Bill Emmott is an internationally respected writer, speaker and consultant on global affairs. Former Editor-in-Chief of The Economist, he provides clear, informed analysis of geopolitics, economics and the rapidly evolving world order.
Bill Emmott is one of the world’s most insightful commentators on international affairs, globalisation and the changing balance of power. Best known as the former Editor-in-Chief of The Economist, he has spent over four decades analysing global political and economic trends, helping decision-makers understand the forces shaping business, government and society.
An accomplished author, documentary producer and adviser to major organisations, Bill has become a trusted voice on the complexities of geopolitics and the global economy. His work spans continents, from Europe’s political evolution to Asia’s rise and the security dynamics of the Indo-Pacific, bringing together economic expertise and geopolitical awareness in a uniquely informed perspective.
Today, he combines his experience as a journalist, strategist and board-level adviser to help audiences navigate uncertainty, assess risk and identify opportunities in a fragmented world.
Bill joined The Economist in 1980 and served in Brussels, Tokyo and London before being appointed Editor-in-Chief in 1993. Over his 13-year tenure, the magazine’s global circulation more than doubled, establishing its reputation as the world’s leading publication on current affairs and business.
Since stepping down in 2006, Bill has combined writing and research with advisory work for major global institutions. He has served as Chairman of the International Institute for Strategic Studies, Chairman of the Japan Society of the UK, and Chairman of Trinity College Dublin’s Long Room Hub for Arts & Humanities.
He is also Chairman of the Wake Up Foundation, which he co-founded with filmmaker Annalisa Piras to promote civic engagement and public understanding of political and economic change through documentary film and education.
Bill currently serves as an Ushioda Fellow at Tokyo College, University of Tokyo, Senior Adviser for Geopolitics at Montrose Associates, and Chairman of the Global Disinformation Index, a non-profit organisation dedicated to combating online misinformation.
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