International Affairs
Speakers Corner has a host of internationally acclaimed and globally renowned international conference and keynote speakers. Their expertise ranges from Middle East relations to environmental and green issues.
From business and corporate affairs to global economic and financial markets, our speakers range from Anatole Kaletsky - former Economics Editor, and current Editor-at-Large of The Times who writes on economics, politics and financial markets; to former Chief Economist & Director of the Global Competitiveness Program at the World Economic Forum, Augusto Lopez-Claros - an internationally renowned speaker. Also on our books is Christian Majgaard - responsible for world-wide branding, marketing & business innovation at LEGO, and one of the top 21 world leaders & as well as an inspirational keynote speaker.
Want to be more specific in your search? You can filter by topic (up to 3), gender, and fee band here!
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Lesley Abdela
Women's Rights Expert
Winner of the 2009 UK Woman Political Journalist of the Year and an expert in gender, human rights and democratic empowerment, Lesley Abdela is a fascinating speaker.
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Douglas Alexander
A strategic adviser to international law firm Pinsent Masons, and a senior adviser to U2 frontman Bono on development and investment in Africa, Douglas Alexander is a respected keynote speaker
£10 - £15K -
Ricardo Amorim
Brazilian Economist
An expert in global economy and investments, Ricardo Amorim is a charismatic international keynote speaker able to explain complex issues in easy soundbites.
£15K & Over -
Paddy Ashdown
Liberal Democrat
Rt Hon. Lord Ashdown GCMG KBE is the former leader of the Lib Dem party, an EU and UN representative and an internationally renowned speaker.
£5 - £10K -
Jose Manuel Barroso
Former Portuguese PM
Jose Manuel Durao Barroso was President of the European Commission from 2004-14, and Prime Minister of Portugal from 2002-04.
£15K & Over -
Alex Bellos
Brazilian Culture
Alex Bellos - author and broadcaster, specializing in maths and Brazil. He has a rare ability to make maths relevant, and is an engaging keynote speaker.
£2.5 - £5K -
Shlomo Ben-Ami
Israeli Diplomat
Shlomo Ben Ami was the chief Israeli negotiator at the Camp David summit in 2000. He applies his expertise on conflict resolution to managerial situations as well as international politics.
£15K & Over -
Hans Blix
Chairman of WMDC
Hans Blix rose to the world's attention as Chairman of the International Commission on Weapons of Mass Destruction.
£10 - £15K -
Jonty Bloom
Economist & Business Correspondent
BBC correspondent Jonty Bloom is an experienced conference facilitator and keynote speaker on business, economics and current affairs.
< £2.5k -
Vince Cable
MP, Business & Innovation
Vince Cable is a former cabinet minister and remains at the forefront of political and economic discourse.
£5 - £10K -
Giles Chance
Chinese Business
Giles Chance is a leading expert on Chinese business, and an adept and experienced keynote speaker on business and finance, emerging markets and economics.
£5 - £10K -
Michel Chikwanine
Child Soldier
A gifted and motivated speaker, Michel Chikwanine has experienced civil war, political upheaval & poverty having been forced to leave his home country at the age of 11 as a refugee.
£5 - £10K -
Ken Clarke
Former Chancellor of The Exchequer, Ken is the Conservative MP for Rushcliffe. He speaks on life and politics today and how he sees the world changing.
£5 - £10K -
David Daokui Li
Chinese Economics
David Daokui Li is a prominent Chinese economist, a former member of the Monetary Policy Committee of the People’s Bank of China, and director of the Center for China in the World Economy.
£15K & Over -
Jeffrey Davidow
Latin America & US Relations
Former US ambassador to Mexico & Venezuela, Jeffrey Davidow is a keynote speaker on the international stage particularly covering US policy toward Latin America
£15K & Over -
Florence Eid
Arabia Monitor
Florence Eid is the Founder & CEO of Arabia Monitor, a research firm focused on the Middle East & North Africa region, and President of Arabia Advisors.
