Owen Paterson was UK Secretary of State for Environment 2012-14. Previously he was Secretary of State for Northern Ireland for two years. Before politics, Paterson joined his family leather business and became Managing Director in 1994. He travelled all over the world, becoming President of COTANCE, the European Tanners’ Confederation.... Read more
Owen Paterson was UK Secretary of State for Environment 2012-14. Previously he was Secretary of State for Northern Ireland for two years.
Before politics, Paterson joined his family leather business and became Managing Director in 1994. He travelled all over the world, becoming President of COTANCE, the European Tanners’ Confederation. It was this experience that drove his political beliefs.
Paterson is a passionate supporter of localism, free enterprise and less interference in people’s lives. He believes that taxation and bureaucracy should be minimised to give people the best chance to exercise their talents. Over the last 13 years, he has fought on behalf of his constituents, for better health provision, local Primary Schools, improved transport services, Post Offices, local Magistrates Courts and against regional police forces.
As an Opposition Agricultural spokesman he became an expert on bovine TB and campaigned for the dairy industry. He travelled all over the North Atlantic to produce a landmark Green Paper on Fisheries. As Shadow Minister for Roads, he researched best practice and the latest ideas from Europe and North America. He was Shadow Secretary of State for Northern Ireland from 2007-10, after which he was appointed the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland.
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Owen Paterson'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 Owen tailored to your event.
Owen Paterson 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 Owen to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Owen Paterson for events worldwide, subject to Owen'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 Owen Paterson 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 Owen can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Owen Paterson 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 Owen can offer.
Owen Paterson delivers keynotes in German. 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.
Owen Paterson's areas of expertise include a range of business, leadership and industry subjects. To get a clear sense of Owen'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.
Owen Paterson 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 Owen'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 Owen Paterson 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 Owen Paterson, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Owen's current availability for your dates.