Lord (Tony) Hall

Lord Hall is a distinguished media and cultural leader who served as the sixteenth Director General of the BBC. During his tenure from 2013 to 2020, he oversaw the corporation's global public service and commercial operations, spearheading digital modernisation through the expansion of iPlayer and the introduction of BBC Sounds. His earlier career at the broadcaster saw him launch pivotal services including BBC News Online, Radio 5 Live, and the rolling news channel. Beyond broadcasting, he successfully led the Royal Opera House as Chief Executive, where he achieved financial stability and pioneered the live cinema screening programme to widen public access. A committed advocate for the arts and education, Lord Hall has held numerous high-profile governance roles, including Chairman of the National Gallery and President of the European Broadcasting Union. He was a central figure in the London 2012 Olympic Games as a member of the organising committee and Chair of the Cultural Olympiad. Currently, he serves as a crossbench peer in the House of Lords and holds the position of Chair for the Woodland Trust. He also serves as the non-executive Chairman of the Board of Trustees for the Natural History Museum, succeeding Sir Patrick Vallance in 2024. With a career defined by successful business turnarounds and digital innovation, Lord Hall is booked for his deep understanding of strategy and large-scale organisational change. He offers audiences unparalleled expertise on navigating the complexities of the modern media landscape and the evolving cultural sector. On stage, Lord (Tony) Hall is best known for talks on Change Management, Business Turnaround, Innovation 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 Business & Consulting and Media & Broadcasting, where the themes translate directly into team decisions, customer experience and growth strategy. Lord (Tony) Hall 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, Lord (Tony) Hall 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 Lord (Tony) Hall would approach your audience.