of 'Hyperspace' and 'Visions', Dr Kaku explains his predictions for science & the impact on business and society.
£15K & Over -
Anatole Kaletsky
Times Editor-at-Large
Anatole Kaletsky is former Economics Editor, and former Editor-at-Large of The Times and writes on economics, politics and financial markets.
£10 - £15K -
Oliver Kamm
Writer & Journalist
Chief Economics leader writer and columnist for The Times, Oliver Kamm is a passionate and engaging speaker.
£2.5 - £5K -
Brett King
Banking Innovation
A leading industry futurist and disruptor, Movenbank founder Brett King was Voted as American Banker's Innovator of the Year in 2012.
£15K & Over -
Philip Kotler
Marketing & Management
Award winning marketing expert & author, Philip Kotler travels around the world as a conference speaker on best economic and marketing principles
£15K & Over -
Sallie Krawcheck
Sallie Krawcheck is the former Bank of America and Citigroup executive and has encouraged the presence of women in business. Sallie is recognised as one of the most senior women on Wall Street.
£15K & Over -
Norman Lamont
Conservative MP
In the current economic climate, the former Chancellor, Lord Norman Lamont is an exceptional speaker and in high demand on the corporate circuit.
£5 - £10K -
Nick Leeson
Banking Scandal Veteran
Nick Leeson was jailed for bringing down his former employer, Barings Bank, and credited with causing the biggest financial scandal of the twentieth century.
£5 - £10K -
Paul Lewis
Money Box
An award-winning freelance journalist, Paul takes the world of finance and makes it accessible to all. Paul is also an accomplished facilitator for conferences.
£2.5 - £5K -
Juan Licari
Moody's Analytics
Director at Moody's Analytics and head of the Credit Analytics team for EMEA, Juan Licari is an articulate and engaging speaker in English and Spanish.
£5 - £10K -
Rachel Lomax
Government Official
Former Deputy Governor of the Bank of England, Rachel Lomax delivers keynote speeches on topics including the current economic climate & monetary position.
£5 - £10K -
Augusto Lopez-Claros
International Economist
Former Chief Economist & Director of the Global Competitiveness Program at the World Economic Forum, Augusto Lopez-Claros in an internationally renowned speaker.
£15K & Over -
Gerard Lyons
Economic Policy
Economist and author, Gerad Lyons is formerly the Chief Economist at Standard Chartered Bank, he brings insight into policy as well as economics and markets to corporate events.
£5 - £10K -
Pippa Malmgren
American policy analyst
Pippa Malmgren was an advisor to US President George Bush in the White House and a member of the National Economic Council during Enron and 9/11.
£15K & Over -
Vikram Mansharamani
Boom-bust Cycles
Dr. Vikram Mansharamani is an expert on Boom-bust cycles and the ways in which they affect the financial market.
£15K & Over -
Lucy P. Marcus
Futurist
Founder and CEO of Marcus Venture Consulting Ltd, Lucy P. Marcus is committed to fostering sustainable success for funding organisations.
£5 - £10K -
Costas Markides
Business & Keynote
Costas Markides is a Professor of Strategic and International Management, he is an excellent keynote speaker on business and strategy and a best selling author.
£10 - £15K -
Paul Mason
Channel 4 News
Channel 4’s Economics Editor, Paul Mason was appointed BBC Newsnight's business correspondent in 2001, making his first live appearance on 9/11.
£2.5 - £5K -
Renée Mauborgne
Broadsheet Columnist
A thought leader on business strategy, innovation and wealth creation, Renée Mauborgne is an impressive and engaging keynote speaker.
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Graeme Maxton
Author & Economist
Graeme Maxton is an author, events moderator and presenter.
£10 - £15K -
Daisy McAndrew
Economics Journalist
The former Economics Editor and Chief Political Correspondent of ITV News, Daisy McAndrew's knowledgeable analysis of finance and economics makes her a respected and popular corporate host.
