Philippe Douste-Blazy is a United Nations official and former French centre-right politician. He has been Under-Secretary-General, Special Adviser on Innovative Financing for Development in the United Nations since 2008 and chairman of UNITAID since 2007. UNITAID is an international organization which aims to help developing countries with access to medical... Read more
Philippe Douste-Blazy is a United Nations official and former French centre-right politician. He has been Under-Secretary-General, Special Adviser on Innovative Financing for Development in the United Nations since 2008 and chairman of UNITAID since 2007.
UNITAID is an international organization which aims to help developing countries with access to medical treatment against pandemics such as AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis. The organisation is made up of thirty countries and uses innovative financing. For example, through micro-solidarity contributions from activities that benefit from globalization (such as plane tickets, internet activity etc) UNITAID has raised more than 1.5 billion Euros in seven years.
He previously served as French Minister for Health (1993–1995 and 2004–2005), Minister of Culture (1995–1997) and as Foreign Minister in the cabinet of Dominique de Villepin (2005–2007). He was mayor of Lourdes 1989–2000 and mayor of Toulouse 2001–2004. Originally a member of the Centre of Social Democrats (CDS), the Christian Democrat component of the Union for French Democracy (UDF) party, he later joined the Union for Popular Movement (UMP).
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You can book Philippe Douste-Blazy through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Philippe's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Philippe Douste-Blazy'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 Philippe tailored to your event.
Philippe Douste-Blazy 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 Philippe to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Philippe Douste-Blazy for events worldwide, subject to Philippe'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 Philippe Douste-Blazy 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 Philippe can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Philippe Douste-Blazy 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 Philippe can offer.
Philippe Douste-Blazy delivers keynotes in French. 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.
Philippe Douste-Blazy's areas of expertise include a range of business, leadership and industry subjects. To get a clear sense of Philippe'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.
Philippe Douste-Blazy 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 Philippe'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 Philippe Douste-Blazy 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 Philippe Douste-Blazy, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Philippe's current availability for your dates.