David Rennie

David Rennie is the Geopolitics Editor at The Economist, currently authoring The Telegram column to analyse complex global affairs. His distinguished career with the publication includes tenures as Beijing Bureau Chief and author of the Chaguan column. Having served as the Washington Bureau Chief during the lead-up to the Trump presidency and the British political editor in London, his perspective is informed by first-hand experience across four continents. His extensive portfolio also includes time as a foreign correspondent for the Daily Telegraph in Sydney, Brussels, and Washington, and as a contributing editor for the Spectator. A highly regarded authority on the shifting dynamics of global power, David offers deep expertise on the rise of China and its evolving relationship with the West. He provides detailed assessments of trade tensions, security issues, and the Belt and Road Initiative, alongside broader trends such as nationalism and populism. Throughout his career, he has interviewed numerous world leaders, including Donald Trump, and has received the Osborn Elliott Prize for Excellence in Journalism on Asia for his insightful reporting. David is a frequent contributor to international broadcasters such as NPR and has lectured at universities worldwide on European Union affairs and geopolitics. He is booked for his ability to connect the dots between regional political shifts and their wider impact on the global landscape, offering audiences a sophisticated understanding of contemporary world events. On stage, David Rennie is best known for talks on Emerging Markets. 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. David Rennie is regularly booked for Business Speaker, adapting tone, length and format to suit the event — from a 20-minute opener to a full conference keynote with Q&A. 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 David Rennie would approach your audience.