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Carlos Espinosa de los Monteros
Inditex
Second Vice-President of Inditex (Zara), former CEO of Mercedes Benz & Iberia Airlines.
£15K & Over -
Jonathan Fenby
Trusted Sources
Author and Journalist, Jonathan Fenby's vast experience of China and Hong Kong ideally positions him for both after dinner or keynote speeches on these topics.
£2.5 - £5K -
Jose Maria Figueres Olsen
Former Costa Rica President
Former President of Costa Rica & former CEO of the World Economic Forum, Figueres tackles global issues such as climate change, sustainable development, and technology.
£15K & Over -
Stephane Garelli
Professor & Keynote
Management Professor at two of the world’s top business schools, Stéphane Garelli is also the director of IMD's World Competitiveness Centre and an authority on World Competitiveness.
£10 - £15K -
Cesar Gaviria
Former Columbian President
Former President of Colombia, Cesar Gaviria, known advocate of democracy and defender of human rights, was elected OAS Secretary General in 1994 and again in 1999.
£15K & Over -
Pankaj Ghemawat
Economist & Author
Pankaj Ghemawat combines academic knowledge with business acumen. Professor at the Harvard Business School for 25 years, he is a enlightening keynote speaker.
£15K & Over -
Valery Giscard d'Estaing
French Politician
Former President of France, Valery Giscard d'Estaing was a leading figure in the development of the European Union and is international keynote speaker.
£15K & Over -
Bruno Giussani
European TED director
A recognized specialist on mobile telephony, the social impacts of technological innovation and emerging socio-political trends, and European Director of TED
£5 - £10K -
Misha Glenny
High-Tech Crime
Misha Glenny is an international expert on cyber security and organised crime. A trained actor, his keynote speeches are full of life, passion, experience and a dose of intelligent humour.
£5 - £10K -
Felipe Gonzalez
Spanish Politician
The longest standing Spanish President is a sought after keynote speaker. His experiences of the politics & economics for Spain & Europe provides insights for all.
£15K & Over -
Mikhail Gorbachev
Soviet Union President
As a keynote speaker, former President of the Soviet Union, Mikhail Gorbachev reflects on the past and warns against dominence of any one political system.
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Krishnan Guru Murthy
TV News Presenter
Newsreader, TV presenter and authority on endless topics, Krishnan is sparkly and articulate as a keynote or after-dinner speaker, and awards host.
£5 - £10K -
William Hague
International Political Leader
Former leader of the Conservative Party and Foreign Secretary, William Hague uses his blend of corporate and political experience to engage with the audience.
£15K & Over -
Liam Halligan
Prosperity Capital Management
Liam Halligan is Chief Economist at Prosperity Capital Management - one of the world's leading asset-management firms.
£5 - £10K -
Roger Harrabin
The BBC's Environment Analyst and a senior journalist on climate and energy, Roger Harrabin is an authority on all things green.
£5 - £10K -
Lindsey Hilsum
Channel 4 News
Lindsey Hilsum is the Channel 4 News International Editor, and a leading foreign correspondent. She is an experienced keynote speaker and conference facilitator.
£2.5 - £5K -
Michael Howard
Former Politician
A talented after dinner and keynote speaker, Michael Howard speaks about his experiences in politics, as well as law, transatlantic relations and economics.
£10 - £15K -
John Humphrys
Journalist & Broadcaster
Millions of people wake up to the sound of his voice, as John Humphrys entertains and inspires on The Today Show every morning.
£5 - £10K -
Jose Miguel Insulza
Chilean politician
Former Secretary General of the Organization of American States for two consecutive periods, Chilean politician Jose Miguel Insulza has an accomplished record of public service in his country.
£15K & Over -
Adit Jain
Indian Business
An expert on emerging markets and India in particular, Adit Jain is an adviser to multinationals and is a highly regarded international keynote speaker.
