Professor Jonathan Van-Tam

Professor Sir Jonathan Van-Tam is a distinguished public health specialist with a clinical foundation in anaesthesia, emergency medicine, and infectious diseases. Currently serving as Senior Strategy Advisor in Medicine and Health Sciences at the University of Nottingham, he possesses extensive experience across the World Health Organization, Public Health England, and the pharmaceutical sector. He previously held the position of Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Medicine and Health Sciences at Nottingham and continues to provide strategic counsel as a part-time advisor to Moderna. During his secondment as the UK’s Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Sir Jonathan became a household name for his central role in managing the COVID-19 pandemic. He was instrumental in the acquisition and national rollout of antiviral treatments and vaccines, gaining widespread acclaim for his direct and transparent communication style during televised briefings from Downing Street. His contributions to public health were recognised with a knighthood in the New Year Honours List, and he is a recipient of the Royal Society’s Attenborough Award for excellence in public engagement. Sir Jonathan is a highly regarded authority on respiratory viruses and pandemic preparedness, offering audiences unparalleled perspectives on crisis leadership and the intersection of science and policy. He is frequently booked for his ability to translate complex medical data into clear, relatable narratives that resonate with diverse professional sectors. On stage, Professor Jonathan Van-Tam is best known for talks on Science 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 Health & Wellbeing and Healthcare, where the themes translate directly into team decisions, customer experience and growth strategy. Professor Jonathan Van-Tam 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, Professor Jonathan Van-Tam 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 Professor Jonathan Van-Tam would approach your audience.