Stephanie Flanders

Stephanie Flanders is an esteemed British economist and journalist, widely recognised as a leading authority on global economic trends and market strategy. She is currently the Senior Executive Editor for Economics at Bloomberg, a role that places her at the forefront of economic reporting and analysis worldwide. Stephanie’s distinguished career spans both the public and private sectors, from her influential tenure as BBC Economics Editor to her role as Chief Market Strategist for Europe and the UK at J.P. Morgan. Her greatest career achievement is her role in shaping economic discussions across both British and international platforms.

Stephanie’s path to prominence in economics began with a solid educational foundation. She attended St Paul’s Girls’ School before earning a first-class degree in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics from Balliol College, Oxford. Recognised as a Kennedy Scholar, she pursued further studies at Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government, where she received a Master’s in Public Administration. Her academic excellence laid the groundwork for an impressive early career, starting as an economist at the London Business School and the Institute for Fiscal Studies.

Throughout her career, Stephanie has held numerous high-profile positions, including as a columnist and leader writer at the Financial Times in 1994. She later served as speechwriter and advisor to the US Treasury Secretary in 1997, bringing her unique economic insights to the American economic policy landscape. By 2008, she was appointed BBC Economics Editor, a role in which she created and presented the influential programmes Stephanomics and Masters of Money, which explored the ideas of major economic theorists. Her work earned her the Harold Wincott Award for Online Journalism in 2010, and in 2012 she was named Broadcaster of the Year by the Political Studies Association.

Today, Stephanie leads Bloomberg’s economics division, an appointment she took on in 2017. She oversees an expert team that provides in-depth analysis on global markets and economic trends. As a speaker, her extensive experience across journalism, economic strategy, and public policy makes her invaluable to audiences seeking a deeper understanding of topics such as global economics, US-Europe relations, development policy, and Britain’s economic future. Her dynamic presentations and insightful analysis ensure audiences gain practical insights into today's rapidly changing financial landscape.

Stephanie Flanders is available to book for corporate events through Champions Speakers. A speaker with a rare combination of BBC, Bloomberg, and J.P. Morgan expertise, Flanders captivates audiences with her authoritative take on the world economy.