Tim Butcher is a best selling author, journalist and public speaker. His first book, Blood River, used an account of an epic journey he made through the Congo to unravel this troubled country’s history. Blood River, became Britain’s most talked about travel book of recent years, achieving top spot on... Read more
Tim Butcher is a best selling author, journalist and public speaker. His first book, Blood River, used an account of an epic journey he made through the Congo to unravel this troubled country’s history.
Blood River, became Britain’s most talked about travel book of recent years, achieving top spot on the UK best seller list and being translated into six languages.
With his continued passion for adventure, Tim went back for more. His second book, Chasing the Devil, published recently to critical acclaim, sees him trekking 350 miles through the war-torn, complex and forbidding region of Liberia and Sierra Leone.
His most recent book, The Trigger: Hunting the Assassin Who Brought the World to War, published in May 2014, saw Tim retracing the journey of Gavrilo Princip, who assassinated Archduke Franz Ferdinand in Sarajevo, and thereby fired the opening shots of the First World War.
Tim was a journalist at the Daily Telegraph from 1990-2009, serving as chief war correspondent, Africa bureau chief and Middle East correspondent. He specialised in awkward places at awkward times, reporting on the conflict in the Balkans, the Middle East, Africa and south Asia. He has written for a wide range of publications including New York Times and Economist and is a regular contributor to the BBC’s prestigious programme From our Own Correspondent. In 2010 he received an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Northampton for services as a writer and was made Patron of Save The Congo. He was awarded the 2013 Mungo Park Medal for exploration by the Royal Scottish Geographical Society.
Tim covers a broad range of topics as a keynote speaker and has addressed audiences around the world. As an adventurer he inspires corporate audiences covering themes such as teamwork, motivation, risk and leadership. He is equally able to cover any topic on Africa ranging from the socio-economic to conflict resolution, aid and culture.
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Tim Butcher'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 Tim tailored to your event.
Tim Butcher 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 Tim to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Tim Butcher for events worldwide, subject to Tim'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 Tim Butcher 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 Tim can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Tim Butcher 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 Tim can offer.
Tim Butcher 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.
Tim Butcher's areas of expertise include a range of business, leadership and industry subjects. To get a clear sense of Tim'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.
Tim Butcher 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 Tim'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 Tim Butcher 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 Tim Butcher, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Tim's current availability for your dates.