Zanny Minton Beddoes Presented by The Distinguished Speaker Series

Zanny Minton Beddoes will appear live on Thursday, April 24th, 2025 at the Long Beach Terrace Theatre at 7:30pm. Zanny Minton Beddoes is the first female Editor-in-chief in The Economist’s 180-year history, a post she has held since 2015. Minton Beddoes previously served as the publication’s business affairs editor, economics editor and emerging-markets correspondent. Prior to her 25-year tenure with The Economist, she was an economist at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and an adviser to the Minister of Finance in Poland. Named one of the “Most Powerful Women in the World” by Forbes, Zanny Minton Beddoes is a leading voice at the intersection of economics and policy. Renowned for delivering authoritative perspectives on all facets of economic affairs, Minton Beddoes adeptly positions new developments that impact business and industry—such as COVID-19—into the broader context of world events, from emerging markets and a precarious European Union to corporate America and the latest twists in U.S. politics

 Her appearance is one of six evenings and can be purchased as part of the series package. Series package prices differ based on the section purchased and can be bought at www.speakersla.com or (310) 546-6222. Single tickets are not available. The Distinguished Speaker Series of Southern California is presented by Swan Productions, LLC a for-profit, all female, family-owned organization based in Manhattan Beach, CA. The Distinguished Speaker Series began in 1996 to create something unique in Southern California that would educate, enlighten, and entertain. These six presentations a season are with the most fascinating, prestigious, forward-thinking experts and celebrities – tackling some of the most pressing and provocative issues of our time. Our presentations bring neighbors together – stereotypes are challenged and attitudes changed; where shared experiences can ignite positive actions; where arts, culture, education and entertainment collide; where our communities are strengthened and transformed through real, important conversation.