Justin Urquhart Stewart

Justin Urquhart Stewart is a distinguished investment manager and one of the UK’s most trusted business commentators, famously recognisable for his trademark red braces. After training as a barrister, he built an influential career in corporate finance across Africa and Singapore before returning to the UK. He was a pivotal figure in the development of the investment landscape, assisting with the creation of ProShare in 1992 and the establishment of the Alternative Investment Market (AIM) in 1995. Having previously served as Corporate Development Director for Barclays Stockbrokers, he co-founded Seven Investment Management (7IM) in 2002, where he helped pioneer the first Sterling Wrap Account and oversaw the growth of assets under management to £15 billion by 2019. Now serving as the chairman and co-founder of Regionally, Justin focuses on facilitating investment to stimulate economic growth outside of London. His expertise is frequently sought after by major media outlets, including the BBC, Sky News, and ITV, where he provides a calm and clear-sighted analysis of global market trends. Beyond his commercial ventures, he recently helped launch Investors in Community, a platform designed to bridge the gap between businesses and charitable organisations through peer-to-peer engagement. Justin is a prolific contributor to national newspapers and was previously named Favourite Financial Personality by Proshare. Known for his ability to simplify complex economic shifts with wit and precision, he is booked for his unique capacity to make financial strategy accessible and engaging for both professional investors and corporate audiences. On stage, Justin Urquhart Stewart is best known for talks on Financial Services, Economics & The Economy and Business Competitiveness. 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. Justin Urquhart Stewart 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. Based in UK, Justin Urquhart Stewart 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 Justin Urquhart Stewart would approach your audience.