Hamish McRae

Hamish McRae is one of the United Kingdom’s most respected financial analysts and authors. Currently a regular columnist for the London Evening Standard and various digital platforms, he previously held the position of Associate Editor and Chief Economic Commentator at The Independent. His career in financial journalism includes senior roles as Editor of Euromoney and Financial Editor of The Guardian, earning him the title of Business and Finance Journalist of the Year at the British Press Awards. As a renowned author, his international bestseller, The World in 2020: Power, Culture & Prosperity, was published in twelve languages. He has continued his exploration of global shifts in the follow-up work, The World In 2050: How to Think about the Future, which examines the intersection of demography, technology, finance, and environmental change. Beyond forecasting, his book What Works: Success in Stressful Times analyses global achievements—from African mobile technology to New York philanthropy—to identify how organisations can replicate exceptional innovation. McRae is frequently booked for his ability to synthesise complex data into clear, strategic roadmaps for the future. He provides audiences with a comprehensive understanding of globalisation, natural resources, and government policy, helping modern businesses remain agile and competitive in a rapidly evolving global economy. On stage, Hamish McRae is best known for talks on Emerging Markets, Economics & The Economy, Business Competitiveness 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. Their work resonates with leaders across Finance & Economics and Media & Broadcasting, where the themes translate directly into team decisions, customer experience and growth strategy. Hamish McRae 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, Hamish McRae 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 Hamish McRae would approach your audience.