Vicky Pryce

Vicky Pryce is a leading economist, renowned for her tenure as the former Joint Head of the UK Government Economic Service. Forging a distinguished career as an economist, Vicky is now the Chief Economic Adviser of the Centre for Economics and Business Research and a Senior Member of the Economic Advisory Council of the British Chamber of Commerce. With a detailed history in economics, risk management and business strategy, Vicky is now highly sought after as a keynote speaker to share her illustrious knowledge in such fields. 

Following education in economics and monetary economics at LSE, Vicky began her decorated career working as the Chief Economist at Williams & Glyn’s Bank. Later becoming the Corporate Economist for Exxon Europe and Chief Economist at KMPG, Vicky’s stature as a talented economist also earned her the title of Fellow of the Society of Professional Economists and Companion of the British Academy of Management. Best known for her tenure in the UK Government, Vicky was initially appointed as the Chief Economic Adviser for the Department for Trade and Industry, making history as the first woman to be appointed to the role. She later progressed to be appointed as the Deputy Head and then Joint Head of the UK Government Economic Service. 

Other prominent roles of Vicky’s include being on the Advisory Board of OMFIF, for whom she shares her expertise on financial and monetary systems, and Senior Managing Director of FTI Consulting. As a revered economic expert, Vicky has also shared her expertise to foster economists of the future – having been a Visiting Professor at Birmingham City University, King’s College London, Imperial College Business School and City University’s Cass Business School. She has also been a Visiting Fellow of Nuffield College, Oxford, and a Member of the Council of the University of Kent. To further share her economic expertise, Vicky has also authored several bestselling books, including the titles How to be a Successful Economist, Women Vs Capitalism and It’s the Economy, Stupid. Freeman and Liveryman of the City of London, Vicky also shares her time with being a Patron of Pro Bono Economics and Trustee of Women in Prison. 

Having also been the first female Master of the Worshipful Company of Management Consultants and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, Vicky is now highly sought after as a keynote speaker for established clients. When hired as a keynote speaker, Vicky covers a multitude of subjects, from uncertainties following Brexit to China’s slowdown and world banking systems. Considering economic implications for businesses, Vicky’s keynote speeches are insightful and informative, with top organisations singing her praises. Having already delivered keynote speeches for esteemed events such as Intelligence Squared and the Oxford Union, Vicky is not only known for talking about the greatest economic trends, but also for her passions in diversity and inclusion – advocating for gender equality in top professions and economics. If you are looking for a keynote speaker who can share their expertise on the impact of economic policy, diversity, gender equality and economic trends to watch, don’t hesitate to hire Vicky Pryce today!