George Magnus is the former Senior Economic Adviser at UBS Investment Bank, one of the world’s leading financial services institutions, having previously been the Chief Economist for 10 years. In almost 30 years of working experience in the City, he has held senior positions at SG Warburg, Chase Manhattan Bank... Read more
George Magnus is the former Senior Economic Adviser at UBS Investment Bank, one of the world’s leading financial services institutions, having previously been the Chief Economist for 10 years. In almost 30 years of working experience in the City, he has held senior positions at SG Warburg, Chase Manhattan Bank and Bank of America. He is a well-known and highly regarded economist in the financial community and has won many accolades in professional surveys as one of the top global economists.
George, gained widespread acclaim for declaring in early 2007 that we would face a Minsky Moment – or systemic banking crisis – and a decade of slow growth, has extensive experience of writing on, explaining and speaking about the global economy. He is a regular contributor and discussant on economic and political issues in the media, regularly appearing on Radio 4’s Today and The World Tonight programmes, BBC Newsnight and News programmes, Bloomberg Television and CNBC. He writes regular opinion columns in the Financial Times, and a full range of his commentaries can be found at his website.
His first book, The Age of Aging: How Demographics Are Changing The Global Economy And Our World was published in 2008. He continues to write, speak and advise on the many implications of this global phenomenon. His latest book, Uprising: will emerging markets shape or shake the global economy? was published at the end of 2010, and assesses in particular whether China is set to dominate the world system.
In his UBS capacity, George consulted with asset management firms, hedge funds and central banks around the world on the information that is central to investment management. He also interacted with industrial and commercial companies, family offices and other private and official research and think tank bodies. His speaking style coupled with an incisive understanding and enlightened capacity to explain and discuss global issues has contributed to his high popularity and reputation.
But George is also a sought after speaker in front of non-professional audiences, and he has worked with several organisations to further the understanding of ageing societies, and of the the global economy in the wake of the financial crisis. Audiences appreciate his ability to bring together both economic and political perspectives in a way that makes them readily accessible.
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You can book George Magnus 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 Magnus'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 Magnus speaks on Economics, Society & Education. 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 Magnus 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 Magnus 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 Magnus 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 Magnus delivers keynotes in German. 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 Magnus's areas of expertise include Economics, Society & Education. 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 Magnus can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Economics, Society & Education 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 Magnus 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 Magnus, 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.