£2.5 - £5K -
Steph McGovern
Business Reporter
Steph McGovern - the face of BBC Breakfast - is one of the most recognisable faces on TV, reporting from the worlds of international business and finance.
£5 - £10K -
Hamish McRae
Economics Journalist
An economics journalist and associate editor for the Independent, Hamish is a renowned speaker on the world's economy and the future.
£5 - £10K -
Paul Moore
HBOS Whistleblower
Dubbed ‘the HBOS Whistleblower’, Paul Moore was the only senior UK banker top speak out publicly about the irregularities that he witnessed from the inside of a bank.
£2.5 - £5K -
Dambisa Moyo
Macroeconomist
Dambisa Moyo is a keynote speaker and an international economist who analyses macroeconomies and global affairs.
£15K & Over -
Naga Munchetty
Breakfast News
Naga Munchetty presents BBC One's BBC Breakfast regularly from Thursday to Saturday alongside Charlie Stayt.
£5 - £10K -
Moises Naim
Economist & Keynote
Former editor-in-chief of Foreign Policy magazine, Moisés Naím has written extensively on international politics & economics & the consequences of globalisation.
£15K & Over -
Andrew Neil
daily Politics
Former Journalist of the Year and one of Debrett’s 500 most influential people in 2015, Andrew Neil is a respected figure in business, current affairs and politics.
£5 - £10K -
Joe Nellis
Management Economics
Professor of Global Economy at Cranfield School of Management, Joe specialises in global macroeconomics and business strategy.
£2.5 - £5K -
Jose Antonio Ocampo
Public Affairs
Professor Jose Antonio Ocampo is an expert on macroeconomic theory & policy, international financial & trade issues & Colombian & Latin American economic history.
£15K & Over -
Ana Palacio
World Bank
Ana Palacio is the ex Vice-President of the World Bank. She is an advocate of sustainable, inclusive development and an excellent keynote economics speaker.
£15K & Over -
Chris Patten
BBC Trust Chairman
Ex-Governor of Hong Kong in charge of the handover to China in 1999, Lord Patten is an expert in emerging markets and a sought-after keynote speaker and commentator on world affairs.
£15K & Over -
Rupert Pennant-Rea
Bank of England
Rupert Pennant-Rea has had a varied career as economist, journalist, central banker and businessman. He is a knowledgebale and impressive keynote speaker.
£5 - £10K -
Sarah Pennells
Money Expert
Financial journalist and broadcaster, Sarah Pennells has a knack of explaining complex issues in an engaging and accessible way.
£5 - £10K -
Robert Peston
ITV News
Robert Peston is a former award-winning Business Editor at the BBC and current Political Editor at ITV.
£10 - £15K -
Sebastian Pinera
Ex President of Chile
Harvard trained economist Sebastián Piñera, a businessman-turned-politician, was Chile’s first Conservative president in decades.
£15K & Over -
Michael Portillo
Former Cabinet Minister
A charismatic and engaging speaker, Michael has made the successful move from politics to TV & journalism, as well as being the UK's favourite single mum!
£5 - £10K -
Vikas Pota
GEMS Foundation
Vikas Pota is a commentator on all aspects of the UK-India business relationship and Indian political scene, and is called upon regularly as a keynote speaker
£2.5 - £5K -
Jeff Randall
Jeff Randall Live
Jeff Randall was the first business editor at the BBC, editor at large of the Telegraph, and presented politics and news programme Jeff Randall Live.
£5 - £10K -
Rodrigo Rato
Spanish Politician
Rodrigo Rato is an experienced political and economic keynote speaker as a former managing director of the International Monetary Fund and Minister of Economy in Spain.
£15K & Over -
Damian Reece
Financial Commentator
Damian is Head of Business for the Telegraph Media Group and is responsible for the company's business and financial coverage.
£2.5 - £5K -
Jeremy Rifkin
Economic & Technology Speaker
Jeremy Rifkin talks on the economic, environmental, social and cultural impacts of new technologies introduced into the global economy.
