Lord (Jonathan) Evans was Director-General of the British Security Service (MI5) from 2007-13. An expert on security matters, he joined the board of HSBC in 2013 as a Non-Executive Director to help the bank combat financial and cyber crime. Dubbed by The Independent as ‘The spy who came out from... Read more
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Lord (Jonathan) Evans was Director-General of the British Security Service (MI5) from 2007-13. An expert on security matters, he joined the board of HSBC in 2013 as a Non-Executive Director to help the bank combat financial and cyber crime.
Dubbed by The Independent as ‘The spy who came out from the cold’, Lord Evans was Britain’s top domestic spy. His main focus was counter-terrorism, both international and domestic, including initiatives against cyber threats. As Director General he was a senior advisor to the UK government on national security policy and attended the National Security Council.Lord Evans can draw satisfaction from the dramatic transformation in Britain’s ability to protect itself against the modern menace of Islamist terrorism that has taken place on his watch.
As head of MI5, Evans was one of the British government’s principal advisors on national security threats including terrorism, cyber security and espionage and was a member of the Prime Minister’s National Security Council. He also led MI5’s work to ensure the security of the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games in London.
In the course of a long career in MI5, Lord Evans worked as both an investigator and an operational officer on a variety of national security threats, specialising in counterterrorism and counterespionage. He became the Director responsible for MI5’s International Counterterrorism work on 1 September 2001, ten days before 9/11.
Lord Evans gives speeches to select audiences on the security threats and challenges facing western societies in the 21st century. Drawing on his long 33 year career in the security services, he can help companies to foresee security threats and take appropriate preventative measures.
Lord Evans has a Certificate in Company Direction from the Institute of Directors, an Honorary Doctorate from Bristol University, is a Freeman of the City of London, and is a Senior Associate Fellow at the Royal United Services Institute. He is also a Non-Executive Director of the UK National Crime Agency, a Senior Associate Fellow at the Royal United Services Institute and an Honorary Professor at the University of St Andrews.
He writes an occasional series for the Sunday Times on classic cars.
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Jonathan Evans speaks on Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, Future & Technology, Government & Politics, Leadership. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Jonathan to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Jonathan Evans for events worldwide, subject to Jonathan'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 Jonathan Evans 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 Jonathan can accommodate.
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Jonathan Evans 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.
Jonathan Evans's areas of expertise include Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, Future & Technology, Government & Politics, Leadership. To get a clear sense of Jonathan'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.
Jonathan Evans can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, Future & Technology, Government & Politics, Leadership is relevant. Details of Jonathan'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.
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