Keynote speaker
Xenia WickettSpecialist in Global Strategy, Geopolitical Risk and Executive Leadership
- Based in
- UK
- Fee tier
- Established£5k – £10k indicative · subject to negotiation
About Xenia Wickett
Xenia Wickett is a distinguished authority on international strategy and geopolitics with an extensive career spanning high-level roles in government, academia, and the private sector. Having served in the US White House, she was instrumental in shaping South Asia policy and contributed to the establishment of homeland security following the events of 11 September. Her leadership experience includes directing Harvard University’s premier international affairs research centre, launching a Swiss peacebuilding foundation, and establishing the Academy for Leadership at Chatham House.
In the corporate sphere, Xenia held a senior management position at Equinor, where she oversaw global strategy, business development, and integrity due diligence. Now the head of her own consultancy, Wickett Advisory, she provides expert guidance to help executives navigate complex ESG dynamics and geopolitical shifts. A seasoned moderator and commentator, she has chaired high-profile discussions with figures such as Elon Musk and President Zelenskyy, and frequently provides analysis for the BBC and Bloomberg.
Xenia is a sought-after speaker for her ability to translate intricate global trends into clear strategic frameworks. Audiences value her first-hand experience in high-stakes decision-making and her reputation for delivering sophisticated, professional perspectives on the modern political landscape.
On stage, Xenia Wickett is best known for talks on 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.
Xenia Wickett is regularly booked for Business Speaker and Presenter & Awards Host, 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, Xenia Wickett 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 Xenia Wickett would approach your audience.
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Frequently asked questions
- How do I book Xenia Wickett?
- Send a booking enquiry using the form on this page. We'll confirm Xenia's availability and reply with fees and next steps.
- How much does Xenia Wickett cost to book?
- Xenia Wickett sits in our Established fee tier (£5k – £10k indicative). Fees are tier ranges and are subject to negotiation depending on event date, location, format and audience size — we help negotiate the final fee as part of the booking. Send an enquiry and we'll come back with a firm quote.
- What topics does Xenia Wickett speak on?
- Xenia speaks on Politics & Geopolitics.
- Where is Xenia Wickett based?
- Xenia is based in UK and travels internationally for speaking engagements.
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