Chris Hunter

Major Chris Hunter QGM is a highly distinguished former bomb disposal operator who held one of the most hazardous roles in the British Army. Having joined the military at sixteen and later commissioning from Sandhurst, he served with multiple specialist counter-terrorism units across several global theatres, including Afghanistan, Colombia, Northern Ireland, and the Balkans. During his tenure in Iraq, his exceptional technical proficiency led to him being specifically targeted by opposing factions, and his courage in the face of constant danger was formally recognised with the Queen’s Gallantry Medal. Beyond his field operations, Hunter served as a senior intelligence analyst for the Ministry of Defence and was seconded to the Cabinet Office briefing room, COBRA, during the 2005 London bombings. Since transitioning to the private sector, he has become a respected counter-terrorism consultant, broadcaster, and the author of the acclaimed memoir Eight Lives Down. His expertise in high-pressure decision-making and risk assessment is underpinned by years of experience in environments where precision was the only margin for error. On the speaking circuit, Hunter provides a gripping account of leadership and resilience under extreme circumstances. He is booked by organisations for his unique ability to translate the complexities of threat management and psychological strength into compelling narratives that resonate with modern corporate audiences. On stage, Chris Hunter is best known for talks on Resilience, Risk & Risk Management. 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, Motivational Speaking and Politics & Government, where the themes translate directly into team decisions, customer experience and growth strategy. Chris Hunter is regularly booked for Motivational 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, Chris Hunter 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 Chris Hunter would approach your audience.