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Jacques Peretti is an award-winning investigative reporter, journalist, and author known for his incisive analyses of the economic forces shaping the modern world. A graduate of the London School of Economics, Peretti has spent his career unraveling the hidden dynamics behind major global trends and the individuals and institutions driving them. His work spans television, print, and books, shedding light on the interconnectedness of power, wealth, and societal change.

Peretti’s acclaimed BBC documentaries, including The Men Who Made Us Fat, The Super-Rich and Us, and Britain’s Trillion Pound Island, have explored topics ranging from corporate influence on public health to the wealth gap and the monetization of entire nations. As a journalist for The Guardian, he has delved into similar themes, offering readers a closer look at the deals and decisions shaping the world.

In his book The Deals That Made the World, Peretti expands on these investigations, uncovering the behind-the-scenes agreements and strategies that have transformed global industries, economies, and everyday life. Through his sharp investigative lens, he continues to challenge conventional narratives and illuminate the mechanics of modern capitalism. Peretti lives in London, where he continues to research and write on the pressing economic and social issues of our time.