Derek Brower is the New York-based US Political News Editor of the Financial Times, and is responsible for the paper’s 2024 campaign coverage, its reporting on the US economy, including the Federal Reserve, and all other political coverage from the FT’s Washington bureau and network across the country. He is... Read more
Derek Brower is the New York-based US Political News Editor of the Financial Times, and is responsible for the paper’s 2024 campaign coverage, its reporting on the US economy, including the Federal Reserve, and all other political coverage from the FT’s Washington bureau and network across the country. He is also responsible for the FT’s national security, defence, and foreign policy coverage in the US.
Brower has reported extensively from around the world, including from conflict zones. He reported for the FT from Ukraine following Russia’s invasion in 2022.
Brower was formerly the FT’s US Energy Editor. He is an expert on US politics; global geopolitics; Russia and the Former Soviet Union; Saudi Arabia and Opec; American energy; and the energy transition.
Brower has lived in Russia, the UK, Canada and the US. He reported from across the Middle East and North Africa during the Arab Uprisings for the Economist. Before joining the Financial Times, Brower was a director of RS Energy Group, where he advised hedge funds and other institutional investors on geopolitics and US energy.
Brower began his career on Bridge newswire (now Reuters) and has written for an array of magazines and newspapers. Brower holds a PhD in Russian Literature from University of London and Modern History from Oxford University.
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You can book Derek Brower through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Derek's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Derek Brower'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 Derek tailored to your event.
Derek Brower speaks on Authors, Climate, Economics & Finance, Financial, Government & Politics. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Derek to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Derek Brower for events worldwide, subject to Derek'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 Derek Brower 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 Derek can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Derek Brower 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 Derek can offer.
Derek Brower delivers keynotes in English, French, Russian. 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.
Derek Brower's areas of expertise include Authors, Climate, Economics & Finance, Financial, Government & Politics. To get a clear sense of Derek'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.
Derek Brower can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Authors, Climate, Economics & Finance, Financial, Government & Politics is relevant. Details of Derek'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 Derek Brower 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 Derek Brower, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Derek's current availability for your dates.