Paddy Lowe is one of the most successful engineers and technical directors in Formula 1history, amassing no fewer than 158 Grand Prix wins and 12 World Championship titles during a stellar career with the Williams, McLaren and Mercedes teams. He is widely regarded as one of the foremost engineering and... Read more
Paddy Lowe is one of the most successful engineers and technical directors in Formula 1history, amassing no fewer than 158 Grand Prix wins and 12 World Championship titles during a stellar career with the Williams, McLaren and Mercedes teams. He is widely regarded as one of the foremost engineering and team leaders in the sport’s recent history.
During his award winning career he has worked with many of the sport’s leading stars including Niki Lauda, Ayrton Senna, Mika Hakkinen and Fernando Alonso.
As Technical Director of Mercedes he oversaw 53 Grand Prix victories for seven times World Champion Lewis Hamilton, also working with 2016 World Champion Nico Rosberg. Beyond Formula One Paddy has founded the UK’s first synthetic fuel company, Zero Petroleum. In 2021 his work with the Royal Air Force on Project Martin led to the world’s first flight powered entirely by synthetic fuel. This was produced by extracting hydrogen from water and carbon from atmospheric carbon dioxide.
After graduating from Cambridge University in 1984 Paddy worked as a control systems engineer before joining Williams Grand Prix Engineering where he helped deliver a series of technically innovative and championship winning cars. This included pioneering the development of Active Suspension and Traction Control systems – technologies which were ground breaking and helped Williams become a dominant force at the time.
In 1993 he moved to McLaren, becoming Technical Director by 2005. Over a twenty year period he achieved multiple championship successes, confirming him as one of the sport’s most innovative engineers. This includes the development of systems including brake steer, integrated data analysis and simulator programmes, and seamless gear shifts.
Later, as Executive Director and Board Member for the Mercedes F1 team he oversaw the team’s quality transformation between 2013 and 2015. By combining industry leading quality and reliability with best in class performance, Paddy was one of the key architects of Mercedes subsequent dominance.
After returning to Williams as Chief Technical Officer in 2017, Paddy developed a strong interest in helping the sport deliver its environmental sustainability targets. This led him to establish Zero Petroleum in 2020, five years before Formula 1 plans to abandon its reliance on fossil fuels and switch to synthetic fuels based on carbon capture technology.
As a proven technical innovator and leader in the field of high performance engineering, Paddy is a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering and was awarded an Honorary Fellowship of Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge. His achievements in Formula 1 have led to him twice winning the Technical Director of the Year Award and the Sir Jackie Stewart Trophy, while has designs have won the Racing Car of the Year Award on 10 occasions.
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Paddy Lowe'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 Paddy tailored to your event.
Paddy Lowe speaks on Leadership & Motivation, Performance, Sustainability, Teamwork, Transformation. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Paddy to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Paddy Lowe for events worldwide, subject to Paddy'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 Paddy Lowe 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 Paddy can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Paddy Lowe 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 Paddy can offer.
Paddy Lowe 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.
Paddy Lowe's areas of expertise include Leadership & Motivation, Performance, Sustainability, Teamwork, Transformation. To get a clear sense of Paddy'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.
Paddy Lowe can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Leadership & Motivation, Performance, Sustainability, Teamwork, Transformation is relevant. Details of Paddy'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 Paddy Lowe 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 Paddy Lowe, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Paddy's current availability for your dates.