Dharshini David - Speaker

Dharshini David, the BBC's Chief Economics Correspondent, is a highly experienced broadcaster and economist. Dharshini began her career as a government economist before moving to HSBC Investment Bank as their UK economist. She is adept at holding policymakers accountable and explaining the complex financial world to the public. Dharshini took her first steps in the broadcasting world by reporting for the BBC in London before presenting Panorama and heading to New York to host the channel's Wall Street coverage during the financial crisis. Sky News viewers will also see Dharshini appear on the channel, which includes a spell alongside Adam Boulton presenting "Sky News Tonight".
In January 2020, Dharshini was appointed the BBC's Global Trade Correspondent, before becoming their Chief Economics Correspondent. Before this, Dharshini presented the business news on Radio 4's Today programme and appeared on BBC's national radio, TV, and online channels covering the economy. Dharshini has advised the Tesco board and its CEO, Sir Terry Leahy, on their broadcast media strategy, was an economic consultant to Daiwa Bank and sat as a non-executive member of one of the Financial Conduct Authority's boards.
Dharshini is the author of The Almighty Dollar, which explains in accessible terms the economic foundations that underpin the modern world. Her wealth of experience on the trading floor and behind the camera makes her a highly regarded conference chair and speaker for corporate events.