Jacques Attali

Dr. Jacques Attali has been the former Special Advisor to President Francois Mitterand and the Founder and first President of the European Bank of Reconstruction and Development. He founded Planet Finance, a non-profit organisation and is a pre-eminent finance speaker. The chairman of an international consulting firm in Paris, Jacques forecasts a global economy on a daily basis, making him a wonderful business speaker in both times of economic uncertainty, recession and growth.

A leading economic theorist, Jacques has obtained degrees from elite French 'grandes écoles', and taught economics at a number of leading French universities. With experience as a lecturer and finance speaker, Jacques is a consummate professional who combines theory and real-world application to any subject he speaks of.

The author of over thirty books from econometrics to music and novels, Jacques has seen his publications translated into over 20 different languages. A testament to his extensive knowledge of economics and sociology, Jacques' words are used to forecast the future for a number of authorities and corporate bodies. An emotive and intriguing finance speaker, Jacques' client-tailored speeches make for a compelling event or function that is sure to leave audience members more aware of key factors within a worldwide economy.

Nominated by former French President Nikolas Sarkozy as Head of the Commission for French Growth, Jacques held a central position bridging the gap between politics and economics that allows him to show disparities between economic policy and theory. Jacques can offer varying types of talks and presentations including keynote speeches and after-dinner speeches differing in length to suit the event's proceedings. Fluent in both English and French, Jacques appeals as a business speaker to a number of audiences and nationalities across Europe and the wider world.

A highly sought after and decorated political figure with an abundance of knowledge, experience and wisdom within the world of finance, Jacques is exceptionally well placed to deliver insightful, informative and engaging anecdotes and advice that can make a major impact on businesses around the world. Given his stature within finance having worked closely with notable political figures and consulting firms, Dr Jacques Attali discusses important historic events that have impacted global finance in addition to making educated provisions about what the future of finance could look like not only for Europe but also the world.

If you are looking for an esteemed and distinguished financial figure to motivate, educate and engage your guests at corporate events or conferences then look no further and book Dr Jacques Attali through the Champions Speakers agency.