Noreena Hertz epitomises class, knowledge and a passion for finance. She has been highly praised by the UK media, described as being "what punk was all about" by Vivienne Westwood and "one of the most inspiring women in the world" in Vogue magazine. As one of the "world's leading young thinkers", booking Noreena for your events ensures that you remain ahead of the curve, as she offers up to date advice on the economic climate. If there is one thing that Noreena is best known for, it is predicting future trends. Using data analysis and financial patterns, she can make predictions for future trends that can greatly benefit your business decisions.
Soaring through school, Noreena graduated with a degree in Philosophy and Economics aged just 18, from the University College London. From there, she graduated with a Masters of Business in Finance, after living in Philadelphia to study at the prestigious Wharton School. Remaining in the United States of America, Noreena started working as a film producer before moving to Russia, to take a role as a consultant for the International Finance Corporation in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Noreena watched first hand the failings of the World Bank, which inspired her to dedicate her life to positive economics. Moving back to the UK, Noreena completed her PhD in Economics and Business. As a motivational speaker, she can discuss her experience in banking, and how she turned a negative dismissal of her concerns by the World Bank into fuel for her speeches.
After graduating, Noreena returned to Russia to accept a role in the Russian Government. Before she was 30 years old, she was already advising Russia on its economic reforms, as well as consulting for Isreal, Egypt, Palestine and Jordan. Noreena is a published author, having written a number of influential titles like The Silent Takeover, IOU: The Debt Threat and Eyes Wide Open: How to Make Smart Decisions in a Confusing World. She intended to "make economics sexy", opening the stereotypically complex topic of economics up to the wider audience. As a motivational speaker, Noreena expands upon the lessons she learned in her career so far, offering an insight into the world of finance.
