Robert GuestDeputy Editor of The Economist and Expert on Global Geopolitical Trends

Robert Guest serves as the Deputy Editor of The Economist, a role that follows his distinguished tenure as the publication's Foreign Editor, US Editor and Business Editor. Having lived in six countries and reported from more than one hundred, he possesses an extraordinary breadth of international perspective. His previous assignments include serving as the Washington correspondent, the Lexington columnist and the Africa Editor. Before joining The Economist, he held posts as the Tokyo correspondent for the Daily Telegraph and worked extensively in South Korea. An accomplished author, Guest has published The Shackled Continent, focusing on African economic development, and Borderless Economics, which examines the impact of global migration on capitalism. His expertise is built upon regular interviews with heads of state and business leaders across every continent, from Beijing to the Bay Area. Through his work, he identifies the underlying structural shifts that dictate headline news, offering clarity on international relations and global supply chains. Audiences value Guest for his ability to synthesise complex geopolitical fluctuations into coherent narratives. His presentations are rich with first-hand anecdotes from his constant global travels, providing a knowledgeable and current overview of the forces shaping the modern economic landscape. On stage, Robert Guest is best known for talks on Geopolitics, Global Economy, US Politics and International Relations. 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 Media & Broadcasting, where the themes translate directly into team decisions, customer experience and growth strategy. Robert Guest 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, Robert Guest 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 Robert Guest would approach your audience.