Gillian Tett | Speaker

Gillian Tett is an award-winning journalist, anthropologist, and bestselling author. Known for her foresight in predicting major global trends, she helps leaders understand economic, political, and cultural shifts, offering clear insights into how organisations can navigate uncertainty and embrace sustainable futures.

Speaker Topics

Key Topics:

  • Why Every CEO Needs an Anthropologist
  • The Dangers of Modern Political Tribalism
  • Making Sense of an Uncertain Global Economy
  • Fintech and Financial Markets: The Road Ahead
  • The Disrupted World: Politics, Populism and Economics
  • Silo-Busting: Breaking Barriers for Organisational Success

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Biography

Introduction

Dr Gillian Tett is one of the world’s most respected commentators on global finance, politics, and society. A journalist, anthropologist, and bestselling author, she is renowned for her prescient analysis, from predicting the 2008 financial crisis to highlighting the rise of populism and the challenges of financial innovation today.

Professional Background & Credentials

Gillian is currently Provost of King’s College Cambridge and was formerly Chairman of the US Editorial Board and America Editor-at-Large at the Financial Times. During her distinguished career at the Financial Times, she also served as Managing Editor (US), columnist, and head of capital markets coverage.

Key achievements include:

  • Predicting the global financial crisis three years before it struck. 
  • Founding Moral Money, the FT’s award-winning ESG and sustainable finance vertical. 
  • Author of multiple influential books, including Anthro-Vision, The Silo Effect, Fool’s Gold and Saving the Sun. 
  • Coverage spanning international financial markets, politics, technology, and sustainable business. 

Her background as an anthropologist (PhD, Cambridge University) informs her unique ability to apply cultural and social perspectives to the world of finance and business. She speaks French and Russian and has studied Japanese and Tajik.

Speaking Style & Audience Value

Gillian is a dynamic, thought-provoking speaker who blends rigorous research with engaging storytelling. Her keynote talks are clear, entertaining, and rich with examples that resonate across industries.

Audiences value her ability to:

  • Anticipate risks and opportunities before they reach the mainstream. 
  • Challenge conventional wisdom with fresh, anthropological insights. 
  • Provide practical frameworks for navigating uncertainty, political volatility, and economic disruption. 

She speaks across formats including keynote addresses, fireside chats, and panel moderation, and is frequently invited to address international governments, financial institutions, and global conferences.

Awards & Recognition

  • Journalist of the Year, British Press Awards. 
  • Business Journalist of the Year, British Press Awards. 
  • Business Communicator of

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