£10 - £15K -
Jo Johnson
BRIC's Specialist
Jo Johnson MP is a Contributing Editor to the Financial Times and is in demand as a keynote speaker and commentator on the UK and global economy.
£2.5 - £5K -
Garry Kasparov
Chess Master
A child chess prodigy who started playing as a five year old, Garry Kasparov qualified as an International Chess Master at the age of 16.
£15K & Over -
Katty Kay
BBC World News America
Katty Kay, BBC World News Washington anchor, takes an unbiased look at US politics and offers insights on the important political and economic stories in the US and around the globe.
£15K & Over -
Parag Khanna
With leading geo-strategist, world traveller and author Parag Khanna as a guide, audiences will have the most cutting edge roadmap of geopolitics.
£15K & Over -
Craig Kielburger
Free The Children
Craig Kielburger, social entrepreneur, journalist and New York Times best-selling author, founded Free The Children, a unique children’s rights and youth empowerment organization.
£15K & Over -
Anne Lise Kjaer
Innovation & Creativity
Anne Lise Kjaer is a futurist, designer, business entrepreneur and innovator.
£5 - £10K -
Norman Lamont
Conservative MP
In the current economic climate, the former Chancellor, Lord Norman Lamont is an exceptional speaker and in high demand on the corporate circuit.
£5 - £10K -
Kirsty Lang
TV, Radio & the arts
Journalist and broadcaster, Kirsty Lang is a highly skilled conference facilitator and current affairs broadcaster.
£2.5 - £5K -
Hyeonseo Lee
‘The Girl With Seven Names’, as she named her 2015 memoir, is a North Korean defector living in Seoul, South Korea. A powerful reminder of those who face constant danger, Hyeonseo’s tale of courage, survival and hope motivates and inspires spellbound audiences.
£10 - £15K -
Augusto Lopez-Claros
International Economist
Former Chief Economist & Director of the Global Competitiveness Program at the World Economic Forum, Augusto Lopez-Claros in an internationally renowned speaker.
£15K & Over -
Gerard Lyons
Economic Policy
Economist and author, Gerad Lyons is formerly the Chief Economist at Standard Chartered Bank, he brings insight into policy as well as economics and markets to corporate events.
£5 - £10K -
Pippa Malmgren
American policy analyst
Pippa Malmgren was an advisor to US President George Bush in the White House and a member of the National Economic Council during Enron and 9/11.
£15K & Over -
Vikram Mansharamani
Boom-bust Cycles
Dr. Vikram Mansharamani is an expert on Boom-bust cycles and the ways in which they affect the financial market.
£15K & Over -
Andrew Marr
Political Commentator
Former Journalist of the Year, Andrew Marr explores life in politics, media and the world today, and is both an after dinner and a prestigious keynote speaker.
£15K & Over -
Tim Marshall
News Broadcaster
After thirty years’ experience in broadcasting, Tim Marshall is well-placed to provide a sharp political commentary and analysis of global affairs.
£2.5 - £5K -
Graeme Maxton
Author & Economist
Graeme Maxton is an author, events moderator and presenter.
£10 - £15K -
Dambisa Moyo
Macroeconomist
Dambisa Moyo is a keynote speaker and an international economist who analyses macroeconomies and global affairs.
£15K & Over -
Moises Naim
Economist & Keynote
Former editor-in-chief of Foreign Policy magazine, Moisés Naím has written extensively on international politics & economics & the consequences of globalisation.
£15K & Over -
Jose Antonio Ocampo
Public Affairs
Professor Jose Antonio Ocampo is an expert on macroeconomic theory & policy, international financial & trade issues & Colombian & Latin American economic history.
£15K & Over -
Rageh Omaar
World Affairs Reporter
Rageh Omaar made his name reporting from Iraq for the BBC. He is an adept and experienced keynote speaker and conference facilitator.
