Paolo Surico
Professor of Economics, London Business School, Keynote Speaker, Policy Advisor
Dr Paolo Surico is Professor of Economics at London Business School, fellow of the Centre for Economic Policy Research, research associate at the London School of Economics Centre for Macroeconomics and research consultant to several international policy institutions and central banks, such as the Bank of England, the IMF and the European Central Bank.
Full Profile
Paolo Surico’s background
Dr. Paolo Surico is a leading economist and public intellectual whose work sits at the the intersection of macroeconomics and finance. He is a Professor of Economics at London Business School, a Fellow of the Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR), a Research Associate at the LSE Centre for Macroeconomics, and a trusted consultant to central banks and international policy institutions such as the Bank of England, IMF, and European Central Bank
Before his academic appointment, Paolo served as an Adviser to the Monetary Policy Committee of the Bank of England. Throughout his career, his insights and analysis have been published in top international academic journals, and he is a frequent commentator in major media outlets, including The Economist, Financial Times, Il Sole 24 Ore, and Corriere della Sera.
He has earned multiple awards for his research contributions, and has been recognized with teaching prizes for his engaging and lucid presentation style.
Speaking Topics & Areas of Expertise
Paolo is available for keynote talks, masterclasses, panel moderation, and strategic advisory sessions. His core themes include:
- Macroeconomic Strategy & Outlook
- Crisis Economics & Pandemics
- Housing, Credit & Financial Markets
- Technological Change & Inequality
- Geo-political & Global Trends
Some of Paolo’s recent featured session topics:
- Household and Corporate Debt
- Public Debt Sustainability
- Globalization & Income Inequality
- Macroeconomic Impact of Demographic Change
- Policy Responses in a Pandemic / Health-Economic Tradeoffs
Signature Strengths & Approach
- Bridging Theory & Practice — Paolo is adept at translating rigorous economic models into actionable insights for executive audiences, policymakers, and institutional stakeholders
- Custom Insight — He tailors each talk to the risk profiles, sectors, and priority issues of the audience or organization
- Clarity under Complexity — Known for clarity, compelling storytelling, strong visuals, and engaging delivery
- Credibility & Network — His advisory roles and media visibility lend confidence to clients seeking high-stakes strategic perspectives
Selected Engagements & Clients
Over the years, Paolo has delivered keynote speeches and executive sessions for organizations including:
- INEOS
- UBS
- PwC
- Citywire
- Rugby Football Union
- Dartmouth Partners
- Prudential
- and other corporate, financial, and public institutions.
He continues to play an active role in policy discussions and frequently advises central banks and government agencies behind the scenes.
Talks
Focusing on monetary and fiscal policy, economic forecasting, global imbalances, public debt sustainability, and the macroeconomic effects of demographic trends
Examining the economic and policy implications of health crises (e.g. COVID-19), tradeoffs between public health and economic stability, recovery strategies, and resilience frameworks
Deep analysis of mortgage markets, household and corporate debt, real estate cycles, credit supply/demand dynamics, and financial stability
Exploring automation, AI/ML, income and wealth inequality, secular stagnation, and the socio-economic challenges of globalization and populism
Insights on emerging markets, trade flows, geopolitical tensions, and structural shifts in the world economy