Rt Hon Lord (Sebastian) Coe CH KBE

Lord Coe is one of the most celebrated figures in British sporting and political history. His career began as an elite athlete, where he established twelve world records across four distances and secured four Olympic gold and silver medals. Following his retirement from professional competition, he transitioned into the political and business spheres, serving as a Member of Parliament, a Government Whip, and Private Secretary to William Hague. He also demonstrated his commercial acumen by establishing a chain of health clubs and serving as a global advisor for Nike. His legacy was solidified as the Chairman of the London Organising Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Having spearheaded the successful 2012 bid, he oversaw the immense logistical and infrastructural challenges required to deliver what was widely regarded as the most successful Games of the modern era. He subsequently served as Chairman of the British Olympic Association and currently holds the position of President of World Athletics. His contributions have been recognised with a KBE, a Life Peerage, and the BBC Sports Personality Lifetime Achievement Award. As a speaker, Lord Coe draws on his immense experience in high-stakes environments to discuss the foundations of peak performance and resilient leadership. He articulates the necessity of building diverse, dependable teams and the importance of clear communication when delivering a vision under intense public scrutiny. Audiences value his ability to translate the discipline of world-class athletics into strategic principles for modern business competitiveness. On stage, Rt Hon Lord (Sebastian) Coe CH KBE is best known for talks on Customer Service & Experience, Business Competitiveness, Peak Performance 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 Politics & Government and Sport, where the themes translate directly into team decisions, customer experience and growth strategy. Rt Hon Lord (Sebastian) Coe CH KBE is regularly booked for Conference Speaker, Business Speaker and Motivational Speaker, adapting tone, length and format to suit the event — from a 20-minute opener to a full conference keynote with Q&A. 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 Rt Hon Lord (Sebastian) Coe CH KBE would approach your audience.