£5 - £10K -
Ana Palacio
World Bank
Ana Palacio is the ex Vice-President of the World Bank. She is an advocate of sustainable, inclusive development and an excellent keynote economics speaker.
£15K & Over -
Chris Patten
BBC Trust Chairman
Ex-Governor of Hong Kong in charge of the handover to China in 1999, Lord Patten is an expert in emerging markets and a sought-after keynote speaker and commentator on world affairs.
£15K & Over -
Jeremy Paxman
BBC Broadcaster
Author, Broadcaster and Journalist, Jeremy Paxman has built his reputation on his tough questioning of politicans and public figures.
£15K & Over -
Robert Peston
ITV News
Robert Peston is a former award-winning Business Editor at the BBC and current Political Editor at ITV.
£10 - £15K -
John Pienaar
Political Correspondent
As political correspondent, cutting through the spin of the political landscape, John Pienaar is ideally suited for both after dinner and conference speaking.
£2.5 - £5K -
Sebastian Pinera
Ex President of Chile
Harvard trained economist Sebastián Piñera, a businessman-turned-politician, was Chile’s first Conservative president in decades.
£15K & Over -
Vikas Pota
GEMS Foundation
Vikas Pota is a commentator on all aspects of the UK-India business relationship and Indian political scene, and is called upon regularly as a keynote speaker
£2.5 - £5K -
John Prescott
Deputy Prime Minister
John Prescott is one of the most famous political faces from the Tony Blair Government. An ideal speaker on the environment, sustainability, leadership & politics.
£5 - £10K -
Lewis Pugh
Ocean Advocate
Extreme adventurer and record-breaking swimmer Lewis Pugh talks about pushing yourself beyond 'the possible' into new realms of achievement.
£5 - £10K -
Rodrigo Rato
Spanish Politician
Rodrigo Rato is an experienced political and economic keynote speaker as a former managing director of the International Monetary Fund and Minister of Economy in Spain.
£15K & Over -
Jonas Ridderstrale
Innovation & Creativity
Jonas Ridderstrale's Funky Business is one of the most respected best-selling industry books of a generation.
£15K & Over -
Ken Robinson
Education & Innovation
Sir Ken Robinson PhD is an internationally recognised leader in the development of education, creativity and innovation.
£15K & Over -
Mary Robinson
Former Irish President
Former President of Ireland and United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Mary Robinson is an outstanding international keynote speaker.
£15K & Over -
Hans Rosling
Doctor & Academic
Hans Rosling is Co-founder of Médecines sans Frontiers in Sweden and of the Gapminder Foundation, he converts statistics into moving, interactive, understandable and enjoyable graphics.
£15K & Over -
Nouriel Roubini
Economics Guru
Entrepreneur, academic and world authority on the state of the economy, Nouriel Roubini, Professor of Economics at New York University, is lauded as one of the greatest analytical minds in the field.
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James P Rubin
White House Aide
Former top policy advisor in the Clinton administration, James Rubin is a keynote speaker & presenter of his own Sky show, commentating on world events.
£10 - £15K -
Jonathan Rugman
Broadcast Journalist
Jonathan Rugman is an award-winning Foreign Affairs correspondent with the UK’s Channel 4 News.
£2.5 - £5K -
Xavier Sala-i-Martin
Economics & Keynote
Professor of Economics & economic advisor, Xavier Sala-i-Martin is an international conference speaker on globalisation, economics & finance.
£15K & Over -
June Sarpong
An inspirational figure and well-known TV personality, June Sarpong has become part of TV history.
£5 - £10K -
Hagai Segal
Political Expert
Knowledgeable, topical, dynamic…Hagai Segal translates complex international and political matters into keynote sessions that are highly relevant for businesses in the current climate.
< £2.5k -
John Sergeant
Political Correspondent
Political correspondant, author, after dinner speaker, awards host and a roaring success when appearing on TV programmes such as 'Have I got News for You'.
