Sir Richard Lambert

Former Director General, CBI

Sir Richard Lambert served as Director General of the CBI, the most influential business group in the UK, during a period including the banking collapse and global recession. Previously he was Editor-in-Chief of the Financial Times. He also chaired the independent Banking Standards Review Council.

"A true champion of British business"

Topics

The Economic Battles Facing UK Businesses
European Reform
The Future of British Business
Wealth and Job Creation
Fiscal Policy
Helping Business to Expand

Languages

He presents in English.

How he presents

Drawing on his distinguished career in journalism, business, and public service, Sir Richard communicates complex ideas in a clear, balanced, and accessible manner. His calm, thoughtful delivery is complemented by a sharp analytical mind and a measured sense of humour.

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In Detail

As Chair of the Banking Standards Review Council, Richard led both the report on, and the implementation of efforts to raise standards with banking in the aftermath of the financial crisis. After leaving the Financial Times, Richard became the first non-economist appointed a full-time external member of the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee. His time there has given him rare insight into the decision-making processes of government and regulation. Once appointed to succeed Digby Jones as head of the CBI, Richard’s tenure was marked by business and political turmoil. He was appointed Chancellor of the University of Warwick in 2008, and is an independent non-executive of EY and chair of Big Society Trust.

What he offers you

Sir Richard is well placed to comment on the outlook for British business in the global economy, and on the inter-relationship between business, government and society. He is described as an insightful intellectual and this is reflected in his well researched presentations in which he skillfully highlights the most valuable and relevant information.

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