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Rory Stewart | PepTalk Expert Speaker
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Rory Stewart

Rory Stewart | PepTalk Expert Speaker
Gain insights into international development and political strategy with Rory Stewart, speaker, writer, and former Member of Parliament.
Rory Stewart | PepTalk Expert Speaker
Politics
Crisis Management
Geopolitics
Politics
Crisis Management
Rory Stewart
Rory Stewart | PepTalk Expert Speaker
Gain insights into international development and political strategy with Rory Stewart, speaker, writer, and former Member of Parliament.
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About Rory Stewart

Former MP for Penrith and The Border
Politician who was Secretary of State for International Development
Author of the bestselling "Politics On The Edge"
Rory Stewart is a writer, broadcaster and popular speaker. He was an independent candidate for the Mayor of London and served as Member of Parliament for Penrith and The Border from 2010 to 2019. In May 2019, he was appointed Secretary of State for International Development. Before this, he held various ministerial roles, including Minister of State at the Ministry of Justice, Minister of State for Africa, and Minister for the Environment and Rural Affairs. Following the December 2015 – January 2016 floods, Rory was appointed Flood Envoy for Cumbria and Lancashire, overseeing recovery efforts and chairing the Cumbria Floods Partnership. Before becoming a minister, he served on the Foreign Affairs Committee and was elected Chair of the Defence Select Committee in 2014.

Rory's earlier career focused on foreign affairs, military intervention, and international development. He briefly served as an infantry officer before joining the UK Diplomatic Service, working in Jakarta, Montenegro, and Southern Iraq. During a leave from the Foreign Service, he walked for 21 months across Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, and Nepal, staying in 500 village houses.

From 2005 to 2008, Rory was Chair and Chief Executive of the Turquoise Mountain Foundation in Kabul, where he led efforts to restore a section of the old city, establish a clinic, primary school, and Arts Institute, and promote Afghan crafts internationally. In 2008, he became the Ryan Family Professor of the Practice of Human Rights and Director of the Carr Centre of Human Rights at Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government.

Rory has authored four books: "The Places in Between," "Occupational Hazards" (also known as "The Prince of the Marshes"), "The Marches," and "Can Intervention Work?" He has presented three BBC documentaries and written over seventy articles on parliament and UK politics. Today, he hosts The Rest Is Politics podcast alongside fellow journalist and speaker Alastair Campbell.

He has received numerous awards, including the Order of the British Empire, the Gold Medal of the Royal Scottish Geographical Society, the Ondaatje Prize, the Spirit of Scotland award, the Radio France award, the Prize del Camino del Cid, a Scottish BAFTA, and honorary doctorates from Stirling University and the American University of Paris. Rory was educated at Eton and Balliol College, Oxford, and was a Fellow at Harvard before his professorial appointment in 2008.
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What topics does Rory Stewart specialise in?  

Rory Stewart specialises in discussing foreign affairs, international development, human rights and more.

What is Rory Stewart's speaking style like?  

Rory delivers thoughtful, articulate presentations with detailed, concrete ideas. Audiences find his talks thought-provoking and engaging, and he is consistently praised for his pleasant and professional approach.

Does Rory Stewart offer virtual speaking engagements?  

Yes, Rory Stewart offers virtual speaker bookings for webinars, online conferences, and remote or distributed team engagements.

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Book Rory Stewart as a speaker to gain cutting-edge insights from a UK leader with extensive experience in international development, geopolitics, and foreign affairs. His compelling storytelling, drawn from his diverse career and global adventures, will captivate and inspire your audience. His unique perspectives on leadership, resilience, and global challenges will enhance your event.
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