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Corporate Wisdom: Growth and economic resilience in uncertain times

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  • Date: Tuesday 6 October 2026, 15:00 – 20:00
  • Location: University House
  • Type: Corporate Wisdom
  • Cost: N/A
  • Download: Outlook, iCal

Join us for the latest event in our Corporate Wisdom series, featuring Louise Hellem, Chief Economist at the CBI and a member of its Executive Committee.

In this engaging session, Louise will share insights from her career journey across HM Treasury and the CBI, exploring her role in shaping economic policy and advising business leaders on the UK economic outlook and global risks. She will also discuss the work of the CBI and its role in supporting businesses and influencing policy.

Against a backdrop of economic uncertainty, Louise will explore the challenges and opportunities facing businesses today, considering what it takes to drive growth and build resilience in uncertain times.

The event offers a unique opportunity to hear directly from a senior business and economic leader about her career, experiences and perspectives on the issues shaping the business environment.

About

Louise is the Chief Economist at the CBI and a member of its Executive Committee. She and her team provide business leaders with advice on the UK economic outlook and global risks. Drawing on insights from CBI members, she shapes the CBI’s overall view on economic and fiscal policy and leads its discussions with senior politicians and policymakers. She also oversees the CBI’s economic consultancy business, CBI Economics.

Before becoming Chief Economist, Louise was Director of Economic Policy at the CBI, leading its policy work on tax and regulation and developing the CBI’s strategy and evidence base for enhancing the competitiveness of the UK’s business environment.

Prior to joining the CBI, Louise spent 13 years at HM Treasury as a member of the Government Economic Service, where she led on a range of analytical and policy issues, including National Living Wage policy and assessing the economic and distributional impacts of policy measures at fiscal events.

Louise holds an MSc in Economics from the University of Bristol and studied Economics and International Development at Bath University.

Reserve a spot: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-conversation-with-louise-hellem-chief-economist-cbi-tickets-1998427532546