George Gu is a journalist, writer and business consultant based in Guangdong, China. He has more than two decades of experience focusing on doing business in China. He has worked for a diverse group of global multinationals and banks such as Prudential Securities, Lazard, and State Street Bank. He... Read more
George Gu is a journalist, writer and business consultant based in Guangdong, China. He has more than two decades of experience focusing on doing business in China.
He has worked for a diverse group of global multinationals and banks such as Prudential Securities, Lazard, and State Street Bank. He has experience of stock markets, mergers and acquisitions, venture capital, joint ventures, business expansion and restructuring with a particular focus on China.
George Gu is also a renowned commentator who has published widely on China’s current political and business affairs, globalisation, international relations, investment, business and management.
He has written dozens of research papers and interviews, which have appeared in newspapers and magazines globally, including Asia Times, Beijing Review, The Seoul Times, Financial Sense, Gurus Online, Money Week, World Association of International Studies, Executive Digest, Asia Venture Capital Journal, Online Opinion, and Sinomania. His books and research publications are widely used in universities, research centers and institutions around the world.
George Gu is also an informal advisor to numerous media outlets such as Wall Street Journal, Fortune, Dow Jones, Business Week, Le Monde, Time Magazine, Expresso Weekly, Brazil Globe, and Euromoney.
He is a regular speaker at corporate conferences and has given lectures at companies, universities, and institutions all over the world. He is a guest professor at several leading Chinese universities.
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You can book George Gu through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with George's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
George Gu's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for George tailored to your event.
George Gu speaks on a range of business, leadership and industry subjects. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with George to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book George Gu for events worldwide, subject to George's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether George Gu is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what George can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief George Gu on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what George can offer.
George Gu delivers keynotes in Chinese. This profile may not list every language available; ask London Speaker Bureau to confirm. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
George Gu's areas of expertise include a range of business, leadership and industry subjects. To get a clear sense of George's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
George Gu can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in a range of business, leadership and industry subjects is relevant. Details of George's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what George Gu is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with George Gu, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check George's current availability for your dates.