Georges Ugeux is the former Group Executive Vice President, International & Research at the New York Stock Exchange, is a widely sought after and internationally renowned expert in global finance and economics, with more than four decades of experience spanning from public to private sector, commercial to investment banking in... Read more
Georges Ugeux is the former Group Executive Vice President, International & Research at the New York Stock Exchange, is a widely sought after and internationally renowned expert in global finance and economics, with more than four decades of experience spanning from public to private sector, commercial to investment banking in Europe, Asia and the United States. He is founder and CEO of Galileo Global Advisors in New York City and teaches International Banking and Finance at Columbia Law School.
As a thought leader, speaker and author, Georges offers a unique and humanistic perspective on the financial, social and political issues surrounding complex topics in the world of global finance and economics. He addresses the factual and technical aspects of these issues as well as their more societal significance and consequences. Additionally, his experience in the regulatory and political dimensions of financial issues provides insight into the complexity of the “new” world of finance that is currently being structured by authorities.
Georges Ugeux is founder and CEO of Galileo Global Advisors. Founded in 2003, Galileo is a New-York based advisory investment bank specializing in cross border advisory services, Mergers and Acquisitions and capital raising with a strong focus on Asia and emerging markets. Prior to founding Galileo, Georges was Group Executive Vice President, International & Research at the New York Stock Exchange. He built and managed the Exchange’s International Group and spearheaded the listing of 308 companies from 43 countries of the 470 non-US companies listed on the NYSE with an aggregate value of $2.7 trillion. During this same period, the NYSE’s international trading moved from 40 to 140 million shares a day.
Georges teaches “International Banking and Finance” at Columbia Law School and is a visiting professor at Sorbonne University Paris I. He has held teaching positions at the Catholic University of Louvain, the College of Europe in Bruges and had associations with the program on International Financial Systems of Harvard Law School. These positions led him to publish “The betrayal of Finance: Twelve reforms to restore confidence” in French, English and Flemish in 2011. In 2017, this book was updated and published in Chinese by Oriental Publishing in Beijing, China. “International Finance Regulation: The Quest for Financial Stability” was published in 2014 by John Wiley & Sons as part of Wiley & Sons’ Finance Series.
After studies in philosophy, economy and law and the Catholic University of Louvain, Georges embraced an impressive and diverse career: head of investment banking and trust at Société Générale de Banque (now BNP Paribas Fortis) in Belgium, Managing Director at Morgan Stanley International and Kidder Peabody in London, Finance Director of Société Générale de Belgique (now part of the French utilities group GDF Suez), President of the European Investment Fund, and Chairman of the Kingdom of Belgium’s privatization commission.
Prior to the financial crisis of 2008, Georges Ugeux was critical of the optimism of bankers and authorities. After the collapse, he became a voice in the international media and is frequently interviewed as an expert on a variety of global topics. He was invited by Le Monde.fr to write a regular blog on “Demystifying Finance,” which was immediately awarded “best economic blog” by Challenges, a leading French magazine. Subsequently, Georges was invited to blog on Huffington Post.com in the United States.
Georges Ugeux is fearless in his desire to address difficult and complicated topics and is praised by audiences for his candor, clarity and ability to deconstruct complex issues while offering a perspective that is both fresh and forward thinking.
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Georges Ugeux'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 Georges tailored to your event.
Georges Ugeux speaks on Banking, Economics, Economics & Finance, Emerging Markets, 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 Georges to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Georges Ugeux for events worldwide, subject to Georges'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 Georges Ugeux 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 Georges can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Georges Ugeux 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 Georges can offer.
Georges Ugeux delivers keynotes in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish. 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.
Georges Ugeux's areas of expertise include Banking, Economics, Economics & Finance, Emerging Markets, Financial. To get a clear sense of Georges'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.
Georges Ugeux can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Banking, Economics, Economics & Finance, Emerging Markets, Financial is relevant. Details of Georges'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 Georges Ugeux 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 Georges Ugeux, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Georges's current availability for your dates.