Minouche Shafik
Chief Economic Advisor to the UK Prime Minister, Former Deputy Governor, Bank of England
Minouche Shafik operates at the intersection of economic policy, global institutions and real-world decision-making. Her experience spans central banking, government and international finance, giving her a clear view of how economic strategy is shaped under pressure and uncertainty.
She understands how macroeconomic decisions translate into real consequences for growth, capital and employment. Rather than theoretical insight, she brings a grounded perspective on how governments and institutions respond when conditions tighten, and what that means for organisations operating across markets.
Measured, precise and quietly authoritative, she helps senior leaders connect economic signals to strategic decisions with clarity and confidence.
Signature Keynotes
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What leaders need to understand about growth, inflation and global risk
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How economic decisions shape operating environments across regions
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What changes when conditions tighten and options narrow
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How leaders make decisions when signals are mixed and timing matters
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How economic change is reshaping labour, productivity and long-term strategy
The Shafik Effect
When Minouche speaks, economics becomes a lens for decision-making.
Audiences leave ready to:
Understand how policy decisions affect business conditions in real time
Read economic signals with greater clarity and confidence
Think more precisely about growth, risk and resilience
Connect macro shifts to organisational strategy
Why Book Minouche
Minouche Shafik brings direct experience from the institutions that shape the global economy. She helps organisations understand how economic policy, markets and strategy interact in practice, offering insight that is both immediate and highly relevant.
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