Professor Michael Mainelli

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Biography

Michael is a scientist and economist focused on advancing society through finance and technology. Educated at Harvard, Trinity College Dublin, and the London School of Economics (PhD), he began his career as a research scientist in aerospace and computing. He later became a senior partner at BDO Binder Hamlyn, a corporate development director in defense, and a banker at Deutsche Morgan Grenfell. In 1994, he founded Z/Yen, a renowned City of London think-tank recognized for its financial, green finance, and technology indices.He has advised governments globally, is a fellow of several colleges, an Honorary Bencher of Middle Temple, and a non-executive director. Active in 14 livery companies, Michael served as Lord Mayor of London (2023-2024) and Sheriff (2019-2021). A strong supporter of charities in education, the environment, and care, his award-winning book, The Price of Fish, co-authored with Ian Harris, explores innovative approaches to economics and decision-making.