Lionel Barber
Keynote Speaker: Former Editor of Financial Times, Author, Award-Winning Journalist
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Lionel Barber Biography
Lionel Barber is a journalist, author, and the former editor of the "Financial Times". His term as editor spanned from 2005 to 2020, during which he significantly contributed to the transformation of the FT into a successful multichannel news organization. The quality of journalism under Barber's editorship was recognized globally, earning the FT numerous awards including 'Newspaper of the Year' three times. Under his leadership, the "Financial Times" saw its paying readership more than double to 1.1 million, largely due to a digital expansion.
In addition to his journalistic work, Barber has authored several books including his memoirs titled "The Powerful and the Damned: Private Diaries in Turbulent Times", published in November 2020, and other notable works such as "The Price of Truth", a history of Reuters news agency. He has interviewed a wide array of global leaders including US Presidents Barack Obama and Donald Trump, German Chancellor Angela Merkel, and Russian President Vladimir Putin. His extensive interviewing history underscores his deep involvement in international affairs, particularly in areas such as foreign policy, transatlantic relations, European security, and monetary union.
Barber's career in journalism began in 1978 as a reporter for The Scotsman. By 1985, he had joined the "Financial Times" as a business reporter and held various significant positions including Washington correspondent, Brussels bureau chief, news editor, European editor, and US managing editor. His contributions to journalism have been recognized with several prestigious awards and honors, including the St George Society medal of honor, the Gerald Loeb Lifetime Achievement Award, and the French Ordre National de la Légion d'Honneur in 2016. He has also been actively involved in various educational and policy institutions, including serving on the board of the Carnegie Corporation of New York and previously as chairman of the Tate Galleries.
Barber graduated in 1978 from St Edmund Hall, Oxford University with a joint honors degree in German and Modern History. Fluent in French and German, he has established himself as a sought-after keynote speaker and commentator on geopolitics, technology, and business topics, regularly appearing on TV and radio globally. He has also moderated at prestigious conferences such as Davos and the Aspen Ideas Festival, further solidifying his role as an influential figure in global journalism and public discourse.
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What topics does Lionel Barber speak about?
Lionel Barber is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Inspirational, World Affairs, Finance, Business Leadership, Futurism, Philosophy, Authors, Political, Government, Economy, History and News & Media.
Where does Lionel Barber travel from?
Lionel Barber generally travels from London, UK and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
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Lionel Barber is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Business, Inspirational and World Affairs. The estimated speaking fee range to book Lionel Barber for live events is $50,000 - $100,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Lionel Barber generally travels from London, UK and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Parag Khanna, Ian Bremmer and Bill Browder. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Lionel Barber for an upcoming event.
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What makes a great businessman or women?
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The global political landscape of today
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Building the Financial Times to become the world's leading business newspaper
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'It’s like retreating into your own private world’: Lionel Barber on cycling
For the former FT editor, nothing beats taking to two wheels
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Lionel Barber on his tenure as Financial Times editor, why his paper appeals to millennials, and the correct journalistic response to Trump and Brexit
ionel Barber has been editor of the Financial Times since 2005—a tenure that seems unimaginably long for a modern newspaper editor. In his nearly 15 years at the helm, he has covered the financial crisis of 2008, Brexit, and the election of Donald Trump, all amidst the rapid decline of traditional news media.
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FT editor Lionel Barber says UK government fought 'incredibly inept ...
Lionel Barber, the editor of the Financial Times, has criticised the UK government's "incredibly inept" campaign to remain in the European Union.
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Lionel Barber is the editor of the Financial Times. Since his appointment in 2005, Barber has helped to transform the FT from a newspaper publisher into a ...
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Britain after Brexit: Lionel Barber's lecture in Tokyo
Britain after Brexit: Lionel Barber's lecture in Tokyo. The FT editor looks back on the referendum and forward to the possible outcomes. Lionel Barber. Image of ...
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How do I book Lionel Barber to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Lionel Barber for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Lionel Barber, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Lionel Barber or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Lionel Barber for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Lionel Barber, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $50,000 - $100,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Lionel Barber, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Lionel Barber speak about?
Lionel Barber is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Inspirational, World Affairs, Finance, Business Leadership, Futurism, Philosophy, Authors, Political, Government, Economy, History and News & Media. -
Where does Lionel Barber travel from?
Lionel Barber generally travels from London, UK and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Lionel Barber?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Lionel Barber for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Lionel Barber for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Lionel Barber or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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