Noreena Hertz

Noreena Hertz
Name	Noreena Hertz
Birth date	1967
Birth place	London, England
Occupation	Economist, Author, Academic, Consultant
Alma mater	University of Bristol, Trinity College, Cambridge, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Notable works	The Silent Takeover; IOU; Eyes Wide Open

Noreena Hertz Noreena Hertz is a British economist, academic, author and public commentator known for her work on global finance, corporate governance, geopolitical risk and consumer behaviour. She has held academic posts at University of Cambridge and University College London and advised leaders across industry and government, appearing in media outlets such as BBC and The Economist. Her books and reports have intersected with debates involving institutions like the World Bank, International Monetary Fund, and multinational corporations including Google, Royal Dutch Shell and Goldman Sachs.

Early life and education

Born in London, Hertz attended Latymer Upper School before studying at University of Bristol and winning a place at Trinity College, Cambridge where she read economics. She later completed a PhD at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and undertook research fellowships associated with Harvard University and the London School of Economics. During this period she engaged with research networks linked to the Royal Society and the British Academy, cultivating ties with scholars from Stanford University, Princeton University and Yale University.

Academic and professional career

Hertz held faculty and research positions at University College London and the University of Cambridge, contributing to institutes connected with Wolfson College, Cambridge and the Judge Business School. She has served as an advisor to policy and strategy groups including teams at the European Commission, the United Nations and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Her consultancy work has involved engagements with firms such as McKinsey & Company, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Accenture and law firms that interact with clients like Apple Inc. and Microsoft. Hertz has spoken at venues including the World Economic Forum in Davos, the Council on Foreign Relations in New York City, and lectures at the Oxford Union connected to debates with figures from Harvard Kennedy School and Columbia University.

Publications and major works

Hertz is author of several books and numerous reports for think tanks and corporations. Her titles include Eyes Wide Open, The Silent Takeover and IOU, which engage with themes tied to institutions such as the Bank of England, Federal Reserve System, European Central Bank and Bank for International Settlements. Her work has been published or excerpted in outlets like The Guardian, Financial Times, The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times, and she has collaborated with research organisations including the Chatham House, Brookings Institution and the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. Hertz’s reports for corporate audiences have addressed issues relevant to boards of directors at companies such as BP, Unilever and Nestlé, and to investors such as BlackRock and Vanguard Group.

Media, public engagement and consultancy

A frequent media commentator, Hertz has appeared on BBC Radio 4, CNN, Sky News and documentary platforms associated with Channel 4 and PBS. She has provided analysis at conferences hosted by TED, the Aspen Institute and the Milken Institute, and contributed to panels alongside figures from Citigroup, Deutsche Bank and the International Chamber of Commerce. Her consultancy practice has advised governments in capitals including London, Washington, D.C., Brussels and Beijing, and corporate boards at multinationals such as Amazon (company), Siemens and Samsung. Hertz has participated in public campaigns alongside NGOs like Oxfam, Amnesty International and Transparency International.

Awards and recognition

Hertz has received honours and fellowships from institutions including the Royal Society of Arts, the Economist Intelligence Unit and academic awards linked to Cambridge University Press. Her books have been shortlisted or cited in lists by outlets such as Time magazine, Forbes and The Times (London), and she has been named on advisory panels for organisations like the UK Treasury and the European Parliament. She has been recognised by professional networks including Young Global Leaders associated with the World Economic Forum and received speaking awards from bodies connected to The Economist Events.

Personal life and controversies

Hertz’s personal and professional life has intersected with public controversies that received attention in newspapers such as The Daily Telegraph, The Independent and The Sunday Times. Debates have focused on aspects of her public campaigning, her consultancy arrangements with corporations and governments, and media coverage linked to episodes involving institutions like BBC Newsnight and legal disputes reported in The Guardian. Her affiliations and advisory roles have prompted discussion among commentators from think tanks including Policy Exchange and Institute for Public Policy Research as well as scholars at Goldsmiths, University of London and the University of Oxford.

Category:British economists Category:British authors