Gerard Lyons — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Described by The Times as 'one of the most influential analysts of the global economy'.
Currently serves as Chief Economic Strategist and Shareholder at Netwealth.
Holds Senior iNED roles at Bank of China (UK) and iNED at BGC Europe.
Served as Chief Economic Adviser to the Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, from 2013-2016.
Group Head of Global Research and Chief Economist at Standard Chartered Bank (1999-2012), leading a team recognized by Bloomberg as the top forecasting team globally in 2010 and 2011.
Chief Economist at Dai-Ichi Kangyo Bank International (1989-1999), where he correctly predicted Japan's lost decades.
Was a contender for Governor of the Bank of England in 2019.

Biography

Gerard Lyons is an economist with over thirty years of experience in the City and public policy, described by The Times as 'one of the most influential analysts of the global economy.' He currently serves as Chief Economic Strategist and Shareholder at Netwealth. In 2019, he was a contender to be Governor of the Bank of England.

From 2013 to 2016, Lyons served as Chief Economic Adviser to the Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, championing the London Living Wage and the City globally.