Peter Hill has extensive experience at the highest levels of government. He was the CEO of 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) from 2019 to 2022. Before that, Peter was the Principal Private Secretary to the Prime Minister, Director General of the Prime Minister’s Office at Number... Read more
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Peter Hill has extensive experience at the highest levels of government. He was the CEO of 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) from 2019 to 2022. Before that, Peter was the Principal Private Secretary to the Prime Minister, Director General of the Prime Minister’s Office at Number 10 Downing Street and the Prime Minister’s Sherpa for the G7 and G20.
His previous roles included four years as Director of Strategy at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office under three Foreign Secretaries as well as roles in the Office for Security and Counter-Terrorism in the Home Office. In 2009-2010 he worked at the independent Chilcot Inquiry into the Iraq conflict. Between 2006-2009 Peter was in the Cabinet of the European Trade Commissioner, Peter Mandelson and subsequently Catherine Ashton. He has also worked on a range of security and multilateral issues in the FCO and overseas.
Peter now advises clients on UK politics, geopolitics, climate and the net zero transition. He is also chair of Pathways Global, a UK-based climate nonprofit organisation.
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You can book Peter Hill through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Peter's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Peter Hill'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 Peter tailored to your event.
Peter Hill speaks on Brexit, Change, Cities & Environment, Climate, Europe. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Peter to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Peter Hill for events worldwide, subject to Peter'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 Peter Hill 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 Peter can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Peter Hill 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 Peter can offer.
Peter Hill 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.
Peter Hill's areas of expertise include Brexit, Change, Cities & Environment, Climate, Europe. To get a clear sense of Peter'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.
Peter Hill can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Brexit, Change, Cities & Environment, Climate, Europe is relevant. Details of Peter'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 Peter Hill 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 Peter Hill, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Peter's current availability for your dates.