Claire O’Neill is considered a global expert on sustainability and decarbonisation with a particular focus on practical action, carbon removal and the catalytic role of the private sector. Before entering Parliament in 2010 she had a 20-year career in consulting and finance. After her election she held several Ministerial roles... Read more
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Claire O’Neill is considered a global expert on sustainability and decarbonisation with a particular focus on practical action, carbon removal and the catalytic role of the private sector.
Before entering Parliament in 2010 she had a 20-year career in consulting and finance. After her election she held several Ministerial roles including the Cabinet role of Minister of State for Energy and Clean Growth. In that position she created the UK’s Clean Growth and Green Finance Strategies, established the global Powering Past Coal Alliance (with Canada), negotiated the world’s first public-private Offshore Wind Sector Deal and led the UK Carbon Capture and Storage taskforce. In 2019 she brought forward the country’s ground-breaking Net Zero legislation and led the UK’s winning bid to host COP26 for which she served as President-Designate until she left politics in 2020. She then led the Climate and Energy team at the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), the world’s leading corporate sustainability organisation. She now co-chairs the WBCSD Global Imperatives Advisory Board, is Board Chair at Climate Impact X and a non-executive Director at Oxy Petroleum, the Singapore Stock Exchange and Windward AI. She also serves as an advisor and investor for several global clean tech companies and as a Senior Global Advisor to McKinsey and Company.
Claire O’Neill grew up in the UK, studied Geography at Oxford University followed by an MBA at Harvard Business School and had a transatlantic career in consultancy and finance before entering politics. She is a member of the UK Privy Council, a Fellow of the Royal Geographic Society and the Energy Institute and Is a Business Fellow at the Smith School of Enterprise and Environment at Oxford University.
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Claire O'Neill'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 Claire tailored to your event.
Claire O'Neill speaks on Cities & Environment, Climate, Future, Global Trends, Government & Politics. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Claire to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Claire O'Neill for events worldwide, subject to Claire'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 Claire O'Neill 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 Claire can accommodate.
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Claire O'Neill 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.
Claire O'Neill's areas of expertise include Cities & Environment, Climate, Future, Global Trends, Government & Politics. To get a clear sense of Claire'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.
Claire O'Neill can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Cities & Environment, Climate, Future, Global Trends, Government & Politics is relevant. Details of Claire'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 Claire O'Neill 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 Claire O'Neill, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Claire's current availability for your dates.