George John Mitchell is an American lawyer, businessman and politician, best known internationally for several high profile roles he has undertaken on behalf of the US government. Mitchell served as US Special Envoy for Middle East Peace from 2009 to 2011. The appointment enabled the incoming Obama Administration to show... Read more
George John Mitchell is an American lawyer, businessman and politician, best known internationally for several high profile roles he has undertaken on behalf of the US government.
Mitchell served as US Special Envoy for Middle East Peace from 2009 to 2011. The appointment enabled the incoming Obama Administration to show that it was taking the Israeli-Palestinian conflict seriously. The Mitchell report, published in 2001 and endorsed by the Bush Administration, the European Union, and many other governments, had stressed the need for Israel to halt the expansion of its settlements in the Palestinian territories and for the Palestinians to prevent violence.
Mitchell was Clinton’s US Special Envoy for Northern Ireland from 1995-2001. In 1996, he was asked by the governments of the United Kingdom and Ireland to chair the peace negotiations in Northern Ireland. He led the negotiations for two years, work that ultimately resulted in a historic accord that ended decades of conflict. In 1998, the Good Friday Agreement was overwhelmingly endorsed by voters in Northern Ireland and the Irish Republic.
Mitchell enjoyed an illustrious career in the Senate. A Democrat, he served as a US Senator from Maine from 1980-95 and as Senate Majority Leader from 1989-95. Mitchell earned enormous bipartisan respect, particularly during his six years as Senate Majority Leader.
Mitchell is Chairman of international law firm DLA Piper. He was Chairman of Disney (2004-7); a member of the board of the Boston Red Sox; and a director of several companies, including Federal Express, Xerox, Staples, Unilever and Starwood Hotels and Resorts. He also served as President of the Economic Club of Washington; and as Chairman of the International Crisis Group.
Mitchell has written five books: Men of Zeal, co-authored with his colleague, William S. Cohen, on the Iran-Contra investigation; World on Fire, speaking to the threat of the greenhouse effect and recommending steps to curb it; Not For America Alone: The Triumph of Democracy and The Fall of Communism; and Making Peace, an account of his experiences in Northern Ireland; and The Negotiator: A Memoir.
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George Mitchell 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 George to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book George Mitchell for events worldwide, subject to George'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 George Mitchell 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 George can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief George Mitchell 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 George can offer.
George Mitchell 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.
George Mitchell's areas of expertise include a range of business, leadership and industry subjects. To get a clear sense of George'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.
George Mitchell 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 George'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 George Mitchell 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 George Mitchell, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check George's current availability for your dates.