A leading UK economist will head a high-level briefing in Edinburgh this month to help Scottish business leaders navigate escalating geopolitical risks and global economic volatility.
Hosted by accountancy firm MHA, the firm’s Head of Economic Research, Professor Joe Nellis - who has advised governments and corporate boards across a four-decade career - will outline the forces shaping interest rates, inflation, and international trade at The Royal Scots Club on Thursday, 26 November.
Titled Equipping Business Leaders: Geopolitical Risks and Economic Strategies, the briefing will explore how shifting macroeconomic policy and international tensions are impacting growth, investment, and the cost of doing business in Scotland.
The session is designed specifically for C-suite and board-level executives, equipping decision-makers with actionable foresight to safeguard stability and position for future growth. MHA is one of the UK’s leading accountancy and business advisory firms, with Scottish offices in Edinburgh and Aberdeen.
Key themes of the briefing will include:
- Global & UK Economic Outlook: Analysing the ripple effects of international geopolitical tensions, trade shifts, and monetary policies.
- Impact on Scotland’s Economy: Examining what wider economic developments mean specifically for growth, investment, skills, employment, and the operational cost base.
- Navigating Risk & Opportunity: Identifying practical strategies to build resilience and evaluate real-world economic scenarios.
Following the keynote speech, attendees will participate in an interactive roundtable held under the Chatham House Rule, offering decision-makers a confidential platform to discuss strategies, share insights and raise questions.
Prof Nellis said: "The gap between a global political decision and its impact on Scottish supply chains, borrowing costs, and operational overheads is narrowing. Managing that exposure requires deliberate planning.
"This MHA session brings decision-makers together to gain expert foresight, stress-test commercial assumptions, and exchange perspectives with peers navigating the same economic realities."
Event Summary
- Event: Equipping Business Leaders – Geopolitical Risks and Economic Strategies
- Date: Thursday, 26 November (2026)
- Time: 1pm-3pm
- Location: The Royal Scots Club, 29–31 Abercromby Place, Edinburgh, EH3 6QE
Attendance is strictly limited and reserved for C-suite and board-level leaders. To request a place or for further inquiries, contact Sophie Ward at MHA (sophie.ward@mha.co.uk).
For further information on MHA, visit www.mha.co.uk.