Noreena Hertz

Honorary Professor at University College London, Economist, Author and Thought Leader

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Noreena Hertz's Biography

Named by The Observer as ‘one of the world’s leading thinkers’ and by Vogue as ‘one of the world’s most inspiring women’ economist Noreena Hertz is a renowned thought leader, academic and broadcaster. Her previous bestsellers The Silent Takeover, The Debt Threat and Eyes Wide Open are published in more than twenty countries. Her forthcoming book, The Lonely Century – Coming Together in a World That’s Pulling Apart will be published later this year in the UK, US and elsewhere. A regular commentator in print globally, Noreena’s opinion pieces have appeared in publications including The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, The Guardian, The Financial Times, Die Zeit, El Pais and The South China Morning Post. She makes frequent television appearances around the world including on flagship television shows such as CBS’ This Morning, BBC’s Question Time, and NHK's Global Debate; has created and hosted four television documentaries; hosted her own show on the US’s largest radio network, Sirius XM and served as the Economics Editor of the UK’s leading commercial television network, ITV. Frequently sought around the world as a speaker, Noreena has given keynote speeches at TED, The World Economic Forum in Davos and Google Zeitgeist as well as for leading global corporations, sharing platforms with such luminaries as President Bill Clinton, Professor Stephen Hawking and Jane Goodall amongst others. Noreena advises a select group of the world’s leading business and political figures on strategy, economic, societal and geo-political risk, artificial intelligence, digital transformation, millennials and post-millennials and sits on the board of Warner Music Group. Her thinking served at as the inspiration for Bono’s Product (RED). She has featured as the Cover Story of Newsweek. Noreena has a PhD from Cambridge University and an MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Having spent 10 years at the University of Cambridge, in 2014 she moved to University College London where she is an Honorary Professor at the Institute for Global Prosperity.

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How to Make the Workplace Less Lonely

Noreena Hertz shows how loneliness has become a silent crisis in modern workplaces, affecting productivity, morale, and retention. She explains why creating genuine human connection at work is no longer optional, but essential for thriving organizations.

This keynote offers leaders practical solutions to foster collaboration, trust, and belonging. Companies leave inspired to reimagine workplace culture in ways that boost both employee wellbeing and business performance.

Coming Together in a World That's Pulling Apart

Our speaker Noreena Hertz explores how societies and organizations can build bridges in an age marked by division and disconnection. She highlights the forces pulling people apart while revealing strategies for fostering resilience and unity.

This talk inspires audiences to embrace empathy and collaboration in both business and community settings. Attendees walk away with a vision of how to lead with connection in a fragmented world.

How to Make Smart Decisions in the Post-Pandemic World

In this session, Hertz equips leaders with the tools to make clear, informed decisions in an uncertain era. She draws on economics, history, and behavioral science to show how to navigate volatility and complexity.

For businesses facing rapid change, this keynote provides a practical framework to make better choices, reduce risk, and seize new opportunities in a reshaped global landscape.

What the Next Three Years Will Look Like: The Key Economic, Geopolitical, Technological and Societal Forces That Will Shape Our Near-Term Future

Hertz offers a compelling roadmap of the forces set to shape the near future. She breaks down the critical economic, geopolitical, technological, and societal shifts leaders must watch closely.

Audiences gain foresight into what lies ahead and clarity on how to prepare. This talk empowers decision-makers to anticipate disruption, adapt strategies, and remain resilient in a fast-changing world.

The Loneliness Economy: How Recent Events Will Shape Consumer Behaviour Over the Next Three Years

Our speaker Noreena Hertz reveals how the rise of loneliness is reshaping consumer behavior. She shows how recent global events have accelerated this trend and what it means for businesses and brands.

This keynote helps companies understand emerging patterns of consumption and design strategies that respond to people’s deep need for connection. It is essential insight for anyone seeking to remain relevant in the years ahead.

Lessons from History: Planning for the Future, Drawing from the Past

Noreena Hertz demonstrates how historical perspective can provide invaluable guidance for today’s leaders. By analyzing past crises and transformations, she highlights lessons that help organizations navigate uncertainty and plan strategically.

This talk empowers audiences to use history as a compass for the future. Leaders leave with practical insights to manage complexity, avoid repeating mistakes, and build sustainable success.

Generation K: How to Manage, Retain and Inspire Your Youngest Cadre of Employees and Consumers

In this keynote, Noreena Hertz introduces “Generation K,” today’s youngest employees and consumers. She explains their values, fears, and aspirations, and how they differ from previous generations.

For organizations, this talk offers clear strategies to connect with, motivate, and retain Generation K. It provides leaders with the insights needed to engage the next wave of talent and customers authentically.

Noreena Hertz's Biography

Named by The Observer as ‘one of the world’s leading thinkers’ and by Vogue as ‘one of the world’s most inspiring women’ economist Noreena Hertz is a renowned thought leader, academic and broadcaster. Her previous bestsellers The Silent Takeover, The Debt Threat and Eyes Wide Open are published in more than twenty countries. Her forthcoming book, The Lonely Century – Coming Together in a World That’s Pulling Apart will be published later this year in the UK, US and elsewhere.

A regular commentator in print globally, Noreena’s opinion pieces have appeared in publications including The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, The Guardian, The Financial Times, Die Zeit, El Pais and The South China Morning Post. She makes frequent television appearances around the world including on flagship television shows such as CBS’ This Morning, BBC’s Question Time, and NHK's Global Debate; has created and hosted four television documentaries; hosted her own show on the US’s largest radio network, Sirius XM and served as the Economics Editor of the UK’s leading commercial television network, ITV.

Frequently sought around the world as a speaker, Noreena has given keynote speeches at TED, The World Economic Forum in Davos and Google Zeitgeist as well as for leading global corporations, sharing platforms with such luminaries as President Bill Clinton, Professor Stephen Hawking and Jane Goodall amongst others.

Noreena advises a select group of the world’s leading business and political figures on strategy, economic, societal and geo-political risk, artificial intelligence, digital transformation, millennials and post-millennials and sits on the board of Warner Music Group. Her thinking served at as the inspiration for Bono’s Product (RED). She has featured as the Cover Story of Newsweek.

Noreena has a PhD from Cambridge University and an MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Having spent 10 years at the University of Cambridge, in 2014 she moved to University College London where she is an Honorary Professor at the Institute for Global Prosperity.