Tobias Ellwood

Tobias Ellwood is a highly respected authority on global security and international relations, having represented Bournemouth East as a Member of Parliament for nineteen years until 2024. During his multifaceted career in Westminster, he served as a Minister at the Ministry of Defence and held a critical role at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office focused on the Middle East and Africa. Between 2020 and 2023, he provided rigorous oversight of British military policy through his chairmanship of the House of Commons Defence Select Committee. His political expertise is rooted in an extensive military background, having served across the globe with the Royal Green Jackets in regions including Bosnia, Kuwait, and Northern Ireland. Currently a Lieutenant Colonel in the Army Reserve within the 77th Brigade, he has authored influential papers on post-conflict stability, the future of Afghanistan, and the strategic importance of space. His academic credentials include an MBA from City University and completion of the senior executive programme at Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government. Beyond the corridors of power, he is a pioneer of social action, leading international community initiatives in nations such as Bangladesh. Having held senior business development roles at the London Stock Exchange and within the legal sector, he possesses a unique perspective on the intersection of commerce, defence, and diplomacy. Audiences look to him for his deep understanding of the modern geopolitical landscape and his ability to translate complex international challenges into clear, strategic narratives. On stage, Tobias Ellwood is best known for talks on Politics, Defence and Social Action. 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 Social Impact & Advocacy, where the themes translate directly into team decisions, customer experience and growth strategy. Tobias Ellwood 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, Tobias Ellwood 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 Tobias Ellwood would approach your audience.