Sir Alex YoungerFormer Chief of the Secret Intelligence Service (MI6)

Sir Alex Younger is a distinguished former intelligence official who served as the Chief of MI6 for six years, marking the longest tenure in the agency's leadership for half a century. During his time at the helm, he navigated Britain’s intelligence operations through an era of profound geopolitical shifts and technological disruption. He was responsible for modernising the service's capabilities, particularly in response to state-sponsored cyber threats, disinformation, and the complexities of hybrid warfare. A former British Army officer with experience in Europe and the Middle East, Sir Alex spent decades on the front lines of global security. His career included critical assignments in the Balkans, senior postings across Europe, and a period as Head of Station in Afghanistan following the US-led invasion. Before ascending to the role of 'C', he served as Head of Counter-Terrorism, overseeing the United Kingdom’s global strategy during a period of heightened security around the 2012 London Olympic Games and advising the National Security Council. Throughout his senior career, Sir Alex has been a vocal advocate for the evolution of intelligence agencies in the digital age, emphasising the need to harness innovation to protect democratic values. He offers audiences unparalleled expertise on the intersection of technology and geopolitics, providing a masterclass in resilient leadership and strategic decision-making within highly unpredictable global environments. On stage, Sir Alex Younger is best known for talks on Cybersecurity, Politics & Geopolitics and Leadership. Audiences leave with a clear, practical view of the subject rather than a generic overview — every keynote is shaped around the brief and the room. Their work resonates with leaders across Defence & Security and Politics & Government, where the themes translate directly into team decisions, customer experience and growth strategy. Sir Alex Younger is regularly booked for Business Speaker and Conference Speaker, adapting tone, length and format to suit the event — from a 20-minute opener to a full conference keynote with Q&A. To check availability or request a tailored brief for your event, send an enquiry and we'll come back with fees, dates and a short summary of how Sir Alex Younger would approach your audience.