Dan O’Brien
Chief Economist, Institute of International and European Affairs, Former EU Trade Negotiator with Deep Insights into Tariffs and Global Trade
why book dan?
- Dan O’Brien is a Senior Economist and Editor at the Economist Intelligence Unit, an arm of The Economist Newspaper Group
- He is Chief Economist at the Institute of International and European Affairs, Ireland’s top foreign affairs think tank
- Dan is also a Former EU Trade Negotiator with valuable insights into tariffs and today’s global trade landscape
Dan is a high profile economist in Ireland providing insightful and honest opinions in respect of economic trends in Ireland, Europe and globally.
Kevin Thompson, CEO, Insurance Ireland
Biography
Dan O’Brien is Chief Economist at the Institute of International and European Affairs, Ireland’s leading foreign affairs think tank.
He is also Adjunct Senior Research Fellow at the School of Politics and International Relations at University College Dublin.
Dan has spent most of his career to date as Senior Economist and Editor at the Economist Intelligence Unit, an arm of The Economist Newspaper Group.
Working from London and Geneva over a dozen years, he covered the economics and politics of the European Union and its member states.
Dan was formerly the Economics Editor of the Irish Times, where he analysed and commented on a wide range of Irish and European issues.
He was also a Columnist and Economics Analyst for the Independent Newspaper Group.
Other organisations for which he has worked include the European Commission, the UN, and Forfas.
During his career, in which he has lived and worked in seven European countries, Dan has commented frequently in the international media, for broadcasters such as CNN and BBC.
In print, he has contributed to newspapers such as the International Herald Tribune and the Financial Times.
His book “Ireland, Europe and the World: Writings on a New Century” was published in October 2009.
Topics
Navigating Trade in Turbulent Times
As Chief Economist at the Institute of International and European Affairs and a former EU trade negotiator at the European Commission, Dan O’Brien brings insider insight into how trade policy, tariffs, and global regulation are evolving.
In this keynote, he demystifies what’s happening behind closed doors in Brussels and beyond, helping business leaders anticipate disruption, identify opportunities, and confidently position their organisations in a shifting global economy.
Brexit
Irish Economy
Euro Zone & European Economy
Global Trade & Investment
Technology & Disruption
EU Politics
Economic Policy – Fiscal and Monetary
Dan O’Brien
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testimonials
“Dan is a high profile economist in Ireland providing insightful and honest opinions in respect of economic trends in Ireland, Europe and globally. His recent presentation followed by a Q&A at Insurance Ireland’s annual International Insurance dinner attended exclusively by the CEO’s of International Insurance Companies base here in Ireland selling in multiple jurisdictions, provided a level of debate that was both stimulating and strategic… The dinner was one of Insurance Irelands calendar highlights reflected in the post event comments received form Insurance Ireland member CEO’s in attendance.”
Kevin Thompson, CEO, Insurance Ireland
“Dan has been a frequent speaker in Malta over the years. His presentation was highly informative and insightful and triggered a lively discussion with a panel including the former Governor of the Central Bank of Malta, Michael Bonello. Dan’s two years as a diplomat in Malta and his long experience as Europe editor at the Economist Intelligence Unit ensured that many national perspectives on the nature of the euro crisis were covered and taken into account. For the Maltese and international business audience this was particularly appreciated.”
Josephine Vassallo Parnis, Director, Leading Talks, Malta
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