£15K & Over -
Jeffrey Robinson
Best-selling Author
A native New Yorker who lived in Europe for over 30 years, author of BitCon – The Naked Truth About Bitcoin, Jeffrey Robinson is in high demand as a speaker on both sides of the Atlantic.
£2.5 - £5K -
Nouriel Roubini
Economics Guru
Entrepreneur, academic and world authority on the state of the economy, Nouriel Roubini, Professor of Economics at New York University, is lauded as one of the greatest analytical minds in the field.
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Xavier Sala-i-Martin
Economics & Keynote
Professor of Economics & economic advisor, Xavier Sala-i-Martin is an international conference speaker on globalisation, economics & finance.
£15K & Over -
Andrew Scott
Sherlock Star
Professor Andrew Scott is an award winning Chair of Economics at London Business School, he has spoken around the world including the World Economic Forum.
£10 - £15K -
Juan Senor
Innovation Media Consulting
Juan Senor is one of Europe’s leading business presenters as well as an established independent producer and director and a powerful motivational speaker.
£5 - £10K -
Andrew Sentance
As Senior Economic Adviser at Pricewaterhouse Coopers, Dr Andrew Sentance is one of the world’s foremost financial experts.
£2.5 - £5K -
Adam Shaw
Business Journalist
Adam Shaw is a well-known financial journalist and presenter of BBC One's Panorama.
£2.5 - £5K -
Nicholas Stern
Economist & Academic
Lord Nicholas Stern made headline news around the world and became an instant household name when he published his critically acclaimed and long awaited ‘Stern Review’.
£15K & Over -
Joseph Stiglitz
Formerly World Bank
Former SVP & Chief Economist of the World Bank, Joseph Stiglitz offers an overview of the global economy in his keynote speeches.
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Jonathan Tepper
Economist & Entreprenuer
Jonathan Tepper is an Economist and Founder of Variant Perception, a global macroeconomic trading and research group which provides a unique view on financial markets.
£5 - £10K -
Adair Turner
Financial Services Authority
Vice chairman of Merrill Lynch Europe and former Director General of the CBI
£10 - £15K -
Kitty Ussher
Economist and Former Politician
Kitty is an economist and former Government Minister.
£2.5 - £5K -
Juan Verde
Social entrepreneur and businessperson
Currently senior partner at MAPA Group (an international business development-consulting firm), Juan Verde has spent a prosperous career nurturing the successful operation of companies.
£10 - £15K -
Robert Ward
Global Forecasting Director
Robert Ward is the Global Forecasting Director at the Economist Intelligence Unit and a world economy expert.
£15K & Over -
Sherron Watkins
Enron Whistleblower
Lauded by the world’s press for her courage, Sherron Watkins blew the whistle at Enron. She is now keynote speaker on the loss of trust in companies and in the international banking system.
£15K & Over -
Michael Wilson
Sky TV
Television's longest serving business and economics editor, Michael Wilson has anchored nearly all Sky’s coverage major business and financial news
£2.5 - £5K -
Linda Yueh
BBC World News
World-renowned economist, commentator and keynote speaker on global economic and business issues, in particular the impact of China and the emerging markets.
£15K & Over -
Muhammad Yunus
Nobel Peace Prize
What if you could harness the power of the free market to solve the problems of poverty, hunger, and inequality? Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus is doing exactly that.
£15K & Over -
Mark Zandi
Moody's Analytics
Mark Zandi is chief economist of Moody's Analytics, where he directs research and consulting. Moody's is the leading provider of economic research, data and analytical tools.
£15K & Over -
Ernesto Zedillo
Former Mexican President
Former President of Mexico who led profound democratic and social reforms; economist and advocate of multilateralism, inclusive globalisation, nuclear non-proliferation and drug policy reform.
£15K & Over -
Jonathan Zittrain
Harvard Law Professor
An international cyberlaw scholar, Jonathan Zittrain is a prominent expert on internet security issues and is available as a keynote speaker.
£15K & Over
