John Van Reenen

John Van Reenen

Keynote Speaker: Professor, London School of Economics

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John Van Reenen Biography

John Michael Van Reenen is a professor in the Department of Economics and director of the Centre for Economic Performance at the London School of Economics. He is the son of Lionel Van Reenen, formerly a sociologist at Goldsmith's College in the University of London and an immigrant from South Africa. His mother is Anne Van Reenen, a retired banker. He is married to Sarah Chambers, an interior designer in London's Carden Cunietti.

In 2009, Van Reenen was awarded (jointly with Fabrizio Zilibotti) the Yrjö Jahnsson Award. This is the European equivalent of the John Clark Bates Medal. It is awarded by the European Economic Association to the best economist in Europe under the age of 45. In 2011, he was awarded the Arrow Prize for the best paper in the field of health economics.

His research focuses on the causes and consequences of innovation. His early work focused on the impact of technology on wages, inequality, jobs, and firm profits. A characteristic of his approach is a focus on empirical evidence of large-scale datasets and an emphasis on public policy. More recently, he has worked on the measurement of management practices and their impact on productivity across firms and countries with his former PhD students, Nicholas Bloom and Raffaella Sadun. He has published over 100 peer reviewed articles in labour economics, industrial economics, and econometrics. He is frequently reported in the media in the UK and overseas.

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John Van Reenen Speaking Topics

The Productivity puzzle.

Why is UK productivity 14% lower today than on pre-crisis trends? IS the UK doomed to low wages and productivity for a generation? What is the role of policy in labour markets, finance and competition policy?

Where is our economy going?

Why has the world economy struggled to recover from the global financial crisis in 2008-09? What does this mean for business and policy makers? How can we improve things and reduce risk of such crises recurring? Builds on my report and book “Investing for Prosperity: Report of the LSE Growth Commission”

The economics of bad bosses or “Bossonomics”.

Why management matters for firm and national performance. What drives better management performance? How can business leaders and policy makers make a difference? This draws on a decade of research on surveying managers in over 14,000 organisations in 30+ countries featured in the Economist, New York Times, and Harvard Business Review.

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John Van Reenen is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics. The estimated speaking fee range to book John Van Reenen for live events is $30,000 - $50,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. John Van Reenen can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Christopher Pissarides, Renee Richards and Michelle Young. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling John Van Reenen for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 19/03/2025.

John Van Reenen Speaking Topics

  • The Productivity puzzle.

    Why is UK productivity 14% lower today than on pre-crisis trends? IS the UK doomed to low wages and productivity for a generation? What is the role of policy in labour markets, finance and competition policy?

  • Where is our economy going?

    Why has the world economy struggled to recover from the global financial crisis in 2008-09? What does this mean for business and policy makers? How can we improve things and reduce risk of such crises recurring? Builds on my report and book “Investing for Prosperity: Report of the LSE Growth Commission”

  • The economics of bad bosses or “Bossonomics”.

    Why management matters for firm and national performance. What drives better management performance? How can business leaders and policy makers make a difference? This draws on a decade of research on surveying managers in over 14,000 organisations in 30+ countries featured in the Economist, New York Times, and Harvard Business Review.

  • How do I book John Van Reenen to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like John Van Reenen for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for John Van Reenen, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for John Van Reenen or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book John Van Reenen for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for John Van Reenen, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $30,000 - $50,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire John Van Reenen, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • Who is the agent for John Van Reenen?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like John Van Reenen for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book John Van Reenen for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host John Van Reenen or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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