Vicky Pryce

Vicky Pryce is a prominent economist and commentator specialising in UK, European and international markets. She currently serves as the Chief Economic Advisor and board member at the Centre for Economics and Business Research (CEBR). Her extensive career includes leading roles such as Director General for Economics at the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills, and Joint Head of the UK Government Economic Service. Previously, she held senior positions at FTI Consulting and was the first woman appointed as Chief Economic Adviser to the Department for Trade and Industry. Her commercial background is equally robust, having served as a Partner at KPMG and held senior economic posts within the banking and oil industries. Beyond her advisory work, she is a Visiting Professor at King’s College London and Birmingham City University, and chairs the Economic Advisory Council for the British Chambers of Commerce. A prolific author, her published works include Greekonomics, Women vs Capitalism, and How to be a Successful Economist. Her expertise is frequently sought by major broadcasters and she holds fellowships with the Academy of Social Sciences and the Society of Professional Economists. In 2023, she expanded her influence by joining a new council dedicated to shaping policies for national business growth. Pragmatic and authoritative, she provides organisations with essential clarity on the intersection of government policy and global market trends. Audiences book her for her ability to translate complex financial data into strategic foresight, ensuring businesses remain resilient amidst shifting regulatory and economic landscapes. On stage, Vicky Pryce is best known for talks on Financial Services, Diversity & Inclusion, Economics & The Economy, Risk & Risk Management, Esg & Social Responsibility and Strategy. 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. Vicky Pryce 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, Vicky Pryce 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 Vicky Pryce would approach your audience.