Pippa Malmgren
Dr. Pippa Malmgren is a globally recognized authority on geopolitics, economics, and technology who serves as the Founder and CEO of the Geopolitical Institute. Her career is defined by high-level advisory roles, most notably as Special Assistant to President George W. Bush on the National Economic Council, where she provided critical counsel on systemic economic risks following 9/11 and addressed major corporate governance issues such as the Enron scandal. Her expertise also extends into the private sector, where she previously held senior leadership positions as the Deputy Head of Strategy for UBS and the Chief Currency Strategist for Bankers Trust. Beyond her foundational work in global finance, Dr. Malmgren is a prolific educator and consultant who advises national governments, financial institutions, and industry executives. She is a pioneer in the "techplexity" of emerging markets, serving as a strategic advisor to startups in cutting-edge fields including nuclear fusion, space infrastructure, battery technology, and lunar logistics. Dr. Malmgren is also a prominent media figure, appearing frequently as a guest anchor on CNBC and a regular commentator for the BBC on programs such as Newsnight, Hard Talk, and The Today Program.
Pippa Malmgren Professional Experience / Academic History
Professional Experience
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Co-Founder
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Member of the Advisory Board
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Member of the Advisory Board
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Guest Anchor
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Special Assistant to the President
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Deputy Head of Global Strategy
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Managing Director
Academic History
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Ph.D., International Relations, Political Economy
CURRENT AFFILIATIONS
Founder and CEO, Geopolitica Institute
Strategic Advisor, C10 Labs
Board Member, Premios Verdes
Advisory Board Member, Streamline Media
Founding Member, LUNARC
Senior Associate Fellow, RUSI
Senior Advisor, The Monaco Foundry
Guest Lecturer, Royal College of Defense Studies
Guest Lecturer, Royal Military Academy Sandhurst
Guest Lecturer, Duke University
RECOGNITIONS
2024 The Mission College Women in Leadership Prize
2023 Most Influential Women in UK Tech
2019 We Are Tech Women Winner
2018 Fifty Top Inspiring Women in the UK
2018 Top 100 in Tech by @WATC_WeAreTech
2018 Most Influential Economists in the World
2017 Top 100 Women in Blockchain
2017 EY Entrepreneur of the Year Award
2001 WEF's Global Leader for Tomorrow
THE WHITE HOUSE & PUBLIC SERVICE
Dr. Pippa Malmgren served as Special Assistant to the President for Economic Policy at the White House and was a high-level member of the National Economic Council.
Her tenure was marked by her role in navigating major systemic challenges, including the Enron scandal and the implementation of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
Following the events of September 11, 2001, she was responsible for assessing terrorism risks to the national economy and analyzing technology as a critical source of geopolitical competitiveness.
Dr. Malmgren also contributed to the President’s Working Group on Corporate Governance and the President’s Working Group on Financial Markets, shaping the regulatory landscape during a period of intense global volatility.
EARLY CAREER
A seasoned economist and entrepreneur, Dr. Malmgren translates complex global shifts into actionable insights for policymakers and investors.
She co-founded H Robotics, a company that manufactures AI-led, modular, commercial-use drones for industries such as mining, construction, public safety, and energy.
Her work in this space has been recognized with the National Technology Award for Most Innovative Enterprise Product.
Dr. Malmgren also founded the DRPM Group, a strategic consultancy that advises global institutional investors on emerging investment trends.
Her career in global finance began with senior roles at Bankers Trust as Chief Currency Strategist and at UBS as Deputy Head of Global Strategy.
Today, she is a sought-after speaker for military leaders and governments worldwide, providing expertise on leadership, the future of the world economy, and the "techplexity" of modern geopolitics.
THOUGHT LEADERSHIP & MEDIA PRESENCE
As a prolific writer and commentator, Dr. Malmgren has contributed to major publications including Wired Magazine, Monocle, and Institutional Investor.
She is a regular guest anchor on CNBC and a frequent commentator for the BBC, appearing on Newsnight and The Today Program.
Her books, including the award-winning The Leadership Lab and The Infinite Leader, are utilized by academic and professional institutions to train rising leaders in the intersection of technology and human purpose.