BUSINESS SPEAKERS

Shamubeel Eaqub

Chief Economist at Simplicity and trusted NZ economic voice

Overview

Shamubeel Eaqub is one of New Zealand's most respected and engaging economists. As Chief Economist at Simplicity – one of the country's largest KiwiSaver providers – he is a regular voice in NZ media on the economy, housing, productivity and inequality, and a sought-after keynote speaker who makes economics easy without dumbing it down.

Who is Shamubeel Eaqub? Shamubeel has more than two decades of experience as an economist across Wellington, Melbourne and Auckland with leading international banks and consultancies, including ANZ Bank, Goldman Sachs JBWere, NZIER and Sense Partners. He is the author of several influential books on the New Zealand economy, including Generation Rent and Growing Apart, and a passionate advocate for inclusive and sustainable economic growth.

Career Highlights

  • Chief Economist, Simplicity

  • 20+ years as an economist with ANZ Bank, Goldman Sachs JBWere, NZIER, Sense Partners and Simplicity

  • Co-author of Generation Rent: Rethinking New Zealand's Priorities (with Selena Eaqub)

  • Author of Growing Apart: Regional Prosperity in New Zealand

  • Co-author of The New Zealand Economy: An Introduction (with Ralph Lattimore)

  • Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) in Economics, Lincoln University

  • CFA Charterholder

  • Trusted media commentator and columnist for NZ and international outlets

  • Regular speaker for business, government and industry audiences

Key Speaking Themes

  • The NZ economy: outlook, opportunities and risks

  • Housing, Generation Rent and the changing Kiwi dream

  • Productivity, regional economies and the future of work

  • Inequality and inclusive growth

  • The big global forces shaping New Zealand

What Your Audience Will Gain Shamubeel turns complex economic and policy material into clear, candid insights. Audiences leave with a sharper view of where NZ and the world are heading – and what their business, board or community can actually do about it.

Ideal For

  • Industry conferences and AGMs

  • CEO and leadership events

  • Property, finance, banking and insurance summits

  • Government and public-sector briefings

  • Strategy days and executive offsites

Frequently Asked Questions...

What does Shamubeel Eaqub speak about? The NZ and global economy, housing, productivity, regional economies, inequality and the future of work.

What is Shamubeel Eaqub's role? He is Chief Economist at Simplicity, one of New Zealand's largest KiwiSaver and investment fund providers.

Has Shamubeel Eaqub written a book? Yes – several. They include Generation Rent (with Selena Eaqub), Growing Apart: Regional Prosperity in New Zealand, and The New Zealand Economy: An Introduction.

What is Shamubeel Eaqub's background? More than 20 years as an economist with ANZ Bank, Goldman Sachs JBWere, NZIER, Sense Partners and now Simplicity.

Is Shamubeel Eaqub available for media training or panels? Yes. He regularly chairs and joins panels, and provides specialist briefings to boards and executive teams.

How long is a typical keynote? 45 minutes is standard with Q&A optional. Briefings, panels and fireside chats are also available.