Minette BattersFormer President of the National Farmers’ Union and Rural Economy Advocate

Minette Batters served as the President of the National Farmers’ Union from 2018 to 2024, making history as the first woman to lead the organisation. Representing 47,000 members, she navigated the sector through a transformative era defined by the UK’s departure from the European Union, the Covid-19 pandemic, and the geopolitical shifts following the invasion of Ukraine. Her tenure involved high-level negotiations with four Prime Ministers and six Environment Secretaries, positioning her as a central figure in British agricultural policy and food security. Originally trained at Cordon Bleu, Minette managed a successful catering business for two decades before returning to her roots to take over her family's tenancy farm in Wiltshire. Her leadership is characterised by a commitment to sustainability and food standards; notably, she coordinated a landmark 2020 petition that garnered over one million signatures from a coalition of chefs, environmentalists, and animal welfare experts. Her contributions have been recognised on the BBC Radio 4 Woman’s Hour Power List and through her appointment as a Deputy Lieutenant of Wiltshire. Minette is a highly regarded authority on leadership and rural economics, offering audiences a rare perspective on managing complex supply chains and maintaining resilience during periods of intense political and global volatility. On stage, Minette Batters 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 Charity & Non-Profit and Politics & Government, where the themes translate directly into team decisions, customer experience and growth strategy. Minette Batters 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, Minette Batters 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 Minette Batters would approach your audience.