Sir Craig Oliver

Former Director of Politics and Communications to British PM, Former Controller of BBC Global, Geopolitics Expert, Moderator, & Podcast Host

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Sir Craig Oliver Biography

Sir Craig Oliver was the Director of Politics and Communications for the British Prime Minister, David Cameron for six years. He worked at the heart of No 10 Downing Street and was responsible for the Government’s strategy, messaging and campaigns.

During that time Sir Craig was Director of Communications on a number of political teams, including the 2015 General Election - defying the polls and winning an unexpected overall majority.

Famously, he was the Director of Communications for the campaign to keep Britain in the European Union during the Brexit Referendum. Sir Craig wrote a bestselling book about the experience - “Unleashing Demons” - which was the inspiration behind the Channel 4 drama “Brexit: The Uncivil War” depicting Sir Craig and Dominic Cummings as the main protagonists, with Rory Kinnear and Benedict Cumberbatch playing their respective characters.

His day-to-day work inside No 10 included a radical overhaul of government communications, making them fit for the digital age. Digital transformation, communications strategy and leadership are among the themes Sir Craig explores in his work as a Keynote Speaker, reflecting on the challenges in navigating what he’s coined “a 360 degree media world” at a time of extreme change and volatility. He was at David Cameron’s side as they faced a series of crises and offers sharp insights and fascinating anecdotes reflecting the unique position he held at the heart of government and public affairs.

Before working with Mr. Cameron, Sir Craig was a multi-award winning journalist, with jobs ranging from editing the BBC’s flagship television news programs to Controller of BBC Global, responsible for the corporation’s TV, radio and online content around the world. Sir Craig now often finds himself on the other side of the camera as a broadcaster and commentator and is in demand as a moderator and host for events where his expertise enables him to facilitate and augment panel discussions on the full range of issues and challenges faced in the UK and around the world.

Sir Craig is a Partner and Co-Global Head of Strategy and Reputation at FGS Global, working with some of the biggest businesses in the world. He is also a trustee of the Make a Wish charity.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 10/14/2024.

Sir Craig Oliver Speaking Topics

  • Communications Strategy

  • Government and Public Affairs

  • Purpose, Positioning and Narrative in a volatile world

  • Reputation Management

  • Geopolitics

  • Digital Leadership & Transformation

Sir Craig Oliver Videos

  • Sir Craig Oliver: "Communications in a populist world"
    Sir Craig Oliver was the Director of Politics and Communications for the British Prime Minister, David Cameron for six years. He worked at the heart...
  • Sir Craig Oliver on Brexit and his knighthood
    David Cameron's former spin-doctor interviewed by Krishnan Guru-Murthy on Brexit, his knighthood and how he has no interest in a future in politics.

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Sir Craig Oliver is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Communications Strategy , Government and Public Affairs, Purpose, Positioning and Narrative in a volatile world, Reputation Management, Geopolitics and Digital Leadership & Transformation. The estimated speaking fee range to book Sir Craig Oliver for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Sir Craig Oliver generally travels from LondonUK and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Hamish McRae, John Sitilides, Klisman Murati, Michael Auslin and Todd Buchholz. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Sir Craig Oliver for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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