Sir Richard Moore

Sir Richard Moore KCMG served as the Chief of the Secret Intelligence Service, known as MI6, between 2020 and 2025. His appointment as C concluded a remarkable four-decade tenure in intelligence and international diplomacy. Throughout his career, he held several high-profile roles, including British Ambassador to Turkey, Deputy National Security Adviser, and Political Director at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. His global experience is further underpinned by diplomatic postings to Vietnam, Pakistan, and Malaysia. A graduate of Oxford University and a Kennedy Scholar at Harvard, Sir Richard also completed the Executive Programme at Stanford. He oversaw MI6 during an era of significant geopolitical shifts, focus on emerging technologies, and intensified competition between states. Beyond his work in the civil service, he acts as a Senior Strategist for the investment firm Sixth Street and serves as Chair of the Kennedy Memorial Trust, facilitating postgraduate opportunities at Harvard and MIT. In 2023, he received a knighthood for his contributions to foreign policy and national security. Sir Richard is an authoritative voice on managing risk and navigating uncertainty in high-pressure environments. He offers audiences a masterclass in resilient leadership, the mechanics of building trust, and the art of making critical decisions when information is incomplete. His unique background makes him an invaluable resource for organisations seeking to understand the intersection of global strategy and modern intelligence. On stage, Sir Richard Moore is best known for talks on Risk & Risk Management, Politics & Geopolitics, Leadership and Strategy. 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 Leadership & Coaching and Politics & Government, where the themes translate directly into team decisions, customer experience and growth strategy. Sir Richard Moore 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 Richard Moore 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 Richard Moore would approach your audience.