Hamish McRae

Hamish McRae began his distinguished career in journalism after earning his BA in Economics and Political Science from Trinity College Dublin in 1966. He quickly made his mark in financial journalism, holding positions at the Liverpool Post, The Banker, and Euromoney before ascending to the role of Financial Editor of The Guardian, where he served from 1975 to 1989. His early contributions to the field were recognized with the prestigious Wincott Foundation Financial Journalist of the Year award in 1979. In 1989, McRae transitioned to The Independent, where he continued to shape economic discourse as a columnist until 2018 and an Associate Editor from 1991 to 2018.

His most recent literary contribution, ‘The World in 2050: How to Think About the Future,’ was released in 2022, offering updated insights into long-term global trends. He continues his distinguished academic tenure as an Adjunct Professor at Trinity College Dublin from 2019 to 2024.