
Graeme Leach
Graeme Leach transforms uncertainty into opportunity with keynote insights honed by 20+ years of global speaking.
Graeme Leach transforms uncertainty into opportunity with keynote insights honed by 20+ years of global speaking.
With 1,000+ keynotes in 25 countries, economist and professor Graeme Leach delivers sharp, actionable insights on economic policy and global markets. A former Chief Economist at the Institute of Directors and trusted advisor to 10 Downing Street, his expertise helps leaders navigate uncertainty with confidence. Regularly featured on BBC, Sky News, and CNN, Graeme empowers organizations to anticipate change, mitigate risk, and seize opportunity. Book him to turn economic complexity into strategic clarity.
Keynote Speaker Graeme Leach is one of the UK’s most respected and in-demand voices on economic policy, global markets, and the future of business strategy. With over 1,000 keynote speeches delivered across 25 countries, Graeme combines deep macroeconomic expertise with an unmatched ability to translate complex economic trends into practical, business-ready insights.
As a former Chief Economist and Director of Policy at the Institute of Directors (IoD), representing more than 40,000 business leaders, Graeme advised senior government figures including 10 Downing Street and the Chancellor of the Exchequer. He is currently a visiting professor of economic policy and serves on the Shadow Monetary Policy Committee, offering trusted commentary on the Bank of England’s decisions.
Graeme Leach has also been featured in over 150 major media interviews on BBC News, Sky, CNN, CNBC, and more, and is widely recognized for his clear, engaging communication style. His keynotes are particularly relevant for organizations seeking clarity in an uncertain global economy, offering strategic foresight on inflation, interest rates, Brexit, and the global forces shaping prosperity.
Book Graeme Leach for your event to equip your leadership team with actionable tools to navigate volatility, seize new opportunities, and make confident, future-ready decisions. Whether you're planning a corporate summit, leadership retreat, or industry conference, Graeme delivers insights that truly resonate with today’s business challenges.
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Today’s leaders face rising inflation, shifting interest rates, and geopolitical instability, making strategic planning harder than ever. That’s where keynote speaker Graeme Leach comes in. With decades of experience as a global chief economist and advisor to the UK government, Graeme delivers crystal-clear insights into the UK and global economic outlook, economic policy trends, and future megatrends shaping the business landscape.
His keynotes help organizations cut through the noise, anticipate change, and build resilient strategies rooted in real-world data and expert analysis. Whether you're navigating market uncertainty or planning long-term investments, Graeme equips your team with the clarity and foresight to act decisively.
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The economic implications of Brexit continue to unfold, creating uncertainty for organizations navigating trade, regulation, and investment decisions. That’s where keynote speaker Graeme Leach offers unmatched value. As one of Britain’s foremost experts on the economics of Brexit and one of the few to predict it five years in advance, Graeme delivers clear, balanced, and insightful analysis of its long-term impact.
His keynotes break down complex scenarios, explore all sides of the debate, and help businesses prepare for what’s next, whether that’s new trade dynamics, regulatory shifts, or geopolitical realignment. With a rare ability to connect macroeconomics with practical business strategy, Graeme equips leaders to adapt with confidence.