Bronwen Maddox

Bronwen Maddox serves as the Director and Chief Executive of Chatham House, leadng one of the world's most prominent international affairs think tanks. Her distinguished career spans the highest levels of policy analysis and journalism, including her previous tenure as Director and CEO of the Institute for Government. Prior to this, she led the current affairs publication Prospect as its Editor and Chief Executive, establishing herself as a vital voice in British intellectual and political life. Her professional foundations were built in the financial sectors of the City and Wall Street, where she worked as an investment analyst and a director for Kleinwort Benson's media division. This commercial expertise transitioned into a prolific career in journalism, beginning with a significant investigation into Robert Maxwell for the Financial Times. She later held esteemed roles at The Times, serving as Washington Bureau Chief, US Editor, and Foreign Editor. Her extensive interviewing portfolio includes pivotal historical figures such as Vladimir Putin and Henry Kissinger. As the author of In Defence of America, she provides an authoritative perspective on the shifting dynamics between Washington and Westminster. Clients book Bronwen for her unparalleled ability to decode complex geopolitical shifts and provide a sophisticated breakdown of how government decisions impact the global financial and security landscape. On stage, Bronwen Maddox is best known for talks on Geopolitics, Finance, Defence, Western Democracies, Government Effectiveness and Current Affairs. 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 Business & Consulting and Politics & Government, where the themes translate directly into team decisions, customer experience and growth strategy. Bronwen Maddox 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, Bronwen Maddox 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 Bronwen Maddox would approach your audience.