We are delighted to host the Chair of the Bank of England’s Court for a special address to the Chamber’s members. The Bank of England plays a pivotal role in steering the UK economy, from setting monetary policy to safeguarding financial stability, and its decisions directly affect businesses of every size and sector.

In this exclusive session, the Chair will provide an overview of the Bank’s work, share insights on current priorities, and reflect on the broader economic outlook. Following the address, members will have the opportunity to take part in an open Q&A, putting forward questions on the issues that matter most to your organisations and industries.

This event offers a rare chance to hear directly from one of the most influential figures in UK economic policy. It promises to be an invaluable forum for business leaders to gain perspective, strengthen their understanding of the national and global economic environment, and contribute to a meaningful dialogue with the Bank of England.

About David Roberts:
As Chair of the Court, David is responsible for leadership of the board and ensuring its effectiveness on all aspects of its role.

David is an Advisory Board Member of The Mentoring Foundation, a Member of the Strategy Board of Henley Business School, Reading University, and Advisor to the Chair at Campion Willcocks Limited.  

Prior to joining the Bank, David was Chair of Beazley plc, a FTSE100 global Speciality Insurance business, and Chair of Nationwide Building Society. He was Vice Chair of NHS England and Group Deputy Chair of Lloyds Banking Group plc.

David has had a 24-year career at Barclays plc between 1983 and 2006, culminating in his appointments as a Main Board Executive Director and Member of the Group Executive Committee. In 2007, David joined Bawag PSK AG, Austria’s second largest retail bank, as Chair and Chief Executive. 

David holds an MBA and Honorary Doctorate in Business Administration from Henley Business School, and a BSc in Mathematics and Applications and Honorary Doctorate from the University of Birmingham. In 2019, he was made a CBE for services to Financial Services and the NHS, and in 2020 was awarded the Gold Medal by the Chartered Institute of Management.