Professor Ngaire Woods

Professor Ngaire Woods is a leading authority on international affairs, serving as the inaugural Dean of the Blavatnik School of Government and Professor of Global Economic Governance at the University of Oxford. Her academic career is defined by the creation of influential initiatives, including the Global Economic Governance Programme and the Oxford-Princeton Global Leaders Fellowship. Her fundamental research investigates the evolution of international institutions, the complexities of global development, and the governance of large-scale organisations within a globalised landscape. Beyond her academic leadership, Professor Woods holds several prominent advisory roles, contributing her expertise to the International Advisory Panel of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank and the Board of the Mo Ibrahim Foundation. She further influences global policy as co-Chair of the World Economic Forum’s Global Future Council on Values, Technology and Governance. Her previous consultancy work has supported the IMF Board, the African Development Bank, and the United Nations Development Programme, solidifying her reputation as a critical voice in the management of international systems. Audiences book Professor Woods for her unique ability to detail the structural challenges facing the modern world while providing a sophisticated, macroscopic view of international cooperation. Her presentations offer a professional and comprehensive examination of how global entities can navigate complexity through collaborative governance. On stage, Professor Ngaire Woods is best known for talks on 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 Education, Finance & Economics and Social Impact & Advocacy, where the themes translate directly into team decisions, customer experience and growth strategy. Professor Ngaire Woods 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, Professor Ngaire Woods 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 Ngaire Woods would approach your audience.