Anthony Scaramucci

Anthony Scaramucci is an entrepreneur, financier and commentator on global markets, leadership and politics. Outspoken, candid and passionate, after a period on Wall Street he served a very brief but very eventful period as White House Communications Director, before returning to business whilst continuing to keep an eye on politics. The co-host of The Rest is Politics US delivers a straight-talking assessment of Washington, economics, decision-making and resilience.

Beginning his career at Goldman Sachs, Anthony worked in investment, equities and private wealth management before founding the global alternative investment firm SkyBridge Capital. Under his leadership, SkyBridge grew into a multi-billion-dollar business with clients around the world (and a cameo role in the film Wall Street - Money Never Sleeps). He also founded and hosts the SALT Conference, an influential series of global thought leadership events bringing together investors, policymakers and innovators to discuss finance, technology and geopolitics.

Anthony was appointed White House Communications Director early into the first Trump Presidency. Although his tenure was a famously short 11 days, it became one of the most talked-about moments in modern American politics as it revealed the chaos and conflict at the heart of the administration. He has since reflected publicly on the experience, drawing lessons on reputation, leadership under pressure, and the intersection of business and political power. His honesty and self-awareness have shaped a subsequent career defined by openness, balance, reinvention and perspective.

As a business leader, Anthony has navigated market cycles, institutional challenges and the constant evolution of the investment landscape. A leading investor in and commentator on crypto marketings, he provides insights into where global finance, technology and policy converge, exploring areas such as the rise of digital assets, the future of capital markets, and the balance between innovation and regulation.

A new global audience has embraced Anthony via his role as co-host, with Katty Kay, of the US edition of The Rest is Politics podcast, which sees the duo appraise the American political landscape and its impact domestically and globally. He also hosts his own Open Book podcast which sees him take a more personal look on life, business, politics and culture with a range of guests. He's a regular presence on CNN, CNBC, Bloomberg and the BBC, and is the author of several books, including The Little Book of Hedge Funds, Hopping Over the Rabbit Hole, and From Wall Street to the White House and Back. Drawing on his varied experiences, Anthony speaks with honesty and energy about entrepreneurship, leadership and the lessons learned from success and setback alike. Whether analysing the economy, reflecting on political life, considering how to deal with uncertainty, or discussing the mindset required to recover from adversity, Anthony combines sharp insight and intelligence with an engaging, humorous style.