Maurice Saatchi (Lord Saatchi) was Co-founder of Saatchi & Saatchi Advertising and is now a Partner in M&C Saatchi. Under his stewardship Saatchi & Saatchi became the world’s biggest advertising agency. It became indelibly linked with the excesses of the 1980s boom and launched an audacious bid to take over... Read more
Maurice Saatchi (Lord Saatchi) was Co-founder of Saatchi & Saatchi Advertising and is now a Partner in M&C Saatchi.
Under his stewardship Saatchi & Saatchi became the world’s biggest advertising agency. It became indelibly linked with the excesses of the 1980s boom and launched an audacious bid to take over one of Britain’s biggest banks, the Midland.
A shareholder revolt brought a swift end to his role at the firm in 1994. But it was not the end of the brothers’ advertising careers and their new agency, M&C Saatchi, was set up soon afterwards. The success of both companies has seen the brothers firmly establish themselves among the most colourful characters in the advertising world.
Lord Saatchi was elevated to the peerage in 1996. He persistently campaigned for the simplification of the tax system. Two years ago he argued that eight million of Britain’s poorest people should stop paying income tax altogether.
In November last year he was made Co-Chairman of the Conservative Party. His status in the Tory Party was assured by his role in helping Margaret Thatcher towards her historic 1979 election victory. He is credited with the famous “Labour isn’t working” posters of that campaign and 1997’s “New Labour, New Danger”. Many saw his new appointment as joint party chairman as proof of the importance Michael Howard puts on getting his message across to voters. He had responsibility for running the party campaign for the 2005 general election, after which he stepped down.
He is also chairman of Finsbury Foods plc, and is a Governor of the London School of Economics from where he had graduated with a First class honours degree in Economics. Saatchi is a trustee of the Museum of Garden History, and also a director of the Centre for Policy Studies. He was also a trustee of the Victoria and Albert Museum from 1988 to 1996.
His publications include The War of Independence, 1999; Happiness Can’t Buy Money, 1999; The Bad Samaritan, 2000; Poor People! Stop Paying Tax!, 2001; The Science of Politics, 2001.
You can book Maurice Saatchi through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Maurice's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Maurice Saatchi'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 Maurice tailored to your event.
Maurice Saatchi 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 Maurice to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Maurice Saatchi for events worldwide, subject to Maurice'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 Maurice Saatchi 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 Maurice can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Maurice Saatchi 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 Maurice can offer.
Maurice Saatchi 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.
Maurice Saatchi's areas of expertise include a range of business, leadership and industry subjects. To get a clear sense of Maurice'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.
Maurice Saatchi 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 Maurice'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 Maurice Saatchi 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 Maurice Saatchi, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Maurice's current availability for your dates.