Dr Gerard Lyons

Dr Gerard Lyons is a highly prominent analyst of the international economy, recognised by The Times as one of the most influential figures in his field. With a career spanning over three decades in the City and public policy, he has held prestigious roles including Chief Economic Adviser to the Mayor of London and Head of Global Research at Standard Chartered Bank. He gained significant acclaim for being among the few economists to accurately predict the 2008 global financial crisis, leading a team ranked by Bloomberg as the world’s most precise forecasters. His expertise is sought after at the highest levels of international governance. He has testified before the US Senate and Congress, addressed committees in both Houses of the UK Parliament, and spoken at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Lyons has contributed to the World Economic Forum in Davos and served on the EU Commission’s Network of China Experts. Currently, he serves as Chief Economic Strategist at Netwealth Investments and sits on the boards of Bank of China (UK) and BGC Partners, while continuing to influence the green agenda through his work with the Bretton Woods Committee. An accomplished author of The Consolations of Economics, he possesses a rare ability to translate complex financial and geopolitical risks into clear perspective. Audiences book him for his deep understanding of central banking, emerging markets, and the global shifting landscape, benefiting from his authoritative grasp of the forces shaping today's financial world. On stage, Dr Gerard Lyons is best known for talks on Economics, Global Economy, Central Banking, Emerging Markets, Geopolitics and Financial 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. Their work resonates with leaders across Business & Consulting and Finance & Economics, where the themes translate directly into team decisions, customer experience and growth strategy. Dr Gerard Lyons is regularly booked for Conference Speaker and Business 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, Dr Gerard Lyons 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 Dr Gerard Lyons would approach your audience.