Roger Bootle

Roger Bootle is a pre-eminent economist in the City of London and the founder of Capital Economics, a leading global consultancy. His career began in academia as a lecturer at Oxford before moving into the financial sector as a dealer at Citibank, providing him with rare direct trading experience. He subsequently served as Group Chief Economist at HSBC and Lloyds Merchant Bank, and spent time as a senior advisor to the House of Commons Treasury Committee. His expertise was further recognised through his appointment to the Chancellor’s panel of independent economic forecasters, famously referred to as the Seven Wise Men. Well-known for his accurate forecasting of major market shifts, he correctly anticipated the dotcom collapse, the UK's exit from the ERM, and the global credit crunch. A prolific author, he has published influential works including The Death of Inflation, Money For Nothing, and The AI Economy. His scholarly contributions earned him the prestigious Wolfson Prize for economics following a comprehensive study on the Eurozone. Beyond his writing, he has served as a Visiting Professor at Manchester Business School and has been honoured as the Economics Commentator of the Year. Audiences book him for his ability to translate complex monetary trends into clear, strategic perspectives. His deep historical knowledge and professional track record make him a premier choice for organisations looking to understand the future of the global financial landscape. On stage, Roger Bootle is best known for talks on Global 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 Finance & Economics, where the themes translate directly into team decisions, customer experience and growth strategy. Roger Bootle 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, Roger Bootle 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 Roger Bootle would approach your audience.