Simon Hart

Simon Hart is a distinguished former Cabinet Minister who reached the highest levels of British governance, serving under two successive Prime Ministers. As the former Secretary of State for Wales and the Government Chief Whip, he occupied a central role during a period of significant national and international volatility. His tenure as Chief Whip provided him with an unparalleled perspective on the internal mechanics of government, where he was responsible for maintaining discipline, managing legislative programmes, and building consensus across ideologically diverse groups. Elected as the Member of Parliament for Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire in 2010, Simon held positions on four select committees and contributed to the Committee for Standards in Public Life. Before his parliamentary career, he led the Countryside Alliance as Chief Executive and Chair, navigating the organisation through complex political landscapes. He is also the author of the Sunday Times bestseller Ungovernable, which examines the challenges of leadership, cultural pressures, and the maintenance of authority within large, high-pressure organisations. Throughout his time in the public eye, Simon has been a regular contributor to major broadcast programmes including Newsnight and Question Time. He brings a wealth of experience in crisis management and strategic decision-making, offering audiences a professional and pragmatic look at how to maintain coherence and trust while operating under intense scrutiny. On stage, Simon Hart is best known for talks on Crisis Management, Change Management 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. Their work resonates with leaders across Politics & Government, where the themes translate directly into team decisions, customer experience and growth strategy. Simon Hart 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, Simon Hart 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 Simon Hart would approach your audience.