Lionel Barber est le rédacteur en chef du Financial Times (FT). Depuis sa nomination en 2005, il est arrivé à faire du FT l’un des premiers éditeurs à se transformer avec succès en entreprise d’information multicanale. Sous son mandat, le FT gagne de nombreux prix journalistes, dont ceux de Journal... Read more
Lionel Barber est le rédacteur en chef du Financial Times (FT). Depuis sa nomination en 2005, il est arrivé à faire du FT l’un des premiers éditeurs à se transformer avec succès en entreprise d’information multicanale. Sous son mandat, le FT gagne de nombreux prix journalistes, dont ceux de Journal de l’année, Overseas Press Club, Gerald Loeb et Society of Publishers in Asia.
M. Barber co-écrit plusieurs livres et donne de nombreuses conférences sur la politique étrangère, les relations transatlantiques, la sécurité européenne et l’union monétaire aux Etats-Unis et en Europe. Il fait également de régulières apparitions dans les télés et radios du monde entier. En tant que rédacteur, il interviewe nombre des plus grands dirigeants politiques et d’entreprises tels que : l’ancien président des Etats-Unis Barack Obama, la Chancelière Angela Merkel et le Président iranien Hassan Rouhani.
Lionel Barber reçoit plusieurs distinctions dont la médaille d’honneur de la St George Society, pour sa contribution au journalisme au sein de la communauté transatlantique. Il est membre du conseil d’administration du Tate et de la Carnegie Corporation à New York.
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You can book Lionel Barber through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Lionel's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Lionel Barber's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Lionel tailored to your event.
Lionel Barber speaks on Brexit, Business & Management, Économie & Finance, Euro, Gouvernement & Politique. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Lionel to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Lionel Barber for events worldwide, subject to Lionel's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Lionel Barber is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Lionel can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Lionel Barber on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Lionel can offer.
Lionel Barber delivers keynotes in Allemand. This profile may not list every language available; ask London Speaker Bureau to confirm. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Lionel Barber's areas of expertise include Brexit, Business & Management, Économie & Finance, Euro, Gouvernement & Politique. To get a clear sense of Lionel's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
Lionel Barber can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Brexit, Business & Management, Économie & Finance, Euro, Gouvernement & Politique is relevant. Details of Lionel's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Lionel Barber is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Lionel Barber, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Lionel's current availability for your dates.