Sir Peter Westmacott

Sir Peter Westmacott is a preeminent figure in British international relations, having spent over forty years at the forefront of global diplomacy. He achieved the rare distinction of serving as the United Kingdom’s Ambassador to three major global powers: the United States, France, and Turkey. His extensive career within the Foreign and Commonwealth Office included pivotal roles such as Deputy Under Secretary and Director for the Americas, alongside a secondment to the European Commission and a period as Deputy Private Secretary to The Prince of Wales. From the closing chapters of the Cold War to the complexities of the digital age, Sir Peter has participated in high-stakes negotiations and maintained direct contact with world leaders. Since concluding his diplomatic service, he has shared his expertise as a Senior Advisor at Chatham House and a Distinguished Ambassadorial Fellow at the Atlantic Council. He is also the author of the acclaimed book, They Call It Diplomacy: Forty Years of Representing Britain Abroad, which provides an authoritative account of modern statecraft. Deeply knowledgeable about transatlantic relations and Middle Eastern politics, Sir Peter offers audiences a masterclass in influence and risk management. He is booked for his sophisticated understanding of the evolving global landscape and his ability to translate decades of high-level geopolitical strategy into relevant lessons for modern organisations. On stage, Sir Peter Westmacott is best known for talks on Crisis Management, Communication, Change Management, Risk & Risk Management, Politics & Geopolitics 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 Business & Consulting and Politics & Government, where the themes translate directly into team decisions, customer experience and growth strategy. Sir Peter Westmacott 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, Sir Peter Westmacott 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 Sir Peter Westmacott would approach your audience.