Rt Hon Lord (Andy) Roe

The Right Honourable Lord Andy Roe is a distinguished emergency services leader who served as the Commissioner of the London Fire Brigade for five years. Tasked with steering one of the world's largest fire services through a high-profile period of reform, he successfully managed a workforce of 6,300 personnel across 103 stations with an annual budget exceeding £510 million. Under his guidance, the organisation moved from special measures to being recognised as the most significantly improved fire service in the United Kingdom, demonstrating his proficiency in cultural transformation and strategic communication. A former Army Captain, Andy has commanded operations at many of Britain’s most significant major incidents. His deep understanding of risk and resilience is informed by firsthand experience on the frontline and in the boardroom, particularly in high-pressure environments where human judgement is paramount. Throughout his career, including his role as Chair of the Building Safety Regulator, he has advocated for a values-led approach to leadership that prioritises accountability, adaptability, and clear objectives to overcome institutional resistance. Organisations book Andy for his rare ability to translate high-stakes emergency service experience into practical strategies for corporate change and risk mitigation. His reflections on building high-performance teams and anticipating systemic failure offer vital lessons for leaders navigating complex modern challenges. On stage, Rt Hon Lord (Andy) Roe is best known for talks on Crisis Management, Communication, Risk & Risk Management 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 Leadership & Coaching, where the themes translate directly into team decisions, customer experience and growth strategy. Rt Hon Lord (Andy) Roe 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. Based in UK, Rt Hon Lord (Andy) Roe travels internationally for engagements. 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 Rt Hon Lord (Andy) Roe would approach your audience.