Julia GillardFormer Prime Minister of Australia and Chair of the Wellcome Trust

Julia Gillard made history as the first woman to serve as both Deputy Prime Minister and Prime Minister of Australia. During her tenure as the nation's 27th leader, she successfully navigated the world's 12th largest economy through the global financial crisis. Her premiership was defined by significant domestic reforms, including the establishment of an emissions trading scheme, the introduction of the National Disability Insurance Scheme, and transformative investments in education and telecommunications infrastructure. On the international stage, she enhanced diplomatic relations with major global powers such as China, India, and the USA, while securing Australia’s place on the United Nations Security Council. Since leaving the political arena, she has transitioned into prominent global leadership roles in health and education. She currently serves as the Chair of the Wellcome Trust, a major international charitable foundation dedicated to medical research and health improvements. Additionally, she leads the Global Institute for Women’s Leadership at King’s College London and is a Patron of the Campaign for Female Education. Her published works, including the memoir My Story and the book Women and Leadership, examine the complexities of power and the unique hurdles faced by women in the public eye. Now a highly respected voice on the world stage, Julia provides vital perspectives on geopolitics, mental health in the workplace, and the intersection of climate change and public health. Organisations seek her expertise for her deep understanding of strategic reform, diplomatic navigation, and her ability to inspire the next generation of global leaders. On stage, Julia Gillard is best known for talks on Leadership, Diplomacy, Gender Equality and Mental Health. 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 Education, Health & Wellbeing and Politics & Government, where the themes translate directly into team decisions, customer experience and growth strategy. Julia Gillard 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, Julia Gillard 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 Julia Gillard would approach your audience.