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Chapter 17
Professor Ian Goldin
This globalisation and development expert predicted that the next economic crash would be caused by a pandemic.
He is the world’s leading expert on the systemic risks created by globalisation – risks that, during the coronavirus outbreak, were no longer hypothetical, but are profoundly affecting every human being alive today. Any recount of Brilliant Minds that we have worked with would not be complete without his inclusion and his thoughts at this unprecedented period of history.
By Harvey Thorneycroft
Chapter 17: Professor Ian Goldin
I first met Professor Ian Goldin in February 2012 and remain today in complete awe of this Brilliant Mind.
I have only been able to work with him intermittently over the last 9 years. Six years ago, this globalisation and development expert predicted that the next economic crash would be caused by a pandemic. He is the world’s leading expert on the systemic risks created by globalisation – risks that, during the coronavirus outbreak, are no longer hypothetical, but are profoundly affecting every human being alive today.
As founding Director of the Oxford Martin School, and formerly Vice President of the World Bank, CEO of the Development Bank of Southern Africa and Economic Advisor to Nelson Mandela, Professor Goldin’s insight into the management of global risk is singularly distinguished, and sought out by governments, businesses, NGOs and individuals throughout the world.
The Oxford Martin School brings together over 300 leading scholars in interdisciplinary teams to address critical global challenges. We have been lucky enough to work with Ian on several occasions, the most memorable of which was an address followed by breakfast at Balliol College. Ian is a truly global speaker and, prior to the pandemic, was travelling around the world and his time was in short supply. However, the pandemic put a stop to this, and virtual technology ensued, providing the perfect opportunity to work with him on 27 January 2021.
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