Philip HammondFormer Chancellor of the Exchequer and Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs

The Right Honourable Lord Hammond of Runnymede is a prominent British political figure who held four of the most senior roles in the UK Government over a decade. Most notably, he served as Chancellor of the Exchequer from 2016 to 2019, navigating the British economy through the complexities following the EU referendum. His ministerial career also includes tenures as Foreign Secretary, where he was a key negotiator for the Iran nuclear deal, Secretary of State for Defence, and Secretary of State for Transport. Before his elevation to the House of Lords, he represented Runnymede and Weybridge as a Member of Parliament for twenty-two years. Throughout his time in high office, Lord Hammond was recognised for his pragmatic approach to fiscal stability and his focus on maintaining international diplomatic and economic ties. His remit extended beyond domestic policy to include significant engagement with global powers such as China and the Gulf states. Recently, his work has focused on the intersection of technology and the economy, addressing how digital transformation, climate change, and shifting demographics will reshape global markets. His previous experience in the private sector as a company director and an advisor to overseas governments provides him with a unique dual perspective on public policy and commercial reality. Following his distinguished front-bench career, Lord Hammond is now a highly sought-after speaker on geopolitics and global economics. Audiences value his ability to provide a sophisticated analysis of the international political landscape and the long-term trends currently impacting the business world. On stage, Philip Hammond is best known for talks on Economics & the Economy and 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. Philip Hammond 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, Philip Hammond 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 Hammond would approach your audience.