Janet Yellen

Janet Yellen

Core Intelligence Domain: Global Strategy, Economics & Geopolitics
Location: Berkeley, United States | Languages: English
Representation: Represented globally by PSpeakers Global Intelligence

Dr Janet Yellen is widely recognised as one of the most influential economic leaders and policymakers in modern history. She is the first person in American history to have led all three major economic bodies: serving as Chair of the Federal Reserve, Chair of the White House Council of Economic Advisers, and the 78th U.S. Secretary of the Treasury. She is currently the Eugene E. and Catherine M. Trefethen Professor Emeritus of Business Administration and Economics at the Haas School of Business, University of California, Berkeley.

A historic figure in global finance and central banking, Dr Janet Yellen is a world-renowned keynote speaker. Since joining the UC Berkeley faculty in 1980, her groundbreaking academic research on labour markets, trade, and monetary policy has laid the foundation for decades of public service at the highest levels of global government and macroeconomic management.

Dr Janet Yellen’s Unparalleled Public Service and Policy Leadership

Widely regarded as a leading authority on monetary policy, fiscal strategy, and international economic resilience, Dr Yellen brings unparalleled executive insight. During her leadership of the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Federal Reserve, she spearheaded pivotal responses to global economic shocks, navigated complex U.S.-China trade relations, shaped international tax agreements, and managed post-pandemic macroeconomic recovery.

What are Dr Janet Yellen’s Main Areas of Speaking Expertise?

• Global macroeconomic outlook, inflation dynamics, and monetary policy
• Fiscal strategy, federal debt management, and global financial stability
• Labour market economics, wage dynamics, and employment policy
• International trade relations, friend-shoring, and supply chain security
• Financial market regulation, systemic risk, and digital assets policy

Core Speaking Themes and Strategic Outcomes

The Global Macroeconomic Landscape: Inflation, Interest Rates & Growth

• Core Focus: Unpacking the structural forces shaping global economic performance, monetary policy adjustments, and interest rate environments.
• Key Analysis: Drawing directly from her leadership at the Federal Reserve and U.S. Treasury to decode central bank decision-making during volatile market cycles.
• Strategic Outcome: Equipping corporate boards, institutional investors, and enterprise leaders with actionable clarity to navigate economic uncertainty.

Navigating Global Trade & Geo-Economic Realignment

• Core Focus: Examining international trade dynamics, cross-border investment frameworks, and the strategy of “friend-shoring” critical supply chains.
• Key Analysis: Providing strategic insights into U.S.-China economic relations, sanctions policy, and global economic security architectures.
• Strategic Outcome: Guiding multinational executives on mitigating geopolitical trade risks and safeguarding international investments.

Fiscal Strategy, Debt, and Systemic Risk Management

• Core Focus: Analysing long-term fiscal health, global debt sustainability, and regulatory governance across banking and capital markets.
• Key Analysis: Exploring the intersection of monetary intervention, financial regulation, and balance sheet resilience during systemic crises.
• Strategic Outcome: Providing risk governance frameworks for financial institutions and enterprise treasuries to withstand global market shocks.

Actionable Key Takeaways for Corporate Audiences

Corporate boards, asset managers, and C-suite executives leave with a decision-making framework for global economic strategy, including:

• How to interpret central bank signals and anticipate interest rate shifts
• Strategies for navigating shifting global trade corridors and supply chain realignments
• Evaluating systemic risks across financial institutions and capital markets
• Understanding the policy landscape around energy transition, ESG, and economic growth
• Translating macroeconomic data into corporate treasury and strategic planning

Frequently Asked Questions

Why Book Dr Janet Yellen for your event?
Book Dr Janet Yellen because she offers an extraordinary, firsthand perspective on global economic leadership. As a former Treasury Secretary and Federal Reserve Chair, her addresses provide corporate leaders and summits with unparalleled clarity on global policy, markets, and economic foresight.

What is Dr Janet Yellen’s background and expertise?
Her historic career spans service as U.S. Treasury Secretary, Federal Reserve Chair, Vice Chair, SF Fed President, and Chair of the Council of Economic Advisers. She is Professor Emeritus at UC Berkeley Haas School of Business and a widely published scholar in labour economics and monetary strategy.

How do I book Dr Janet Yellen for my event?
To check availability for your next global conference, boardroom briefing, or executive summit, please submit an inquiry through the PSpeakers Global Intelligence advisory team. We also offer terms for partner agencies booking through our network.