Ged Davis is an Executive Chair for the World Energy Council, collaborating with the Strategies Team to work on a vision for its future. In addition to this he is President and CEO of private consulting company Forescene SA, where his projects have included implementing strategic low carbon scenarios for... Read more
Ged Davis is an Executive Chair for the World Energy Council, collaborating with the Strategies Team to work on a vision for its future. In addition to this he is President and CEO of private consulting company Forescene SA, where his projects have included implementing strategic low carbon scenarios for a Fortune 500 company and preparing European 2050 scenarios for the European Commission.
He was formerly managing director of the World Economic Forum’s Centre for Strategic Insight, where he is responsible for research, scenario development, and helping to shape the annual WEF meeting at Davos, which brings together 2,400 corporate, government, and nonprofit leaders to discuss global challenges.
Before heading the Centre for Strategic Insight, Ged Davis spent 30 years with Royal Dutch/Shell, which he joined in 1972. Most recently, he was the vice president of global business environment for Shell International in London. He also served as head of Shell’s scenarios team, which developed global scenarios to inform Shell strategy and provoke broader debate on global energy and social issues. Alongside this he held various technical, business development, and management roles for Shell companies around the world.
Ged Davis is a member of the Board of Governors of the International Development Research Centre in Ottawa and the director of UNAIDS’s “AIDS in Africa” scenario project. He has led four global scenario projects in recent years, including Shell’s global scenarios and a multi-year, multi-stakeholder look at sustainability for the World Business Council.
You can book Ged Davis through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Ged's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Ged Davis'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 Ged tailored to your event.
Ged Davis speaks on a range of business, leadership and industry subjects. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Ged to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Ged Davis for events worldwide, subject to Ged'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 Ged Davis 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 Ged can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Ged Davis 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 Ged can offer.
Ged Davis delivers keynotes in French. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Ged Davis's areas of expertise include a range of business, leadership and industry subjects. To get a clear sense of Ged'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.
Ged Davis can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in a range of business, leadership and industry subjects is relevant. Details of Ged'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 Ged Davis 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 Ged Davis, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Ged's current availability for your dates.