Jim O’Leary is one of Ireland’s leading economic commentators. His previous roles include: lecturing in economics at the National University of Ireland at Maynooth; writing a regular economics column for the Irish Times; and Senior Economoic Adviser to the Department of Finance. From 1987 to 2001, he was Chief... Read more
Jim O’Leary is one of Ireland’s leading economic commentators. His previous roles include: lecturing in economics at the National University of Ireland at Maynooth; writing a regular economics column for the Irish Times; and Senior Economoic Adviser to the Department of Finance.
From 1987 to 2001, he was Chief Economist at Davy Stockbrokers, Ireland’s largest stockbroking firm. He had an almost unbroken record as Best Economist for more then a decade in the annual Finance magazine rankings.
Jim O’Leary has written extensively on Irish economic policy and performance and is a regular contributor to radio and television programmes.
Jim O’Leary was economics advisor to two Irish Taoisigh (Prime Ministers) and has served on the boards of several public sector entities, including the National Statistics Board and Aer Lingus, the state-owned airline. He is a non-executive director of Allied Irish Banks Group plc and of Gresham Hotels plc.
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Jim O'Leary'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 Jim tailored to your event.
Jim O'Leary 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 Jim to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Jim O'Leary for events worldwide, subject to Jim'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 Jim O'Leary 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 Jim can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Jim O'Leary 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 Jim can offer.
Jim O'Leary delivers keynotes in English. 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.
Jim O'Leary's areas of expertise include a range of business, leadership and industry subjects. To get a clear sense of Jim'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.
Jim O'Leary 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 Jim'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 Jim O'Leary 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 Jim O'Leary, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Jim's current availability for your dates.