Peter Westaway has enjoyed a successful career in government and the City as an economist and financial markets analyst. Peter has established a strong reputation for communicating complex ideas in a straightforward, easy-to-understand and entertaining manner. And he can help audiences interpret the twists and turns of the economic news... Read more
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European Economist Peter Westaway talks to SPAA about the light at the end of the economic tunnel
Peter Westaway has enjoyed a successful career in government and the City as an economist and financial markets analyst. Peter has established a strong reputation for communicating complex ideas in a straightforward, easy-to-understand and entertaining manner. And he can help audiences interpret the twists and turns of the economic news cycle, demystify market movements and explain what it all means for portfolio decisions.
Peter’s expertise is wide-ranging with particular expertise in monetary policy, central bank behaviour and the implications of government fiscal policy for the real economy and financial markets. He is also well schooled in the implications of climate change for the economy and financial markets.
Peter Westaway has held senior positions at the Bank of England (1996-2003), Nomura (2009-2001), Vanguard Asset Management (2011-2022) and the National Institute of Economic and Social Research (1987-1996). He started his career in HM Treasury. In 2003, he was seconded to HM Treasury where he advised on the Brown government’s Five Tests Assessment on the UK’s membership of the euro area. He received a Ph.D. in economics from the University of Cambridge in 1985.
Peter has written numerous articles on various aspects of macroeconomics and economic policymaking. He authored two influential background papers to the Five Tests Assessment of euro membership.
Peter Westaway is a frequent economics commentator on BBC, Bloomberg and CNBC. He is able to communicate effectively with audiences ranging from school and university students to financial advisers and institutional money managers.
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You can book Peter Westaway through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Peter's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Peter Westaway'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 Peter tailored to your event.
Peter Westaway speaks on Banking, Behavioural Economics, 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 Peter to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Peter Westaway for events worldwide, subject to Peter'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 Peter Westaway 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 Peter can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Peter Westaway 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 Peter can offer.
Peter Westaway 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.
Peter Westaway's areas of expertise include Banking, Behavioural Economics, Economics, Economics & Finance, Financial. To get a clear sense of Peter'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.
Peter Westaway 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, Behavioural Economics, Economics, Economics & Finance, Financial is relevant. Details of Peter'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 Peter Westaway 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 Peter Westaway, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Peter's current availability for your dates.