Dr. Ian Goldin is a brilliant visionary economist, author, and acclaimed speaker, currently serving as Professor of Globalisation and Development at Oxford University. His expertise is uniquely informed by his time as Vice President of the World Bank and as Economic Advisor to President Nelson Mandela. He focuses on helping audiences understand the complex, accelerating economic, technological, social, and medical megatrends that are shaping our collective future.
Goldin's career spans the highest levels of academia, government, and finance. He was the Founding Director of Oxford University's 21st Century School (2006-2016) and a Professorial Fellow at Balliol College. From 2003–2006, he served as Vice President of the World Bank, where he played a pivotal role in the institution's research and strategy agenda. Prior to that, as the Chief Executive of the Development Bank of Southern Africa, he served as an advisor to President Nelson Mandela, where he made the bank the leading agent of development in 14 countries.
A prolific author and global futurist, Goldin has published over 25 books, including the influential titles The Butterfly Defect: How globalization creates systemic risks, and what to do about it and his more recent Terra Incognita: 100 Maps to Survive the Next 100 Years. This extensive body of work, coupled with his role as a presenter of multiple BBC programs, demonstrates his capacity to provide cross-disciplinary insights into the most complex global transformations. As a compelling speaker, Goldin provides a strategic blueprint for building resilience and harnessing turbulence as a catalyzing force for progress. He equips leaders to cultivate the agility and foresight needed to thrive amidst rapidly changing landscapes. All industries look to his data-driven insights for navigating the world’s current volatility and understanding how major trends will affect the future of business and financial services.
