Gary Stevenson

Gary Stevenson is a former financial trader who transitioned into an economist and prominent advocate for economic equality. After achieving global recognition as Citibank’s most profitable trader in 2011, generating a peak profit of $35 million, Gary Stevenson transitioned his exceptional financial acumen into a prominent career as an economist and advocate for economic equality. Stevenson began his journey in finance in 2008, securing an internship at Citibank which quickly led to a full-time position as an interest rate trader. Demonstrating an unparalleled aptitude, he capitalized on his astute predictions regarding economic inequality, navigating and profiting significantly during the 2008 financial crisis and the subsequent Greek government-debt crisis in 2011.

His expertise has been sought across various media outlets, including appearances on The Guardian, BBC, and LBC. Further showcasing his media presence, Stevenson was featured in the Channel 4 documentary ‘Cryptocurrency: Has the Bubble Burst?’ in 2022 and the short film ‘Gary Stevenson – Life Out of Balance’ in 2023. In 2025, Stevenson continued his robust media engagement with appearances on Steven Bartlett’s ‘The Diary of a CEO’ podcast and ‘Piers Morgan Uncensored,’ further disseminating his economic insights to broad audiences. Expanding his enterprise, he founded ‘Understandable Economics Limited’ and ‘Understandable Economics Action Limited’ in January 2025, solidifying his commitment to making complex economic concepts accessible and driving action towards economic equality.