Tom Hudson is a specialist in tech investment and legal & government affairs for the Middle East. He has set-up the go-to-advisory firm that assists global tech companies rapidly expand into the Middle East. The companies Tom has helped include Virgin Hyperloop One, Planet Labs, Babylon Health, Callsign, Joby Aviation,... Read more
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Tom Hudson is a specialist in tech investment and legal & government affairs for the Middle East.
He has set-up the go-to-advisory firm that assists global tech companies rapidly expand into the Middle East. The companies Tom has helped include Virgin Hyperloop One, Planet Labs, Babylon Health, Callsign, Joby Aviation, Freshtohome, and some 50 others. Working alongside the Executive Office of several ruling families his team has allowed companies to quickly establish themselves, negotiate the best arrangements, and expand rapidly into the region.
Kestrel advises on Government liaison and initiatives, market research, and it brings together key stakeholders in the region, helping to structure the resulting transactions.
Tom Hudson is a regular commentator for the likes of CNBC and CNN on the regional tech ecosystem.
Tom wrote a white paper entitled “Exponential Emirates: the Exponential Country for the Exponential Age” to describe the extraordinary growth story of the UAE and how it has almost uniquely harnessed the features of exponential organisations. In the year of EXPO, and the Golden Jubilee of the UAE, he explains the story of the first 50 years of the country and what is in store for the next 50. He explains how companies can plug into all the opportunities that the UAE has to offer, as well as how other countries can emulate the Emirates’ success.
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Tom Hudson speaks on Global Trends, Innovation & Creativity, Middle East, Strategy, Technology. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Tom to align the content with your delegates and goals.
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Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Tom Hudson 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 Tom can accommodate.
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Tom Hudson 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.
Tom Hudson's areas of expertise include Global Trends, Innovation & Creativity, Middle East, Strategy, Technology. To get a clear sense of Tom'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.
Tom Hudson can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Global Trends, Innovation & Creativity, Middle East, Strategy, Technology is relevant. Details of Tom'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.
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