Professor David BlanchflowerDistinguished British Economist and Former Bank of England Policy Maker

Professor David Blanchflower is a distinguished British economist and a leading authority on the economics of the labour market, wages, and personal wellbeing. Currently holding a professorship at a prestigious American university, he remains a central figure in transatlantic economic discourse. He is widely recognised for his prescient warnings regarding the global financial crisis during his tenure on the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee. At a time when his colleagues remained optimistic, his dissenting votes frequently highlighted the looming dangers to markets and global stability. As the author of Not Working: Where Have All the Good Jobs Gone?, Professor Blanchflower provides a rigorous analysis of the modern gig economy and the potential social hazards concealed by official unemployment statistics. His career spans the spheres of academia, journalism, and policy making, having served as the Economics Editor for the New Statesman and a columnist for The Independent. He maintains a high profile in the media as a regular contributor to the BBC and Bloomberg, where he translates complex financial data into clear, accessible concepts for a wide audience. Organisations book Professor Blanchflower for his ability to untangle the complexities of central bank policy and global market shifts. His presentations offer essential clarity on raising living standards and navigating future financial volatility, making him a vital voice for audiences seeking to understand the trajectory of the modern economy. On stage, Professor David Blanchflower is best known for talks on Financial Services, Regulation and Economics & the Economy. 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. Their work resonates with leaders across Finance & Economics, where the themes translate directly into team decisions, customer experience and growth strategy. Professor David Blanchflower 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, Professor David Blanchflower 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 Professor David Blanchflower would approach your audience.