Alex Edmans

Alex Edmans is a Professor of Finance at London Business School and a renowned specialist in purposeful business, behavioural economics, and strategic decision-making. Since graduating from Oxford University, he has built a career that merges high-level financial experience at Morgan Stanley with elite academic rigour. A former Fulbright Scholar who earned his PhD at MIT Sloan, he taught at the Wharton Business School before joining LBS, where he has received 28 teaching awards and the Professor of the Year title from Poets and Quants. A prolific and influential author, his work includes the Financial Times Best Business Book of the Year, Grow the Pie, which establishes a modern framework for delivering both corporate profit and social purpose. His more recent publication, May Contain Lies, provides a vital guide to identifying cognitive biases and statistical misinformation in a complex data landscape. He frequently contributes to the Financial Times and Harvard Business Review, and his expertise is sought internationally by organisations including the World Bank and the World Economic Forum in Davos. His research-driven approach helps global leaders distinguish between superficial narratives and robust evidence, ensuring they can build resilient organisations that create sustainable value. Audiences book him for his ability to translate sophisticated economic concepts into practical strategies for navigating uncertainty and responsible growth. On stage, Alex Edmans is best known for talks on Behavioural Sciences, Economics & The Economy, Esg & Social Responsibility and Strategy. Audiences leave with a clear, practical view of the subject rather than a generic overview — every keynote is shaped around the brief and the room. Alex Edmans is regularly booked for Business Speaker and Conference Speaker, adapting tone, length and format to suit the event — from a 20-minute opener to a full conference keynote with Q&A. Based in UK, Alex Edmans travels internationally for engagements. To check availability or request a tailored brief for your event, send an enquiry and we'll come back with fees, dates and a short summary of how Alex Edmans would approach your audience.