With 71 international football caps under her belt, in a career spanning 19 years, Anita was a formidable England defender who won league titles in England, the USA and Sweden. She made her international debut against Iceland in 2004, and went on to play in five major tournaments, as well... Read more
With 71 international football caps under her belt, in a career spanning 19 years, Anita was a formidable England defender who won league titles in England, the USA and Sweden. She made her international debut against Iceland in 2004, and went on to play in five major tournaments, as well as the 2012 London Olympic Games.
Starting her football career at Arsenal, Anita was part of the women’s team who won the historic quadruple in 2007 including the Champions league, a feat no English team, men or women, has been able to repeat since.
After a stint playing in USA and Sweden, Anita returned back to England in 2018, playing for Chelsea and Aston Villa, eventually retiring in 2022 with an honours list of a UEFA Women’s Cup, five league titles, four FA Cups and two League Cups. It was no surprise when she was then inducted into the WSL Hall of Fame in 2023.
Since then, she has become a leading pundit with the BBC, Sky Sports and ITV, including both the 2022 and 2025 historic UEFA Women’s Euros. She was also part of the commentary team for the Club World Cup 2025 with DAZN in the US.
She also uses her voice to promote diversity in sport as an Ambassador for Show Racism the Red Card and Amnesty International, whilst carving out a successful career in keynote speaking for companies like JP Morgan, Peloton and Bank of America. Alongside her role as coach for the U23 Lioness team, she works with The FA and The National Lottery amongst several others to encourage young girls to get involved in football starting at grassroots level.
This year Anita also announced her role on the Player Advisory Council for the new Global 7V7 Women’s Football Series.
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You can book Anita Asante through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Anita's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Anita Asante'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 Anita tailored to your event.
Anita Asante speaks on Business & Management, Diversity, Leadership, Leadership & Motivation, LGBTQ. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Anita to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Anita Asante for events worldwide, subject to Anita'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 Anita Asante 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 Anita can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Anita Asante 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 Anita can offer.
Anita Asante delivers keynotes in English. 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.
Anita Asante's areas of expertise include Business & Management, Diversity, Leadership, Leadership & Motivation, LGBTQ. To get a clear sense of Anita'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.
Anita Asante can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Business & Management, Diversity, Leadership, Leadership & Motivation, LGBTQ is relevant. Details of Anita'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 Anita Asante 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 Anita Asante, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Anita's current availability for your dates.