Managing Partner Arbroath Group; Geopolitical Strategy, Macroeconomics & Global Markets

Boston, MA, USA
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Christopher Smart Biography

Dr. Christopher Smart is the rare professional who has both advised U.S. presidents on global economic policy and delivered proven investment returns managing international portfolios. As founder and managing partner of the Arbroath Group, the strategy firm, his policy insider access and market success make him an unparalleled guide for navigating today's complex geopolitical investment landscape.

As Special Assistant to President Obama (2013-2015), Dr. Smart advised on trade, investment and global economic issues from the White House Situation Room during major international crises. Earlier, as Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, he led the U.S. response to the European financial crisis and managed economic engagement across Europe, Russia and Central Asia.

Dr. Smart's investment expertise is equally distinguished. At Barings, he served as Chief Global Strategist and founded the Barings Investment Institute. Earlier, he managed top-performing emerging markets and international portfolios at Pioneer Investments. This rare combination of crisis management experience and investment success enables him to translate policy developments into actionable market insights.

A frequent guest on CNBC and Bloomberg TV, Dr. Smart writes Leading Thoughts, the popular Substack blog on geopolitics and markets. He also writes regular columns for Barron's, Bloomberg Opinion, the Financial Times and Foreign Policy. He has been a Senior Fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, Harvard Kennedy School and Chatham House.

Fluent in Russian and French, he holds a Ph.D. in International Relations from Columbia University, a B.A. from Yale, and the CFA designation.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 11/13/2025.

Christopher Smart Speaking Topics

  • Managing Geopolitical Risk: Turning Uncertainty Into Strategy

    Description:

    The future is unknowable — but the risks from China, Russia, and the Middle East are not. Too often, executives and investors review their risks in detail, only to throw up their hands at the “dark cloud” called geopolitics. Drawing on experience from both the White House and the global investment world, Christopher Smart shows leaders how to separate signal from noise, focus on the decisions that matter, and anticipate shifts that will affect strategy.

    This talk provides a practical framework to narrow uncertainty so that business leaders can make better choices about where to deploy capital, how to adjust business strategy and when volatility creates new opportunities.

    Audience Takeaways:

    • A clear framework to distinguish real systemic risks from short-term noise.
    • Practical strategies for corporate boards and investors to act with confidence in uncertain times.
    • Lessons from both markets and policymaking to guide leadership decisions.

  • The Five Questions Every Leader Should Ask About the Global Economy

    Description:

    Leaders today are overwhelmed by a steady flow of headlines, emails, and social media updates. But only a handful of fundamental questions truly matter for the global outlook. Christopher Smart distills decades of experience in markets and policy into a framework of five essential questions that every board member, executive, and investor should ask — and keep asking.

    From America’s ability to attract global capital, to China’s geopolitical ambitions, Europe’s cohesion, climate transitions, and the disruptive force of artificial intelligence and digital finance, this talk highlights what matters most for long-term strategy and resilience.

    Audience Takeaways:

    • The five critical geopolitical and macroeconomic questions every leader should monitor.
    • How to align investment and corporate strategy with long-term megatrends.
    • Scenarios to prepare for — and early warning signs to watch.

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Christopher Smart Videos

Christopher Smart Sizzle Reel

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Dr. Christopher Smart is the rare professional who has both advised U.S. presidents on global economic policy and delivered proven investment returns...

Christopher Smart on Harris' Proposed Tax Policies | Bloomberg

Christopher Smart on Harris' Proposed Tax Policies | Bloomberg

Christopher Smart | CNBC Capital Connection, Dubai

Christopher Smart | CNBC Capital Connection, Dubai

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Christopher Smart is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Managing Geopolitical Risk: Turning Uncertainty Into Strategy, The Five Questions Every Leader Should Ask About the Global Economy, U.S.–China Relations: The World’s Most Important (and Fragile) Deal, Can Markets Keep Rising When the World Is Falling Apart (Breakout / Fireside Chat) and How to Invest in a Trade War (Breakout / Workshop). The estimated speaking fee range to book Christopher Smart for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Christopher Smart generally travels from Boston, MA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Jason Schenker, Todd Buchholz, Andrew Busch, Bernard Baumohl and Dr. Robert P. Hartwig. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Christopher Smart for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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