“The World Trade Organization is an organization that defends trade interests. I think the problem is less that they exist. The problem is that internationally we've only got an organization that protects trade interests. Surely we need some kind of counterweight to protect human rights and the environment, too.”

English academic, economist, and author

Noreena Hertz is an English academic, economist, and bestselling author. She has been Honorary Professor at University College London since 2014 and is based at The UCL Policy Lab. Her work sits at the intersection of economics, business, and public policy, and she also serves on the boards of Mattel, Warner Music Group, and Workhuman. She is known for writing and speaking on how economic and social forces shape everyday life and decision making.