Join us as we welcome alumnus Jim O'Neill for an evening drinks reception and School of Economics alumni lecture on the global economy, current trajectory and the changing economies of the BRIC countries.

Speaker Profile

Jim O'Neill is Chairman of Goldman Sachs Asset Management (GSAM). He is involved in helping guide all aspects of GSAM's business around the world. Prior to assuming this role in September 2010, he was head of Global Economics, Commodities and Strategy Research.

Jim is the creator of the acronym BRICs. Together with his colleagues, he has published much research about BRICs, which has become synonymous with the emergence of Brazil, Russia, India and China as the growth opportunities of the future.

Jim earned a degree in economics from Sheffield University in 1978 and a PhD from the University of Surrey in 1982. He received an honorary doctorate from the Institute of Education, University of London, in 2009 for his educational philanthropy.

Event Details
6pm - Registration and Drinks Reception in the Austin Pearce Building
7pm - School of Economics Alumni Lecture in the Management School Lecture Theatre

Attendance is free of charge however booking is essential. Please reserve your seat by completing the relevant booking form:-

Alumni booking form
Current student, staff member and external business booking form