David Heymann is currently Professor of Infectious Disease Epidemiology at LSHTM and Head of the Centre on Global Health Security at Chatham House in London. From 2012 to March 2017, Heymann was chairman of Public Health England. Currently, he chairs the Scientific and Technical Advisory Group for infectious hazards, the... Read more
David Heymann is currently Professor of Infectious Disease Epidemiology at LSHTM and Head of the Centre on Global Health Security at Chatham House in London.
From 2012 to March 2017, Heymann was chairman of Public Health England. Currently, he chairs the Scientific and Technical Advisory Group for infectious hazards, the external advisory group to the WHO emergencies programme, which is leading the response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
For 22 years David Heymann was based at the World Health Organization (WHO) in Geneva on secondment from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), during which time he rose from Chief of Research of the Global Programme on AIDS to Founding Director of the Programme on Emerging and other Communicable Diseases. Subsequently he was named Executive Director of the Communicable Diseases Cluster, a position from which he headed the global response to SARS. Consequently, he was later named Assistant Director for Health Security and the Director General’s Representative for Polio Eradication.
Before joining WHO, David Heymann was based for 13 years in sub-Saharan Africa on assignment from CDC where he worked Cameroon, Cote d’Ivoire, DRC and Malawi. During this period he participated in the response to the first, second and third outbreaks of Ebola hemorrhagic fever in DRC. He also investigated human monkeypox outbreaks throughout central and western Africa, and supported ministries of health in field research aimed at better control of malaria, measles, tuberculosis and other infectious diseases. Additionally, Prior to joining CDC, Heymann worked in India for two years as a medical epidemiologist in the WHO smallpox eradication programme.
Heymann is also an elected fellow of the Institute of Medicine of the National Academies (US) and the Academy of Medical Sciences (UK), and has received seven different public health awards, including the Heinz Award on the Human Condition, that have provided funding for the establishment of an on-going mentorship programme at the International Association of Public Health Institutes (IANPHI).
David Heymann has published over 200 peer reviewed articles, commentaries and book chapters, and is the editor of the Control of Communicable Diseases Manual, a major global reference for public health and health protection. In recognition of his outstanding work he was appointed an honorary Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (CBE) in 2009 for service to global public health.
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David Heymann'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 David Heymann tailored to your event.
David Heymann speaks on Behaviour, Business & Management, Cities & Environment, Health, Organisation. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with David Heymann to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book David Heymann for events worldwide, subject to David Heymann'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 David Heymann 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 David Heymann can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief David Heymann 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 David Heymann can offer.
David Heymann 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.
David Heymann's areas of expertise include Behaviour, Business & Management, Cities & Environment, Health, Organisation. To get a clear sense of David Heymann'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.
David Heymann can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Behaviour, Business & Management, Cities & Environment, Health, Organisation is relevant. Details of David Heymann'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 David Heymann 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 David Heymann, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check David Heymann's current availability for your dates.