Soumaya Keynes

Soumaya Keynes is a prominent economics columnist for the Financial Times and a former editor at The Economist. Throughout her career, she has held significant roles including Britain Economics Editor, Europe Economics Editor, and Trade and Globalisation Editor. Her work is celebrated for its analytical depth and clarity, particularly regarding the UK’s productivity challenges, fiscal policy, and the complexities of international trade. Her expertise is backed by a prestigious academic background from Trinity College, Cambridge, where she earned a first-class degree and an MPhil with distinction. Beyond print journalism, Keynes is a highly regarded broadcaster. She co-hosted the award-winning Money Talks podcast and co-founded Trade Talks, which received acclaim for its sophisticated analysis of global commerce. In 2024, she further expanded her media presence by launching a new podcast for the Financial Times. Her professional foundations were built in the public sector and research, having served as a policy advisor at HM Treasury and a research economist at the Institute for Fiscal Studies, where she specialised in state pensions and public finance. Recognised by the Press Gazette and the Association of British Journalists for her exceptional commentary, Keynes possesses a unique ability to connect macroeconomic shifts to contemporary political realities. Audiences seek her out for her rigorous command of global financial trends and her talent for making intricate economic concepts accessible and engaging for a modern professional audience. On stage, Soumaya Keynes is best known for talks on Global Economy and 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 Finance & Economics and Media & Broadcasting, where the themes translate directly into team decisions, customer experience and growth strategy. Soumaya Keynes 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, Soumaya Keynes 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 Soumaya Keynes would approach your audience.