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Ed Balls | PepTalk Expert Speaker
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Ed Balls

Inspire your audience to engage with current political discourse and culinary creativity with Ed Balls, speaker, former Labour MP and author.
Business Strategy
Effective Leadership
Politics
Ed Balls
Inspire your audience to engage with current political discourse and culinary creativity with Ed Balls, speaker, former Labour MP and author.
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About Ed Balls

Regular presenter on ITV's Good Morning Britain
Co-host of the podcast Political Currency
Author of bestselling memoirs on food and politics
Ed Balls is well-known for his various roles within the UK government. He is a relevant and insightful keynote speaker with his extensive political history and expertise in financial markets, the global economy, and Britain's future. In 2016, Ed made his dancing debut on BBC One’s Strictly Come Dancing, earning national praise for his determination and perseverance, an experience he shares on the speaking circuit.

Ed held several high-profile cabinet positions, including UK Shadow Chancellor from 2011 to 2015 and Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families from 2007 to 2010. He served as UK Economic Secretary and Minister for Financial Services from 2006 to 2007 and was Chief Economic Adviser to the UK Treasury from 1997 to 2004. He chaired the International Monetary Fund Deputies and was the UK G20 Deputy during this time.

Although no longer in Westminster, Ed remains an economist and British Labour Party politician. He is a Senior Fellow at Harvard University Kennedy School's Mossavar-Rahmani Center for Business and Government and a Visiting Professor at the Policy Institute at King’s College London. He actively blogs and writes speeches on current economic issues.

Ed is married to Yvette Cooper MP, and they have three children. He is also the club chairman of Norwich City, a member of the Privy Council, and an Honorary Fellow of Keble College, Oxford.

With his extensive public sector experience and economic expertise, Ed Balls is an ideal choice for the corporate speaking circuit. His insights make him well-placed to deliver a keynote speech on Britain's future.

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What topics does Ed Balls specialise in?  

Ed Balls specialises in talking about financial markets, global economy, Britain's future and more.

What is Ed Balls's speaking style like?  

Ed engages audiences with his insightful and entertaining delivery, seamlessly blending serious topics with light-hearted moments, making his sessions both relevant and enjoyable. AI summary based on real event feedback.

Does Ed Balls offer virtual speaking engagements?  

Yes, Ed Balls offers virtual speaker bookings for webinars, online conferences, and remote or distributed team engagements.

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