Laurel Powers-Freeling

Finance expert and former Senior Advisor of the Bank of England, Laurel Powers-Freeling is an authoritative voice on economic trends. A charity fundraiser, board member and chairman of numerous groups, Laurel continues to be at the forefront of financial advancements, making her the ideal finance and futurism speaker. Knowledgeable and dedicated to her field, an event featuring Laurel is privileged to the most up to date, relevant information. From Brexit to the 2008 banking crisis, her range of topics is endless.

Upon graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Columbia University and a Masters of Science in Finance and Applied Economics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, she entered her field as an Engagement Manager at McKinsey & Company. In 1991, she moved to Prudential Assurance as a Director of Corporate Strategy and Planning. In this role, Laurel oversaw strategic developments. Throughout the 90s, Laurel continued to succeed in high profile roles, specifically within finance.

Following Director positions at both Lloyds TSB, Laurel became the CEO of M&S Money. For three years she ran the financial division, launching several successful products and services. In 2009, Laurel became the Senior Advisor of the Bank of England. She offered advice for Tripartite teams, consulting them on recovery and resolution planning. This role was followed by a number of Non-Executive Director positions, including at Findel plc, a goods provider to different public services, ACE Group, a global property provider and the Bank of Ireland.

Since 2017, Laurel has been the Chairman of Uber UK. The taxi service combines advancing technology and sustainable travel to overcome city limitations. Used by over three million mobile customers, Laurel oversees the financial operations of the company. An advocate for numerous international charities, she is also involved with The Royal Academy of Music, Piccolo Accademia di Montisi ONLUS and the National Joint Registry. Laurel has invested her career in the youth, and how music can help young people to succeed into adulthood. She is now also the Chairman of Moneybox and the Chairman of Majid Al Futtaim Global Solutions.

Laurel is ideal for a wide range of events. From finance to music, her career lends itself to countless topics of discussion. As the Chairman of Cambridge University Health Partners, she invests her time in improving the global health standards, by realigning high-quality assets with patients. An expert in her field, Laurel has the knowledge and confidence to keep audiences captivated all speech long.