Hamish McRae is one of Europe’s foremost speakers on future trends in economics, technology, business and society. He is the main economic commentator for “i” newspaper, and City columnist for the Mail on Sunday. He is the author of the acclaimed work on the future, The World in 2020 –... Read more
Hamish McRae is one of Europe’s foremost speakers on future trends in economics, technology, business and society. He is the main economic commentator for “i” newspaper, and City columnist for the Mail on Sunday. He is the author of the acclaimed work on the future, The World in 2020 – Power, Culture and Prosperity. The book was a best-seller and propelled Hamish to be one of the most sought-after speakers and commentators on future trends. His follow-up book, The World in 2050 – How to Think About the Future, was published in 2022.
In it Hamish examines how complex forces of change – demography, the environment, finance, technology and ideas about governance – will affect our global society. Hamish’s other books include Capital City – London as a Financial Centre, coauthored with Frances Cairncross, Wake-up Japan, co-authored with Tadashi Nakamae, and What Works: Success in Stressful Times, which was long-listed for the Business Book of the Year at the FT/Goldman Sachs Awards in New York in 2010.
His awards include both junior and senior Harold Wincott awards, the David Watt Prize for outstanding political journalism, and he was the Business and Finance Journalist of the Year in the 2006 British Press Awards. As an economic journalist, Hamish McRae was editor of Euromoney and Financial Editor of The Guardian before moving to The Independent.
Hamish McRae was previously an Adjunct Professor at Trinity College, Dublin, and has been a Visiting Professor at the School of Management at Lancaster University, a council member of the Royal Economic Society, and a Governor of the National Institute for Economic and Social Research. He is a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences.
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Hamish McRae'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 Hamish tailored to your event.
Hamish McRae speaks on Brexit, Economics, Economics & Finance, Future & Technology, Global Trends. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Hamish to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Hamish McRae for events worldwide, subject to Hamish'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 Hamish McRae 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 Hamish can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Hamish McRae 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 Hamish can offer.
Hamish McRae 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.
Hamish McRae's areas of expertise include Brexit, Economics, Economics & Finance, Future & Technology, Global Trends. To get a clear sense of Hamish'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.
Hamish McRae can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Brexit, Economics, Economics & Finance, Future & Technology, Global Trends is relevant. Details of Hamish'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 Hamish McRae 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 Hamish McRae, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Hamish's current availability for your dates.