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Noreena Hertz Keynote Speaker
- Renowned thought leader with an impressive track record in predicting global trends
- Author of international bestseller ‘The Lonely Century – A Call to Reconnect’
- Board Member of three multi billion dollar companies; Warner Music Group, Mattel and Workhuman.
Noreena Hertz's Biography
Noreena Hertz is an economist and the author of international bestseller ‘The Lonely Century – A Call to Reconnect’. She has been named “one of the world’s leading thinkers” (The Observer) and as “one of the world’s most inspiring women” (Vogue). As a keynote speaker she covers topics such as the future of work, consumer behaviour, digital and societal transformation, Generation K and millennials, and economic and geopolitical risk.
In ‘The Lonely Century’, Noreena explores how loneliness became part of the fabric of the modern world and puts forward bold solutions to restore our sense of community. It received widespread global praise and was named in the best books of the year by The Telegraph, Waterstones, Wired and El Mundo. It was a bestseller across the world and was awarded ‘Most Important Book of 2021’ at the Non-Obvious Book Awards).
Her previous books, ‘The Silent Takeover’, ‘The Debt Threat’ and ‘Eyes Wide Open’, have been published in over twenty languages. She is a frequent contributor to media publications worldwide such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, The Guardian, The Financial Times, Die Zelt, El Pais, and The South China Morning Post.
As an expert in her field, Noreena has appeared on television across the globe, including flagship shows such as BBC’s Question Time, CBS’ This Morning and NHK’s Global Debate. She was the creator and host of four TV documentaries, and hosted her own show on the US’ largest radio network Sirius XM. Prior to this she was economics editor of ITV, the UK’s leading commercial television network.
Noreena is an advisor to governments and corporations globally. She sits on the boards of three multi billion dollar companies; Warner Music Group, Mattel and Workhuman. She has spoken at TED, The World Economic Forum in Davos and Google Zeitgeist, as well as for leading global corporations.
Noreena completed her PhD at Cambridge University, and her MBA at the Wharton School, the University of Pennsylvania. She worked at the University of Cambridge for a decade, and in 2014 moved to University College London (UCL)’s Institute for Global Prosperity, where she is an Honorary Professor.
Noreena Hertz's Speaking Topics
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AI: Beyond the Hype: How AI will transform business and society and what this means for us all
AI is already transforming business, healthcare and government. But how radical will the transformation be in economic and societal terms?
Who will be the winners? Who will lose out? What can businesses do to make sure that they thrive in this new age and fully leverage its capabilities? Whilst at the same time have a plan in place to address its biases, limitations and risks?
And what will happen to us as individuals? Will AI take our jobs? Make us smarter or more stupid? How will it impact not only how we work but also how we vote? What will it mean to be human in the age of AI? And how do we influence its trajectory?
Combining historical analysis, personal anecdotes, and the latest thinking on where we are heading, Noreena will address these questions and more in this thought-provoking keynote.
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The New Global Landscape: How to succeed in these radically different times
2026 began dramatically. President Trump’s actions in Venezuela, uprisings in Iran, and uncertainty over Greenland have heightened global volatility. Instability persists in Ukraine and Russia and across the Middle East. Meanwhile, tariffs, export controls and local content requirements continue to reshape global supply chains, while demographic and fiscal pressures continue to bite.
In this stimulating keynote, Noreena helps audiences make sense of a transformed political, geopolitical and business environment in which the rules of the game have fundamentally changed, and uncertainty is now the norm. She offers a clear road map for leaders to adapt their strategies, and build resilience and agility, so they do not just manage this new terrain successfully, but actively thrive in it.
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Generation K: How to manage, engage, and inspire your post- millennial employees and consumers
Generation K (today’s 16–26-year-olds) makes up almost a third of employees and has almost $1 trillion in purchasing power. Yet how much do you really know them, a generation that is profoundly different to the millennials?
Did you know for example that they are the loneliest generation on record? And also the most anxious? That they are profoundly worried about their economic futures? And are reconfiguring their purchasing and workplace behaviours accordingly? That they seek agency in the office and also in the shopping mall and actively seek out both opportunities to connect but also to co-create. That they care passionately about a host of issues – but increasingly along gender lines. And did you know too the extent to which this generation distrusts traditional institutions whether we’re talking big business or Government?
By deploying her proprietary research on this generation – in this fascinating keynote Noreena helps leaders to both understand this generation but know how to connect with, inspire, engage and retain them – whether as employees or customers.
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Breaking Barriers, Building Futures: How to shatter the glass ceiling and make an impact
Step into the world of one of Europe’s most extraordinary trailblazers and discover how she shattered the glass ceiling—and how you can too.
Noreena Hertz is one of the rare women in Europe to serve on the boards of multiple U.S. multibillion-dollar companies. She’s also a best-selling author, renowned academic, and fearless activist whose visionary ideas shaped Bono’s (RED) campaign and inspired Premier League footballers to donate a day’s wages for nurses.
In this empowering keynote, Noreena will share deeply personal stories and reflections from her remarkable journey—how she overcame challenges, stayed true to herself, and forged her own path in male-dominated industries. Alongside her insights, she’ll provide actionable strategies and tools to help women in business take control of their careers, amplify their influence, and lead with purpose.
Authentic, inspiring, and focused on results, this keynote is designed for women looking to break barriers, elevate their careers, and leave a legacy of impact.
Why Book Noreena Hertz as a speaker?
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She is a globally recognised economist and bestselling author, bringing rigorous insight on how societal and economic shifts are reshaping organisations and leadership priorities.
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She helps leaders anticipate how the future of work, digital transformation and changing consumer behaviour will affect talent, trust and growth.
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Drawing on advisory work with governments and major corporations, she translates big picture risk into clear decisions leaders can take across strategy, culture and operating models.
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She brings deep expertise on loneliness and social disconnection, giving organisations practical frameworks to strengthen belonging, engagement and performance.
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With extensive experience across major media and global stages including TED and the World Economic Forum, she delivers compelling keynotes that land with senior audiences and wider workforces.
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