Former HSBC Chief Economist, Roger Bootle, is a popular keynote speaker. Ideal for both corporate events and university graduations alike, his passion for finance is infectious, his confident presenting style captivating. Roger's work on how a country would leave the Euro earned him the Wolfson Economics Prize in 2012, a testament to his dedication to finance and knowledge of currency.
On the topic of Brexit, Roger can candidly weigh up the arguments of leave and remain, a hard and soft Brexit, making him a truly insightful speaker. From trade and global loans to the EU and business economics, Roger's keynote speeches are famed for their corporate benefits. Roger can accurately and confidently predict future trends, including forecasting major markets and financial policies, making him invaluable to business audiences.
Born in Watford, Roger graduated with a degree from Nuffield College. He specialises in Philosophy, Economics and Politics, subjects which he explores as a lecturer of Economics at St Anne’s College, Oxford. His early career consisted of banking, working as an economist for Capel-Cure Myers and Lloyds Merchant Bank. Roger soon established himself as a prominent financialist, which led him to accept the role of Group Chief Economist of the HSBC group.
In 1999, Roger founded the consultancy Capital Economics. Alongside the company, Roger's award-winning work on the eurozone earned him the £250,000 Wolfson Economics Prize. Roger later stepped down from his role, working as a part-time Chairman instead. As a speaker, he is respected for his no-nonsense, confident, honest style of presenting, which frequently captivate audiences. Roger expands upon his novels, Making A Success of Brexit and The Trouble With Markets, in his speeches, offering a perspective on Brexit, trade and the economy from the perspective of a financial consultant.
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