Stella Rimington

Stella Rimington

Keynote Speaker: Former Director General of MI5, Cold War Intelligence Leader, Counter-Terrorism Expert

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Stella Rimington Biography

Dame Stella Rimington was the first woman to hold the post of Director General of MI5, the UK’s Security Service. She also made history as the first Director General whose name was publicly announced on appointment.

Rimington became Director General of MI5 in 1992 and during her tenure, she pursued a policy of greater openness for MI5, seeking to explain to the public what the Service is and what its responsibilities are. Her approach included giving the 1994 Dimbleby Lecture on BBC TV and publishing a booklet about the Service. Under her leadership, MI5 assumed responsibility for all intelligence work against the Provisional IRA outside Northern Ireland and began addressing organized crime. She also led the Service's counter-espionage work during the closing days of the Cold War and was in charge of counter-terrorism efforts during major events like the Lockerbie airline disaster.

Rimington's career at MI5 spanned from 1969 to 1996, during which she worked in all the main fields of the Service's responsibilities - counter-subversion, counter-espionage, and counter-terrorism - and became Director of all three branches. As the Cold War ended, she led a delegation to establish contacts with the former KGB. Her broad experience in these critical areas allows her to offer valuable insights on risk management, leadership, teamwork, organizational change, and communication.

Before joining MI5, Rimington started working in 1959 as an Assistant Archivist in the Worcestershire County Record Office, and later transferred to the India Office Library in London. She left work in 1965 to accompany her husband to New Delhi, India, where she worked part-time for MI5. She rejoined MI5 full-time upon returning to the UK, significantly contributing to national and international security during her tenure.

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Stella Rimington Speaking Topics

Leading as a Woman in a Man’s World

My Life as the Spying Dame

Stella Rimington Videos

Stella Rimington: Former MI5 Director General - FORA.tv
Panel: Spy vs. Spy (Edited) - YouTube
General Council | February 2012 | Dame Stella Rimington - YouTube

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What topics does Stella Rimington speak about?

Stella Rimington is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Entertainers, Television & Film, Economy, Security & Defense, Government, World Affairs, Celebrity, Geopolitics and Leadership.

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AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Stella Rimington 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 Stella Rimington for your next private or corporate function.

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Stella Rimington is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Entertainers, Television & Film and Economy. The estimated speaking fee range to book Stella Rimington for live events is $10,000 - $20,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Stella Rimington can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Raj Patel, Robert D. Kaplan and Parag Khanna. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Stella Rimington for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 04/11/2024.

Stella Rimington Speaking Topics

  • Leading as a Woman in a Man’s World

  • My Life as the Spying Dame

Stella Rimington Videos

Stella Rimington: Former MI5 Director General - FORA.tv
Panel: Spy vs. Spy (Edited) - YouTube
General Council | February 2012 | Dame Stella Rimington - YouTube

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  • How do I book Stella Rimington to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Stella Rimington 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 Stella Rimington, 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 Stella Rimington or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Stella Rimington for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Stella Rimington, 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 $10,000 - $20,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Stella Rimington, 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 Stella Rimington speak about?

    Stella Rimington is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Entertainers, Television & Film, Economy, Security & Defense, Government, World Affairs, Celebrity, Geopolitics and Leadership.
  • Who is the agent for Stella Rimington?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Stella Rimington 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 Stella Rimington 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 Stella Rimington 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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