Pippa Malmgren

Former White House Economic Advisor, Economist, Tech Entrepreneur, Senior Advisor at Avonhurst & Award-Winning Leadership Author

Pippa Malmgren’s Biography:

Pippa Malmgren is a globally respected economist, technology entrepreneur and keynote speaker, best known for her work at the highest levels of government and finance. She rose to international prominence as Special Assistant to President George W. Bush on the National Economic Council, where she advised on financial markets during periods of intense geopolitical and economic pressure. Today, she is widely recognised as a leading voice on global risk, economics, geopolitics and leadership, trusted by governments, investors and senior executives worldwide.

Pippa’s career was shaped by a rigorous academic foundation and early exposure to complex global systems. She studied at Mount Vernon College before completing an MSc and PhD at the London School of Economics, alongside advanced studies in national security at Harvard University. Her doctoral research focused on economic statecraft and trade policy, themes that would later define her advisory work. She began her professional journey in global finance, becoming Managing Director at Bankers Trust, where she ran asset management operations in Asia. She was later appointed Global Chief Currency Strategist, developing a reputation for anticipating market shifts and identifying early economic signals.

In the early 2000s, Pippa moved from finance into government, taking on the role of Special Assistant to the President of the United States and serving on the National Economic Council. Following the events of 9/11, she was responsible for assessing terrorism-related risks to the economy and advising on financial resilience. After leaving the White House, she continued to operate at the intersection of policy, business and technology, holding roles including Deputy Head of Global Strategy at UBS and advising the British government on trade. She later became Founder of H Robotics Limited and Founder of the DRPM Group, while also serving as Governor of the Ditchley Foundation and a trusted media commentator for global broadcasters.

Currently, Pippa works as Senior Advisor at Avonhurst, Partner and Senior Advisor at Monaco Foundry, and Chairman of ACE/22 at the British Standards Institution, shaping standards and strategy around emerging technologies. She is also an award-winning author whose books on leadership and economics are used by leaders navigating uncertainty.

Why Hire Pippa Malgmren?

Pippa Malmgren brings rare credibility to the keynote stage, shaped by experience advising presidents, governments, investors and boardrooms during moments when decisions truly mattered. Her ability to connect economics, geopolitics, technology and leadership helps audiences make sense of uncertainty, turning global risk into practical insight they can act on. Having advised the White House after 9/11 and led currency strategy across Asia, she speaks with authority about pressure, resilience and long-term thinking. One recent audience of senior executives described her keynote as changing how they approached investment and leadership planning within weeks, not years. Hire Pippa Malmgren when you want clarity, confidence and perspective from someone who has shaped decisions at the highest level and knows how to translate them for modern leaders.

Pippa Malmgren’s Career Highlights:

Here are some of the key milestones that define Pippa Malmgren’s inspirational career in economics and technology:

• 2025 – Delivered a keynote at the MoneyWeek Wealth Summit
• 2025 – Featured speaker at the Strategas Research Partners Annual London Conference
• 2021 – Appointed Partner and Senior Advisor at Monaco Foundry
• 2020 – Became Chairman of ACE/22 at the British Standards Institution
• 2019 – Business Book of the Year Award for leadership writing
• 2014 – Founded H Robotics Limited
• 2000 – Appointed Special Assistant to President George W. Bush
• 1993 – Promoted to Managing Director at Bankers Trust