Dr. Laurence B. Mussio is a renowned historian, strategic advisor, and keynote speaker with a unique ability to translate deep historical insight into actionable business intelligence. In an era defined by rapid technological disruption and complex geopolitical realignment, Dr. Mussio equips senior leadership teams with the long-term perspective needed to make confident, forward-looking decisions.
As the Chair and Co-Founder of the Long Run Institute (LRI), Dr. Mussio leads a prestigious transatlantic think tank that connects influential business leaders, policymakers, and scholars across Toronto, London, and Belfast. This role places him at the center of high-level strategic discourse, providing critical historical context for today’s most pressing global challenges.
Dr. Mussio is also the founding CEO of SIERC, where he offers sophisticated counsel to boards and C-suite executives, helping them leverage institutional memory for strategic advantage. His extensive advisory work includes serving as Special Advisor to the CEO’s Office at BMO Financial Group and holding positions at Queen’s University Belfast and the Ivey Business School’s Leadership Institute.
A prolific author and respected scholar, Dr. Mussio’s work has garnered widespread acclaim. His recent research paper with the RAND Corporation, Applying History to Inform Anticipatory AI Governance, demonstrates his thought leadership at the intersection of history, technology, and public policy. His landmark book, Whom Fortune Favours, has been praised by noted historian Sir Niall Ferguson as “exemplary, deeply researched, and insightful,” cementing his status as a leading authority in his field. In recognition of his significant scholarly contributions, Dr. Mussio was elected as a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society (FRHistS).
Dr. Mussio’s expertise encompasses technological transformation, where he contextualizes AI and digital disruption within the broader history of technological revolutions, helping leaders develop effective adoption strategies. His work on the future of work addresses challenges related to workforce adaptation and organizational resilience, drawing from historical patterns of labor evolution. He also analyzes geopolitical shifts, using historical precedents to help organizations anticipate changes in international business environments. His insights into strategic risk management draw on lessons from past institutional responses to crises, guiding leaders in identifying, assessing, and mitigating emerging risks.
With a deep understanding of financial history, Dr. Mussio provides critical perspectives on market cycles, regulatory changes, and monetary policy evolution. His ability to transform historical understanding into practical, strategic guidance makes him a sought-after speaker and advisor. His thought-provoking keynotes and executive engagements continue to inspire leaders to leverage the past as a strategic asset for the future.