Philip Collins

Philip Collins is a renowned specialist in rhetoric and strategic communication who served as the Chief Speech Writer to Prime Minister Tony Blair between 2004 and 2007. During his tenure at Number 10, he also provided counsel on matters of culture, media, and sport. Today, he is the founder and writer-in-chief at The Draft, a bespoke agency providing high-level training and speechwriting for prominent public figures and corporate leaders. His expertise is further shared through his academic roles as a teacher of communication at both the London School of Economics and the Blavatnik School of Government at Oxford. With a career spanning finance and political research, Philip has held senior positions including Equity Strategist at HSBC and Director of the Social Market Foundation. He is a prolific political commentator and author, contributing regularly to The New Statesman and previously serving as a leader writer for The Times for more than a decade. His books, such as To Be Clear and When They Go Low, We Go High, examine the evolution of public speaking and the necessity of political reform. He has also applied his craft at the highest levels of current British politics by drafting speeches for Sir Keir Starmer. Audiences book Philip for his unparalleled ability to deconstruct the art of the corporate narrative and political messaging. He provides a sophisticated analysis of the national political landscape while offering practical wisdom on how to achieve clarity and influence in modern communication. On stage, Philip Collins is best known for talks on Branding & Marketing, Politics & Geopolitics, Strategy and Reputation. 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. Philip Collins is regularly booked for Business Speaker, Conference Speaker and Awards Hosts, 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, Philip Collins 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 Philip Collins would approach your audience.