Joe Garner is a top-tier business leader who has led some of the UK’s most recognisable financial and telecommunications organisations.
As Chief Executive of Nationwide Building Society, he navigated the organisation through Brexit and the COVID-19 pandemic, maintaining its customer-first approach while driving digital transformation. Before this, he was CEO of Openreach, key in expanding superfast broadband access across the UK.
Joe's career began at Procter & Gamble, followed by leadership roles at HSBC, where he guided the UK retail division through the financial crisis of 2008. He has served on industry boards, advised government bodies, and chaired regulatory panels, influencing key financial and infrastructure policies.
In 2023, he was commissioned by the Chancellor to lead a review into the future of payments, with the government committing to his key recommendations. He also serves on the Queen Elizabeth Memorial Committee.
Beyond the corporate world, Joe passionately advocates for leadership with humanity, mental and physical well-being, and ethical decision-making in business. He is a Patron of British Triathlon, a GB age-group competitor, and Chair of the charity Tennis First.
His recently published book "52 Hard Learned Lessons for Leaders" shares lessons from a career spent balancing purpose with commercial success.
An engaging and thoughtful speaker, Joe brings deep experience from leading complex organisations through change, offering insight into purpose-driven leadership, resilience, and strategy.
How can I book Joe Garner for my next event?
Email joe.garner@getapeptalk.com, or call us on +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US), and one of our speaker agents will contact you within hours to confirm availability and fees. If you can, please include your budget upfront – it helps us fast-track your request. It’s also helpful to know the date, format (virtual or in-person), location, and a bit about your audience.
PepTalk are the official speaking agents for Joe Garner available to book for corporate events, conference keynotes, leadership talks, celebrity endorsements, personal appearances, and motivational speaking engagements. We can assist with enquiries about Joe Garner's speaking fees, availability, and booking process for private business functions, industry conferences, and team events. For media interviews, charity appearances, or personal matters, we recommend contacting Joe directly.
What topics does Joe Garner specialise in?
Joe Garner specialises in discussing financial services, digital transformation, leadership with humanity and more.
What is Joe Garner's speaking style like?
Joe’s delivery is honest, human, and inspiring. He energises audiences, sparks thoughtful conversations, and leaves a lasting impact with his purposeful leadership and engaging, relatable style.
Does Joe Garner offer virtual speaking engagements?
Yes, Joe Garner offers virtual speaker bookings for webinars, online conferences, and remote or distributed team engagements.
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