Gerald Ashley

Gerald Ashley transitioned from a career in international finance to become an advisor, broadcaster, and author specializing in business risk and decision-making. After a distinguished 25-year career in international finance, Gerald Ashley transitioned his expertise to become a highly sought-after advisor, broadcaster, and author specializing in business risk and decision-making. In 2003, he co-founded St Mawgan & Co, signaling his shift from hands-on financial operations to providing strategic counsel. During his extensive finance career, Ashley gained experience working for a merchant bank and a central bank across global financial hubs including London, Hong Kong, and Basel, Switzerland, providing him with deep insights into the intricacies of global markets.

An accomplished author, Ashley has penned numerous books exploring decision-making, financial speculation, and the evolution of the business world and innovation. His insights are frequently featured in major media outlets; he has appeared on BBC One TV, BBC World Service Radio, Sky TV News, and various US and Canadian radio programs, providing clarity on biases and seemingly irrational behavior within financial markets. Additionally, he is an experienced chairman, moderating conferences, seminars, and panel events globally for a diverse range of clients. Currently, Gerald Ashley serves as an Independent Non-Executive Director at Equitile, a role he holds concurrently with his advisory and media commitments.

Through his extensive work, he consistently aims to educate individuals and groups on improving their performance by understanding how they approach future challenges, reinforcing his reputation as a leading authority on the human elements of risk and decision-making in complex environments.