Paul Johnson

Paul Johnson is a distinguished economist who served as the Director of the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) between 2011 and 2025. Now the Provost of The Queen's College, Oxford, he remains a prominent voice in British public policy, holding a visiting professorship at University College London and writing a regular column for The Times. With a career spanning senior roles at HM Treasury and the Department for Education, he has also influenced national environmental policy through a decade of service on the UK Climate Change Committee. His expertise covers a vast spectrum of economic challenges, from tax and welfare systems to the financial implications of net zero and the long-term effects of global shocks such as Brexit. A prolific author and broadcaster, his recent work includes the best-selling book Follow the Money. Throughout his career, he has led influential reviews into pensions auto-enrolment and inflation measurement, while previously working alongside Nicholas Stern on the landmark review regarding the economics of climate change. Paul is frequently booked for his ability to translate complex fiscal data into clear, compelling narratives. His deep understanding of public finances and social inequality makes him an essential speaker for audiences seeking authoritative analysis of the current economic landscape and its future trajectory. On stage, Paul Johnson is best known for talks on Economics & The Economy and Esg & Social Responsibility. 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, Politics & Government and Sustainability & Environment, where the themes translate directly into team decisions, customer experience and growth strategy. Paul Johnson 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, Paul Johnson 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 Paul Johnson would approach your audience.