Sir Trevor Phillips

Sir Trevor Phillips is an eminent broadcaster and organisational leader who chaired the Equality and Human Rights Commission and its predecessor, the Commission for Racial Equality. His career began in student activism as the first Black president of the National Union of Students, followed by a distinguished tenure at London Weekend Television. At LWT, he served as a current affairs reporter and eventually rose to become the head of the department, cementing his reputation as a formidable media professional. Beyond his media contributions, Sir Trevor has held significant leadership roles within the British business landscape, notably serving as the President of the John Lewis Partnership Council. He currently leads a data analytics firm and chairs a specialist recruitment company. His expertise in social responsibility is further evidenced by his former chairmanship of the Runnymede Trust and his service on the Greater London Assembly. As an author, he has contributed vital literature on the Windrush generation and the history of the slave trade. Sir Trevor remains a central figure in British public life, currently hosting the influential Sunday morning political flagship on Sky News. Audiences seek his involvement for his profound understanding of social dynamics and his unique ability to bridge the gap between corporate governance and meaningful diversity. His sessions provide a sophisticated perspective on leadership, demographics and the evolving sociopolitical landscape in the United Kingdom. On stage, Sir Trevor Phillips is best known for talks on Diversity & Inclusion, Esg & Social Responsibility, Politics & Geopolitics 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 Business & Consulting, Education, Politics & Government and Social Impact & Advocacy, where the themes translate directly into team decisions, customer experience and growth strategy. Sir Trevor Phillips 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, Sir Trevor Phillips 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 Trevor Phillips would approach your audience.