Noreena Hertz

Noreena Hertz is a distinguished economist and inspirational leader, renowned for her expertise in economics, technology, politics, and society. She has gained international recognition for her ability to guide leaders, individuals, and organisations through complex strategic and innovative challenges. As a forward-thinking expert, she has made significant contributions to discussions on artificial intelligence, decision-making, community building, and the post-millennial generation. Her profound insights and expertise have earned her recognition from The Observer, which named her one of the world’s leading thinkers, while Vogue hailed her as one of the world’s most inspiring women. These accolades solidify her status as a highly respected thought leader and an in-demand keynote speaker.

Noreena’s academic journey has been equally impressive. She earned a PhD from the University of Cambridge and an MBA from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, laying the foundation for her distinguished career. She spent a decade as a Fellow at the University of Cambridge before joining University College London in 2014, where she serves as an Honorary Professor at the Institute for Global Prosperity. Her research and teachings have focused on geopolitics, behavioural economics, big data, and decision-making, making her a valuable asset in both academia and business. She has held influential positions on multiple advisory boards, including Citigroup’s Politics and Economics Global Advisory Board, the Inclusive Capitalism Taskforce’s Advisory Group, and RWE’s Digital Transformation Board. Additionally, her innovative thinking was instrumental in inspiring Bono’s Product (Red) initiative, further demonstrating her ability to effect global change.

In addition to her academic and advisory roles, Noreena is a best-selling author, with her books translated into over twenty languages. Her acclaimed works include The Silent Takeover, The Debt Threat, and Eyes Wide Open, while her latest book, The Lonely Century – A Call to Reconnect, was recognised by The Daily Telegraph, Wired, and El Mundo as a book of the year. Beyond writing, she plays a significant role in the corporate world, serving on the boards of Nasdaq-listed companies Warner Music Group and Mattel, where she chairs the Governance and Social Responsibility Committee. She is also an influential presence in the HR technology sector as a board member of Workhuman.

As an inspirational leader, Noreena has expanded her influence into media, creating and hosting four television documentaries, presenting a show on Sirius XM, and serving as the Economics Editor for ITV. She is a familiar face on major television programmes such as CBS’ This Morning, BBC’s Question Time, and NHK’s Global Debate. Her thought leadership extends to print, with her work featured in The New York Times, The Guardian, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, The Financial Times, and numerous international publications. Having delivered keynote speeches at prestigious events, including TED, The World Economic Forum in Davos, and Google Zeitgeist, Noreena has shared the stage with global icons like President Bill Clinton, Professor Stephen Hawking, and Jane Goodall. Her ability to engage audiences with her groundbreaking insights, strategic thinking, and inspiring vision makes her an exceptional choice as an inspirational leadership speaker for corporate events, conferences, and team-building workshops. She can now be hired via the inspirational leadership speakers agency.