Noreena Hertz

Bestselling Author of ‘The Silent Takeover’, ‘The Debt Threat’ & ‘Eyes Wide Open’, Honorary Professor at the University College London, Board Member for Warner Music Group & Mattel & Thought Leader

Noreena Hertz’s Biography:

Noreena Hertz is a renowned economist, thought leader and bestselling author recognised for her pioneering insights into global economics, technology and society. An Honorary Professor at University College London’s Institute for Global Prosperity, she has advised governments, multinational corporations and international organisations on economic policy and social change. Noreena is the author of several influential books, including ‘The Silent Takeover’, ‘The Debt Threat’, ‘Eyes Wide Open’ and ‘The Lonely Century – A Call to Reconnect’. Her work explores how globalisation, technology and social transformation are reshaping economies and human relationships, establishing her as one of the world’s most influential economic commentators.

Noreena studied at University College London before completing a PhD at the University of Cambridge and later earning an MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. She spent a decade as a Fellow at the University of Cambridge, where she developed her early research on global markets and corporate power. Her academic career continued with her appointment as an Honorary Professor at University College London in 2014, where she contributes to research on global prosperity and the economic challenges shaping modern society.

Alongside academia, Noreena has built a distinguished career across media, business and policy. She has served as Economics Editor for ITV News and has hosted programmes on SiriusXM. Her analysis regularly appears in leading publications including The New York Times, The Guardian, The Financial Times, The Washington Post and The Wall Street Journal. She has also appeared on major international broadcast platforms including BBC Question Time, CBS This Morning and NHK’s Global Debate.

Noreena has also played a prominent role in corporate and advisory leadership. She serves on the boards of Warner Music Group, Mattel and Workhuman, and has contributed to major advisory bodies including Citigroup’s Politics and Economics Global Advisory Board, the Inclusive Capitalism Taskforce and RWE’s Digital Transformation Board. Her ideas have influenced global initiatives, including Bono’s Product (RED) campaign, and she continues to speak internationally on economic change, technological disruption and the social challenges of the digital age.

Why Hire Noreena Hertz?

Noreena is hired as a speaker for her thought-provoking analysis of the forces reshaping modern society, from artificial intelligence and economic transformation to the growing crisis of loneliness in the digital age. Drawing on decades of research and global advisory experience, she helps audiences understand how technological disruption is transforming the way we work, connect and lead.

She is also a widely respected public speaker who has delivered a TED Talk titled ‘How to Use Experts – and When Not To‘, where she explores the role of expertise in decision-making and leadership. Combining economic insight with human understanding, Noreena delivers engaging talks on topics such as AI’s impact on society, the future of leadership, global economic trends and the importance of rebuilding connection in an increasingly digital world.

Noreena Hertz’s Career Highlights:

Here are some of the key milestones that define Noreena Hertz’s distinguished career:

• 2025 – Published the article AI Risks Making Us All Stupid: It’s Time to Act in The Telegraph examining the societal implications of artificial intelligence.
• 2024 – Featured in an exclusive interview on the Champions Speakers YouTube channel discussing artificial intelligence and the global loneliness crisis.
• 2023 – Appointed Non-Executive Director at Mattel contributing strategic insight to the global toy and entertainment company.
• 2022 – Appointed Non-Executive Director at Workhuman supporting innovation in workplace culture and human capital management.
• 2021 – Published The Lonely Century – A Call to Reconnect exploring the global rise of loneliness in modern society.
• 2021 – Named The Lonely Century a Book of the Year by The Daily Telegraph, Wired and El Mundo.
• 2017 – Appointed Non-Executive Director at Warner Music Group supporting governance and strategic development.
• 2016 – Joined ITV News as Economics Editor providing analysis on major economic and political developments.
• 2014 – Appointed Honorary Professor at University College London’s Institute for Global Prosperity.
• 2011 – Delivered a TED Talk titled How to Use Experts – and When Not To exploring the role of expertise in decision-making.
• 2010 – Named by The Observer as one of the world’s leading thinkers shaping global economic debate.
• 2005 – Published The Debt Threat examining global financial instability and economic risk.