Roger Bootle is an esteemed economist, best known for being at the forefront of Capital Economics. Having also had a significant impact in the House of Commons and for top banking groups such as HSBC, Roger has solidified his reputation as a leading economist. Roger is renowned for forecasting major economic events and has even been named the 2012 Economics Commentator of the Year. When booked as a speaker for corporate events, Roger supplies a comprehensive understanding of economics and the upcoming trends that will impact industries.
Widely regarded as one of London’s best economists, Roger is best known for being the Founder and Chairman of Capital Economics. Sitting at the helm of the independent macroeconomic research consultancy, Roger led the company to become an industry-leading organisation and even claimed the prestigious Wolfson Economics Prize- claiming £250,000 for ‘dealing with member states leaving the eurozone’. Outside of his economics firm, Roger has also contributed as a regular columnist for The Daily Telegraph and he has also authored several books such as the titles The AI Economy, The Death of Inflation and The Trouble with Markets to name but a few.
Before forging his successful economical career, Roger built his expertise with studies of Philosophy, Politics and Economics at the University of Oxford. Embarking into the world of economics, Roger held his first role as a Lecturer of Economics at St Anne’s College at the University of Oxford. He then went on to become an economist for Lloyds Bank and Capel-Cure Myers, before moving on to join as an economist for HSBC. Working his way up the firm, Roger was later appointed as the Group Chief Economist of the HSBC Group, solidifying his reputation as an expert economist. Also before founding his company, Roger was made a member of the Panel of Economic Forecasters for the UK Treasury.
Other prominent roles of Roger’s include being a member of Economists for Free Trade and an Honorary Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries. He has also served as a Visiting Professor at the Manchester Business School and been a Specialist Advisor to the House of Commons Treasury Committee. Along the course of his career, Roger has established a reputation for delivering uncomfortable truths, bringing to light emerging trends and forecasting the biggest economic events to come.
With an established career behind him, Roger Bootle is now a popular addition as a keynote speaker for a range of corporate events. One of the UK’s leading economists, Roger is well-placed to speak on a plethora of economical themed subject, such as Brexit. He has also forged a reputation for sharing knowledge on financial crisis, inflation, the EU and emerging markets. With previous clients including the likes of Reuters, Moneycorp and the Education and Research Institute, Roger is a seasoned speaker commended for his highly knowledgeable presentations and confident delivery. Also commended for his speeches being informative, insightful and intelligent, when looking for an expert economist look no further than Roger Bootle.
