Baroness Dido Harding spent seven years as Chief Executive of TalkTalk PLC, Britain’s challenger telecoms company. She oversaw the transformation of the company’s customer service following the demerger from Carphone Warehouse, turning Britain’s most complained about telecoms operator into an award winning provider. She led the regulatory, political and media... Read more
Baroness Dido Harding spent seven years as Chief Executive of TalkTalk PLC, Britain’s challenger telecoms company. She oversaw the transformation of the company’s customer service following the demerger from Carphone Warehouse, turning Britain’s most complained about telecoms operator into an award winning provider. She led the regulatory, political and media campaign for greater competition in the sector, leading to the eventual break-up of BT in 2017. She also led TalkTalk through one Britain’s most high-profile cyber attacks, being praised by a Parliamentary Committee for her transparent and strong crisis leadership.
As one of Britain’s most high profile digital leaders, Dido is a regular commentator on what the digital revolution means for businesses and society and how Britain can become the world’s most inclusive, successful digital economy.
Dido Harding began her career as a consultant with McKinsey before embarking on a long career in retail. She held senior positions with Thomas Cook, Woolworths and Tesco. Prior to her appointment as CEO of TalkTalk, Dido was Sainsbury’s Convenience Director. In 2017, Dido became Chairman of NHS Improvement, the body responsible for overseeing and supporting NHS providers and trusts in England.
Dido was appointed as a non-executive director on The Court of The Bank of England and is Chair of their Remuneration Committee. She has also served on the boards of The British Land Company PLC and Cheltenham Racecourse.
In August 2014, Dido became a Conservative Life Peer and is a member of the Economic Affairs Select Committee. Previously, she served on David Cameron’s Business Advisory Group, advising the Prime Minister and Chancellor on business and economic policy.
Dido Harding is a trustee of DotEveryone, a member of the UK National Holocaust Memorial Foundation Advisory Board and Senior Independent Director of MindGym PLC. In December 2019, she became interim Chair of the Genomics England Board. She has a BA from Oxford University and a MBA from Harvard University.
You can book Dido Harding through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Dido's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Dido Harding'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 Dido tailored to your event.
Dido Harding speaks on a range of business, leadership and industry subjects. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Dido to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Dido Harding for events worldwide, subject to Dido'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 Dido Harding 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 Dido can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Dido Harding on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Dido can offer.
Dido Harding delivers keynotes in English. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Dido Harding's areas of expertise include a range of business, leadership and industry subjects. To get a clear sense of Dido'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.
Dido Harding can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in a range of business, leadership and industry subjects is relevant. Details of Dido'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 Dido Harding 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 Dido Harding, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Dido's current availability for your dates.