Augusto Lopez-Claros is an international economist and the Executive Director of the Global Governance Forum. He has authored several books on global governance reform and is currently leading the Forum’s initiative to draft a Second United Nations Charter. With over 30 years of experience in international organizations, he most recently... Read more
Augusto Lopez-Claros is an international economist and the Executive Director of the Global Governance Forum.
He has authored several books on global governance reform and is currently leading the Forum’s initiative to draft a Second United Nations Charter. With over 30 years of experience in international organizations, he most recently served as Director of the Global Indicators Group at the World Bank. Prior to that, he was Chief Economist at the World Economic Forum, where he directed the Global Competitiveness Program and edited the Forum’s flagship Global Competitiveness Report. Earlier in his career, he worked in London’s financial sector with a focus on emerging markets.
During the 1990s, he served as the International Monetary Fund’s Resident Representative in Russia and later became a Senior Fellow at the Edmund Walsh School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University. Educated in the UK and the U.S., he holds a diploma in Mathematical Statistics from Cambridge University and a Ph.D. in Economics from Duke University.
His recent publications include Removing Impediments to Sustainable Economic Development: The Case of Corruption (2015), Equality for Women = Prosperity for All (2018, St. Martin’s Press), and Global Governance and the Emergence of Global Institutions for the 21st Century (2020, Cambridge University Press). His latest book, Global Governance and International Cooperation: Managing Global Catastrophic Risks in the 21st Century, coedited with Richard Falk, was published by Routledge in 2024.
He has lectured widely at leading universities, think tanks, and international organizations.
You can book Augusto Lopez Claros through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Augusto's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Augusto Lopez Claros'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 Augusto tailored to your event.
Augusto Lopez Claros speaks on America, Banking, Behavioural Economics, Economics & Finance, Financial. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Augusto to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Augusto Lopez Claros for events worldwide, subject to Augusto'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 Augusto Lopez Claros 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 Augusto can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Augusto Lopez Claros 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 Augusto can offer.
Augusto Lopez Claros delivers keynotes in English. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Augusto Lopez Claros's areas of expertise include America, Banking, Behavioural Economics, Economics & Finance, Financial. To get a clear sense of Augusto'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.
Augusto Lopez Claros 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, Banking, Behavioural Economics, Economics & Finance, Financial is relevant. Details of Augusto'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 Augusto Lopez Claros 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 Augusto Lopez Claros, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Augusto's current availability for your dates.