Rupert Jones was the deputy commander of the US-led coalition that defeated ISIS. He is a former British Army major general with over 30 years’ experience leading in the most challenging and complex international crisis situations. He is now an expert advisor to start-ups and leadership coach to senior executives.... Read more
Rupert Jones was the deputy commander of the US-led coalition that defeated ISIS. He is a former British Army major general with over 30 years’ experience leading in the most challenging and complex international crisis situations. He is now an expert advisor to start-ups and leadership coach to senior executives. Jones is also a sought-after media commentator and speaker.
Rupert has deep experience from leading on operations in Northern Ireland, Bosnia, Iraq, Afghanistan, Syria and the Caribbean. His command of the British force of 5,000 troops in Afghanistan and his pivotal leadership during the liberation of Mosul and Raqqah from ISIS in 2016/17 offer him unique insights into the challenges of leading through complexity and adversity.
When not overseas he held a series of high level jobs in the Ministry of Defence including playing an instrumental role in the Coalition Government’s transformation of the Defence operating model. He also sat on the British Army’s executive board and worked as the Army’s Communications Director.
He now has a thriving portfolio career drawing on his extraordinary experiences to support organisations, senior executives and founders as they make the challenging decisions necessary for growth in tough economic and unstable times. His advisory and consultancy roles include: an Australian digital skills company; a synthetic environment software firm; a strategy execution firm; a US national security consultancy; a climate analytics start-up; and a clinical trial start-up. He previously mentored Oxford University’s tech accelerator and mentors with Amazon Web Services.
He shares his hard-won thoughts and conclusions on today’s confused leadership landscape that stem from binary, divisive and populist politics, and a trend outside politics towards monochrome and socially constrained leadership. He argues that we lack the leadership culture to thrive in today’s geo-political reality and offers ideas on how these trends must change.
You can book Rupert Jones through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Rupert 's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Rupert Jones'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 Rupert tailored to your event.
Rupert Jones speaks on Government & Politics, Leadership, Leadership & Motivation, Security. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Rupert to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Rupert Jones for events worldwide, subject to Rupert '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 Rupert Jones 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 Rupert can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Rupert Jones 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 Rupert can offer.
Rupert Jones 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.
Rupert Jones's areas of expertise include Government & Politics, Leadership, Leadership & Motivation, Security. To get a clear sense of Rupert '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.
Rupert Jones can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Government & Politics, Leadership, Leadership & Motivation, Security is relevant. Details of Rupert '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 Rupert Jones 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 Rupert Jones, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Rupert 's current availability for your dates.