Graeme Leach is an economist and keynote speaker with a strong background in economic policy, research, and media commentary. He is the Chief Executive of Macronomics, a consultancy he founded in 2016 that focuses on macroeconomic and geopolitical trends. Leach is also a visiting professor of economic policy and a member of the IEA Shadow Monetary Policy Committee. Previously, he was the Director of Economics at the Legatum Institute, where he studied global prosperity drivers. From 1997 to 2014, he was the Chief Economist and Director of Policy at the Institute of Directors, representing the organization in discussions with the Chancellor of the Exchequer and overseeing policy for around 40,000 business leaders. Earlier in his career, he held key roles at The Henley Centre for Forecasting and served as an economic advisor to the Scottish Provident Investment Group. Leach frequently appears in the media, participating in live interviews on major news channels. He is also an accomplished public speaker, having delivered nearly one thousand speeches across the UK and in twenty-five countries on topics such as economic trends, Brexit, and the global economic outlook. His extensive experience in economic policy and engaging communication style has made him a leading figure in economics.