Sir John Sawers Keynote Speaker, Virtual Event Speaker

Former Chief of the British Secret Intelligence Service, MI6

Sir John Sawers has 36 years’ experience in diplomacy and intelligence, culminating in five years as chief of the British Secret Intelligence Service (MI6) from 2009 to 2014. During his tenure, he modernised the Service and led it through major changes in operations, technology, and public accountability.

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Fee Range (Guide Only)

£12.500 - £20.000

Speaking Topics

Global Geopolitical Trends
The Impact of Brexit on UK and EU Security
Global Investments in a Chaotic World
Cyber Security
Leadership

Languages

He presents in English.

How he presents

With his decades of experience at the highest levels of diplomacy and government, very few people are as well-placed as Sir John to provide incisive insights about these topics.

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In Detail

In that role, Sir John took part in the UK National Security Council and the Joint Intelligence Committee, contributing both to assessments of the threats to the UK’s security and to the strategies and policy decisions on how to promote and protect British interests around the world. As MI6 chief, he led the service through a period of international political upheaval and high terrorist threat, including against the 2012 London Olympics. Prior to leading MI6 he was the UK’s Ambassador to the United Nations (2007-2009), Political Director of the Foreign Office (2003-2007), Special Representative in Iraq (2003), Ambassador to Cairo (2001-2003) and Foreign Policy Adviser to Prime Minister Tony Blair (1999-2001). In his earlier career Sir John worked overseas in Yemen, Syria, South Africa and Washington.

What he offers you

In his presentations, Sir John is able to draw from his personal experience in managing the most challenging foreign and security policy issues of the last 20 years. He is a powerful look at the unpredictable global landscape, the forces and key players shaping the world, cyber security, and how organisations can make it work for them.

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