Angus McCrone

Angus McCrone is a leading authority on clean energy, climate finance and the global low-carbon transition, best known for his long-standing role as Chief Editor of Bloomberg New Energy Finance. Over more than three decades in journalism, economics and financial markets, Angus has built a reputation for explaining complex global energy and economic trends in a clear and engaging way. His expertise spans renewable energy investment, voluntary carbon markets, financial regulation and international policy, making him a highly sought-after keynote speaker and moderator. Having spoken at major events including World Bank Live and the BNEF Summit, Angus is respected for delivering informed, data-driven insight on the future of energy and sustainable finance.

Angus began his career in journalism as a reporter for Computing before progressing into business and economics reporting roles at The Scotsman, The Sunday Telegraph and the Evening Standard. As Economics Editor at the Evening Standard, he developed extensive expertise in financial affairs, politics and investment markets. Alongside his journalism career, Angus founded Twowaymarkets Ltd, an FSA-authorised advisory and investment management business specialising in derivatives and financial markets. In 2007, he joined Bloomberg New Energy Finance, where he spent 14 years reporting on international energy affairs and helping establish the publication as a leading authority on renewable energy and climate finance.

Throughout his career, Angus has written for respected national publications including The Sunday Times, The Scotsman, The Sunday Telegraph and the Evening Standard. His work has covered everything from market crashes and investment strategies to climate policy and energy innovation. Following his tenure at BloombergNEF, Angus served as Editor on a climate finance project at E3G before becoming Senior Editor at Trove Research, focusing on voluntary carbon markets and sustainability reporting.

Now working as a freelance writer and editor on clean energy and financial markets, Angus continues to provide expert commentary on the industries shaping the future global economy. Combining journalistic integrity with decades of economic and financial expertise, he is widely admired for helping audiences understand the opportunities and challenges surrounding the transition to a more sustainable world.

Angus McCrone is hired as a speaker for his exceptional ability to explain the rapidly evolving worlds of clean energy, climate finance and global economics with clarity and authority. Drawing on decades of experience across journalism, investment markets and renewable energy reporting, Angus delivers insightful and highly relevant presentations tailored to modern business audiences. Having moderated and spoken at prestigious events including World Bank Live and the BNEF Summit, he offers audiences a rare combination of financial expertise, policy understanding and sustainability insight. His talks equip organisations with practical knowledge on the future of energy, investment and climate transition.

Here are some of the key milestones that define Angus McCrone’s remarkable career:

  • 2024 – Served as Senior Editor at Trove Research, editing specialist research and newsletters focused on voluntary carbon markets and sustainability trends.
  • 2022 – Worked as Editor on a climate finance project at E3G, contributing expertise on sustainable investment and climate policy.
  • 2021 – Became a freelance writer and editor specialising in clean energy and financial markets following his long tenure at BloombergNEF.
  • 2007 – Appointed Chief Editor at Bloomberg New Energy Finance, reporting on international energy affairs and the global low carbon transition.
  • 2000 – Founded Twowaymarkets Ltd, an FSA-authorised advisory and investment management firm specialising in derivatives and financial markets.
  • 1998 – Joined the Centre for Economics and Business Research as a Senior Economist, analysing economic and market trends.
  • 1998 – Began writing extensively on economics, markets and derivatives for national newspapers, including The Sunday Times and Sunday Business.
  • 1993 – Became Economics Editor at the Evening Standard, overseeing reporting on economic policy, business and financial affairs.
  • 1991 – Worked as an economics and business reporter for The Sunday Telegraph, covering politics, markets and corporate news.
  • 1988 – Joined The Scotsman as a business reporter, building the foundations of his long career in financial and economic journalism.

“Angus McCrone delivered an insightful and engaging keynote that expertly broke down the complexities of clean energy, climate finance and the future of global markets. His ability to combine deep industry knowledge with clear, accessible commentary kept our audience captivated throughout. Angus brought a unique blend of journalistic expertise, economic understanding and real-world market insight, leaving attendees with practical takeaways and a far greater understanding of the opportunities surrounding the low carbon transition. Professional, informed and highly engaging, Angus was a fantastic addition to our event.” – David Simms