Janan Ganesh is a columnist and associate editor at the Financial Times. He writes about international affairs, as well as the domestic politics of the US and the UK. Regular themes include: the US-China rivalry, Brexit and its aftermath, Donald Trump’s potential future presidency, the future of Keir Starmer, the... Read more
Janan Ganesh is a columnist and associate editor at the Financial Times. He writes about international affairs, as well as the domestic politics of the US and the UK. Regular themes include: the US-China rivalry, Brexit and its aftermath, Donald Trump’s potential future presidency, the future of Keir Starmer, the west’s reaction to the Ukraine war, the challenge to the European Union from within and without, the rising importance of Southeast Asia, the “axis” of autocratic nations and the decline of the global free-trade consensus.
He was US political columnist between 2018 and 2022, based in Washington DC for three years and Los Angeles for one. There, he covered the 2020 US Presidential election, as well as the global pandemic, the worsening of US-China relations and the Capitol siege.
As well as politics, Janan Ganesh writes a weekend column on culture and ideas, which ranges across such subjects as travel, cities, football, art, food, technology and social trends. The running theme of the column is a defence of globalism against its enemies.
Before the FT, Janan was the political correspondent at the Economist between 2007 and 2012, where he covered the financial crash, the 2010 general election and the UK coalition government.
Regularly appearing on TV and radio, Janan Ganesh has appeared in a weekly slot on BBC 1′s Sunday Politics and is a frequent commentator on BBC 4′s Westminster Hour. His book “George Osborne: The Austerity Chancellor” (Biteback Publishing, 2012), was the first published biography of George Osborne, the UK chancellor. Janan also co-authored “Compassionate Conservatism” with Jesse Norman MP (Policy Exchange, 2006). In 2013, Janan was a finalist in the British Journalism Awards “Politics Journalist of the Year”.
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Janan Ganesh speaks on Financial, Geopolitics, 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 Janan to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Janan Ganesh for events worldwide, subject to Janan'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 Janan Ganesh 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 Janan can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Janan Ganesh 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 Janan can offer.
Janan Ganesh 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.
Janan Ganesh's areas of expertise include Financial, Geopolitics, Government & Politics. To get a clear sense of Janan'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.
Janan Ganesh can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Financial, Geopolitics, Government & Politics is relevant. Details of Janan'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.
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We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Janan Ganesh, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Janan's current availability for your dates.