Philippe Legrain - Speaker

Philippe Legrain is a prominent thinker, communicator, and political economist with extensive policy experience. He is a senior visiting fellow at the London School of Economics’ European Institute and the founder of the Open Political Economy Network. Philippe also writes for Project Syndicate and other international media. His career includes significant roles in global and European economic matters. He was an economic adviser and head of the strategic policy team for European Commission President José Manuel Barroso. Before this, he was a special adviser to World Trade Organisation Director-General Mike Moore and served as the trade and economics correspondent for The Economist. He was also the chief economist and director of policy for Britain in Europe. Philippe has written four books, including "Immigrants: Your Country Needs Them," which was shortlisted for the Financial Times Business Book of the Year, and "European Spring: Why Our Economies and Politics are in a Mess – and How to Put Them Right," featured among the Financial Times’ Best Books of 2014. His research interests include European political economy, migration, and globalisation. He has published extensively in various international outlets, including the Financial Times, The Guardian, and The Times, and frequently appears as a commentator on BBC and Sky. Philippe's work influences global economic discussions, and his expertise in policy advice, trade, and migration makes him a sought-after speaker and consultant. His ability to link complex economic issues with practical solutions has established him as a leading thinker in his field.