Humza Yousaf served as Scotland’s First Minister from March 2023 to May 2024 and was leader of the SNP (Scottish National Party). Upon assuming office, Humza heralded a trailblazing era for his country as the first Muslim leader of a Western democracy. Born in Glasgow to Pakistani immigrants, Humza studied... Read more
Humza Yousaf served as Scotland’s First Minister from March 2023 to May 2024 and was leader of the SNP (Scottish National Party). Upon assuming office, Humza heralded a trailblazing era for his country as the first Muslim leader of a Western democracy.
Born in Glasgow to Pakistani immigrants, Humza studied politics at the University of Glasgow before elevating his lifelong community work and role as President of the university’s Muslim Students Association into a career in national politics. During his twelve years in government, Humza served in several ministerial roles, including Minister for External Affairs, Minister for Transport, Cabinet Secretary for Justice, and Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care.
He is currently the Member of the Scottish Parliament for Glasgow Pollok, having been re-elected in 2021 with an increased majority. He launched his first programme for government focusing on reducing poverty, delivering economic growth, tackling climate change, and providing high-quality public services.
Humza Yousaf is the only First Minister to have made the front cover of Time, where he was described as an “extraordinary leader” and “trailblazer.” As he says, “I am, proudly, a Western Muslim, born in the West, but with ancestry in the East.”
Humza is well-positioned on geopolitical issues that straddle both West and East, including international development, challenging extremism, climate justice, and tackling xenophobia.
With ties to both West and East, Humza can speak with real experience about the politics of several regions including Scotland and Europe, as well as the Muslim world and Middle East.
As someone who entered the political spotlight at the age of 27, Humza discusses what it takes to motivate and encourage emerging leaders to be rooted in public service and make hard choices based on their principles, even when it’s unpopular.
You can book Rt Hon. Humza Yousaf through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Rt Hon. Humza's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Rt Hon. Humza Yousaf'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 Rt Hon. Humza tailored to your event.
Rt Hon. Humza Yousaf speaks on Diversity, Europe, Leadership, Leadership & Motivation, Middle East. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Rt Hon. Humza to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Rt Hon. Humza Yousaf for events worldwide, subject to Rt Hon. Humza'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 Rt Hon. Humza Yousaf 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 Rt Hon. Humza can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Rt Hon. Humza Yousaf 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 Rt Hon. Humza can offer.
Rt Hon. Humza Yousaf delivers keynotes in English. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Rt Hon. Humza Yousaf's areas of expertise include Diversity, Europe, Leadership, Leadership & Motivation, Middle East. To get a clear sense of Rt Hon. Humza'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.
Rt Hon. Humza Yousaf can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Diversity, Europe, Leadership, Leadership & Motivation, Middle East is relevant. Details of Rt Hon. Humza'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 Rt Hon. Humza Yousaf 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 Rt Hon. Humza Yousaf, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Rt Hon. Humza's current availability for your dates.