£5 - £10K -
Tim Shipman
Political Editor of The Sunday Times, Tim Shipman has been a national newspaper journalist for nearly 20 years.
< £2.5k -
Kate Silverton
BBC News Broadcaster
BBC news presenter Kate Silverton is a lively and engaging facilitator and awards host, and her presence enriches corporate events with a sparkle and a professional charm.
£5 - £10K -
John Simpson
BBC News World Affairs
BBC News World Affairs editor, John Simpson is one of the UK’s most lauded and loved TV news veterans.
£10 - £15K -
Martin Smith
RAF Pilot
Martin Smith, MBE, spent nearly fifteen years as a commissioned officer in the Royal Air Force, assigned to counter-espionage and counterterrorism.
£2.5 - £5K -
Jon Snow
News Broadcaster
Presenter of the award winning nightly Channel 4 News, Jon is an excellent choice for after dinner speaking, awards presenting & conference facilitating.
£10 - £15K -
Javier Solana
Former NATO Sec-Gen
Javier Solana was EU High Representative for Foreign and Security Policy, Secretary-General of NATO, and Foreign Minister of Spain.
£15K & Over -
Jon Sopel
BBC International News
Former presenter of The Politics Show, Jon Sopel is one of the lead presenters for BBC international news and is an excellent conference speaker, facilitator, chairman and host.
£5 - £10K -
Anders Sorman-Nilsson
Thinque Tank
Social commentator, ex-lawyer and international citizen, Anders Sorman Nilsson is an expert on innovation, generational trends and thought leadership branding.
£5 - £10K -
Bob Stewart
UN Commander
Bosnia Bob, who became a familiar face to TV viewers everywhere handling the intricacies of Balkan politics, now delivers speeches on leadership and teamwork.
£2.5 - £5K -
Joseph Stiglitz
Formerly World Bank
Former SVP & Chief Economist of the World Bank, Joseph Stiglitz offers an overview of the global economy in his keynote speeches.
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Fons Trompenaars
Globalization & Leadership
Fons Trompenaars is known all over the world for his work as a keynote motivational speaker, particularly in the areas of globalization and leadership development.
£5 - £10K -
Michael Vatis
E-commerce & Technology
An expert on security in today's information age, Michael provides insight into the risks facing the corporate world through new technologies today.
£15K & Over -
Kim Walker
CEO of Silver
Marketing speaker, Kim Walker is the CEO of SILVER, Asia Pacific’s first business & marketing consultancy focused on marketing to the exploding 50+ demographic.
£2.5 - £5K -
Robert Ward
Global Forecasting Director
Robert Ward is the Global Forecasting Director at the Economist Intelligence Unit and a world economy expert.
£15K & Over -
Kirsty Wark
Hard-hitting News host
Kirsty Wark is one of Britain's most highly regarded and versatile presenters appearing on a multitude of TV and Radio News programmes including Newsnight.
£5 - £10K -
Justin Webb
BBC Journalist
Former North America Editor for the BBC, Justin Webb is an experienced conference facilitator and keynote speaker on politics and current affairs.
£5 - £10K -
Ziauddin Yousafzai
Education Rights
Ziauddin Yousafzai is an educator, human rights campaigner and social activist who peacefully resisted the Taliban’s efforts to shut down schools.
£15K & Over -
Linda Yueh
BBC World News
World-renowned economist, commentator and keynote speaker on global economic and business issues, in particular the impact of China and the emerging markets.
£15K & Over -
Ernesto Zedillo
Former Mexican President
Former President of Mexico who led profound democratic and social reforms; economist and advocate of multilateralism, inclusive globalisation, nuclear non-proliferation and drug policy reform.
£15K & Over -
Jonathan Zittrain
Harvard Law Professor
An international cyberlaw scholar, Jonathan Zittrain is a prominent expert on internet security issues and is available as a keynote speaker.
£15K & Over
