Mark Brolin is a geostrategist, economist and author who helps boards, investors and executive teams navigate geopolitics, AI and global power with clearer, more independent judgement. A realist in the fullest sense, he weighs counterforces, adaptation and opportunity as seriously as danger.... Read more
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Mark connects shifts in geopolitics, AI, energy and capital to the decisions shaping places, firms and communities. He explores what distant institutions can miss when authority moves upwards but consequences remain local, and how stronger global understanding can support local growth, resilience and attractiveness.
Where is consensus exaggerating danger, and what is it missing? Mark separates structural geopolitical shifts from crisis noise, identifying both overstated threats and overlooked vulnerabilities. He shows leaders how to recognise strategic opportunities and act while competitors hesitate.
Mark Brolin is a geostrategist, economist and author who helps boards, investors and executive teams navigate geopolitics, artificial intelligence and global power with clearer, more independent judgement. A realist in the fullest sense, he weighs counterforces, adaptation and opportunity as seriously as danger.
In a culture that often mistakes pessimism for intelligence, Mark Brolin challenges the assumption that the darkest scenario is automatically the most credible. His work examines how headlines, herd instinct and institutional incentives can distort judgement, and how uncertainty can instead be turned into a source of strategic advantage. He helps leaders identify where consensus may be exaggerating danger, underestimating counterforces or missing the moment to act, translating independent judgement into better decisions on strategy, capital and growth.
Mark Brolin holds a degree from the Stockholm School of Economics and has worked at the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Nasdaq/OMX and Cantor Fitzgerald. His move into geopolitics was shaped by the September 11 attacks, when Cantor Fitzgerald tragically lost 658 colleagues.
He is the author of A State of Independence: Why the EU is the problem and not the solution and Healing Broken Democracies: All You Need to Know About Populism. He is currently developing The Consensus Trap, a new book project examining why smart people misread the world. His work has been endorsed by Steven Pinker and Matt Ridley, and his commentary has appeared across international media including The Telegraph, The Spectator, Politico, City AM, WION TV, Firstpost TV and BBC Radio 5.
Through his keynotes, executive briefings and advisory work, Mark Brolin helps decision-makers distinguish structural change from headline noise, challenge consensus assumptions and identify opportunities that others overlook. His work spans geopolitics, AI, leadership and strategic decision-making, with tailored applications for financial institutions, globally exposed businesses, public-sector leaders and regional development.
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Mark Brolin'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 Mark tailored to your event.
Mark Brolin speaks on America, Artificial Intelligence, Conflict Resolution, Economics, Economics & Finance. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Mark to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Mark Brolin for events worldwide, subject to Mark'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 Mark Brolin 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 Mark can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Mark Brolin 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 Mark can offer.
Mark Brolin delivers keynotes in English, Swedish. 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.
Mark Brolin's areas of expertise include America, Artificial Intelligence, Conflict Resolution, Economics, Economics & Finance. To get a clear sense of Mark'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.
Mark Brolin can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in America, Artificial Intelligence, Conflict Resolution, Economics, Economics & Finance is relevant. Details of Mark'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 Mark Brolin 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 Mark Brolin, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Mark's current availability for your dates.