- London, U.K.
Tina Fordham Keynote Speaker
- Independent Geostrategist advising the C-Suite on the business implications of global developments - author of 'Mad World: A Geostrategy Survival Guide for Leaders' (2026)
- First Chief Global Political Analyst on Wall St; established Eurasia Group's financial markets research business; senior adviser to UN
- Named in the FN100’s “Most Influential Women in European Finance” 6 times and the only political risk professional to be included in this top tier list.
Tina Fordham's Biography
Tina Fordham is a leading independent strategist and advisor to the C-suite working at the intersection of geopolitics, the business environment and the drivers of social change.
A trailblazer in the field of political risk, Tina has more than 25 years’ experience advising senior leaders–from prime ministers and 3-star generals to boards, institutional investors and the United Nations—about the implications of global developments.
She is the founder of Fordham Global Foresight (FGF), an independent consultancy based in London. FGF provides actionable, forward-looking guidance and helps firms raise their “PQ”–Political Quotient.
In September 2026, her new book, ‘Mad World: A Geostrategy Survival Guide for Leaders’, will be published by Whitefox.
Tina has been named in the FN100’s “Most Influential Women in European Finance” 6 times, most recently in 2025. This is Financial News’ list of the 100 Most Influential Women in European Finance. Her inclusion on the list is further distinguished by the fact that she is the only Founder to be featured and the only political risk professional, underscoring the distinctive impact of her work.
The first Chief Global Political Analyst on Wall Street (Citi) and the founder of Eurasia Group’s financial markets research business, Tina has served as a senior advisor in the U.K. Prime Minister’s Strategy Unit and was appointed by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon to the United Nations first High-Level Panel on Women’s Economic Empowerment.
A dual US-UK citizen based in London, Tina earned her Master of International Affairs degree at Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs and is a member of SIPA’s International Advisory Board. She is a frequent guest on Bloomberg, CNN and CNBC, and a contributor on leadership strategy for Forbes.
Tina Fordham's Speaking Topics
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2026 Geopolitical Outlook - Seismic Change
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How leaders can improve their “PQ” (Political Quotient) to navigate an increasingly complex environment
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The growing intersection between geopolitics and ESG
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US Political Landscape - how the administration is faring and impacts on the global political economy
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Global Political Outlook - trends and consequences
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Key themes and Signposts (including Tariffs, Russia, China, populism and the future of democracy “Vox Populi Risk”, Geopolitical Risks including Global Trade and Security)
Why Book Tina Fordham as a speaker?
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Tina advises C-suite leaders at the intersection of geopolitics, markets and social change, translating global disruption into clear strategic choices for boards and executives.
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She brings more than 25 years of political risk expertise, having briefed prime ministers, senior military leaders, institutional investors and the United Nations on the real-world implications of global developments.
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She provides forward-looking guidance through Fordham Global Foresight, helping organisations strengthen their Political Quotient and stress-test strategy against geopolitical volatility.
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She draws on rare frontline experience as Wall Street’s first Chief Global Political Analyst at Citi and as the founder of Eurasia Group’s financial markets research business, bridging geostrategy and investor expectations.
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She offers trusted insight on leadership and resilience, shaped by senior advisory roles in the UK Prime Minister’s Strategy Unit and appointment to the UN High-Level Panel on Women’s Economic Empowerment.
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