Trevor Williams - Speaker

Trevor Williams is a highly experienced economist with an extensive background in the banking industry. He served as the Chief Economist at Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking for over ten years, where he built a well-respected team of economists. This team analyzed global and domestic data to provide valuable insights to clients, including financial institutions, large corporations, and SMEs. In addition to his role at Lloyds Bank, Trevor is a visiting Professor at the University of Derby. He serves as the rotating Chairman of the Institute of Economic Affairs Shadow Monetary Policy Committee (SMPC). 

He also cowrote the book "Trading Economics: A Guide to Economic Statistics for Practitioners" alongside Victoria Turton. Trevor is a respected lecturer at CASS Business School and Cardiff University, where he shares his knowledge and expertise with students. He is also involved in the editorial boards of Economia and the Journal of Corporate Treasury Management. Before his work at Lloyds Bank, Trevor worked in the UK Government Economic Service (GES) and taught Economics and Business Statistics. 

Outside of his professional commitments, Trevor is actively involved in various charities. He serves as the Patron of Reach Society, Chairman of Ballet Black, and Through the Looking Glass. Trevor is a prolific writer, contributing articles to publications such as Moneyfacts, Clear Path Analysis, and Economia. He is frequently sought after by the financial press and television networks to provide commentary and analysis on economic matters. Currently, Trevor runs a consultancy firm that specializes in economic analysis. His focus is on utilizing "big data" to gain a deeper understanding of the rapidly evolving global economy and its political context, known as political economy. By leveraging the vast amount of information generated by the 4th industrial revolution, Trevor helps clients navigate the complex economic landscape.