Rt Hon Lord (George) Robertson

Lord Robertson is a distinguished statesman who served as the Secretary General of NATO, becoming only the third Briton to hold this prestigious international post. Before his leadership of the alliance, he was the United Kingdom’s Secretary of State for Defence. Throughout these pivotal roles, he navigated profound transformations in global security, oversaw operations in Afghanistan and Iraq, and managed international relations during the significant geopolitical shifts of the post-Cold War period. His extensive career began in the Scottish whisky industry as a union organiser before he entered Parliament as the MP for Hamilton. During his time in the House of Commons, he established a formidable reputation as a specialist in foreign policy, serving as Opposition Spokesman for Scottish Affairs, Foreign Affairs, and Defence. Following his tenure at NATO, he transitioned into the private sector, holding senior positions including Deputy Chairman of Cable & Wireless and Special Advisor to BP, alongside non-executive roles across the construction and engineering sectors. A senior figure in international dialogue, he has chaired the Ditchley Foundation, served as President of Chatham House, and co-chaired the joint Commission on post-Brexit Franco-British defence. More recently, he was appointed to lead the government's Strategic Defence Review. Lord Robertson is booked by global organisations for his unparalleled perspective on defence strategy and his ability to interpret the complexities of the modern geopolitical landscape. On stage, Rt Hon Lord (George) Robertson is best known for talks on Politics & Geopolitics. 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 and Politics & Government, where the themes translate directly into team decisions, customer experience and growth strategy. Rt Hon Lord (George) Robertson is regularly booked for Business 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 (George) Robertson 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 (George) Robertson would approach your audience.