Douglas Rediker

Douglas Rediker is a respected finance, futurism and business speaker, who specialises in such topics as emerging markets, corporate turnaround and strategic finance. As the Chairman and Founder of International Capital Strategies, an advisory company that offers its corporate clients political consultation grounded in unbiased, market-relevant, data-driven analysis. The company uses fast-paced headlines to keep ahead of the curve, taking influence from socio-political advancements to benefit its clients.

Douglas is a Non-Resident Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution, a former Visiting Fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics until 2016 and a former member of the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund until 2012, where he represented America. One of the most notable moments in his career was being nominated by former President Barack Obama in 2009, to be a member of the National Finance Committee for his campaign. Douglas was later confirmed at the US Senate Committee on Foreign Relations in 2010. As a speaker, he reflects upon this unique experience of influence, giving his audience an insight into his professional journey of success.

As an expert in global finance and state capitalism, Douglas has produced written content on such subjects, as well as testifying before Congress. He specialises in the connection and consequences of global capital flows and its impact on foreign policy, complex topics which he can discuss eloquently as a speaker, inviting his audience to understand politics. In 2007, Douglas and his wife, Heidi Crebo-Rediker, founded the GSFI, following their 10-decade experience of living in Europe. Douglas' experience of international corporate discussions makes him an expert negotiator, who can offer strategies to ensure the best deal for your business.

As an esteemed businessman and political influence, it is no surprise that Douglas Rediker has been awarded a number of industry titles, including Emerging Markets Superstar by Global Finance Magazine, EEMEA Equity and M&A Deals of the Year, both by The International Financing Review. Additionally, Douglas is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations, and has had his writings published by The New Republic, The National Interest and The Wall Street Journal.