Göran Persson was Prime Minister of Sweden from 1996 to 2006 and the leader of the Swedish Social Democratic Party from 1996 to 2007. Under Göran’s leadership, the Swedish Government pursed an active foreign policy aiming at promoting international peace and development. Göran remains strongly committed to, among other things,... Read more
Göran Persson was Prime Minister of Sweden from 1996 to 2006 and the leader of the Swedish Social Democratic Party from 1996 to 2007.
Under Göran’s leadership, the Swedish Government pursed an active foreign policy aiming at promoting international peace and development. Göran remains strongly committed to, among other things, reducing unemployment, securing the quality of education, improving the integration of immigrants, protecting the environment and contributing to a world in peace and freedom.
He was Prime Minister during the Swedish EU Presidency in 2001 where important decisions regarding the EU enlargment were taken. In 2005 he set up a commission to reduce Sweden’s dependence on oil.
Prior to being Prime Minister, Göran was appointed Minister for Finance in 1994. One of his most important tasks as Finance Minister was to stabilise Sweden’s budget.
Göran Persson is known for his broad personal knowledge of issues such as climate change, European relations with Russia, and challenges facing the Swedish welfare state.
Since leaving the political realm, Göran Persson currently holds the position of Chairman of Sveaskog, a leading Swedish forestry business.
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You can book G Persson through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with G's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
G Persson'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 G tailored to your event.
G Persson 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 G to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book G Persson for events worldwide, subject to G'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 G Persson 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 G can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief G Persson 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 G can offer.
G Persson delivers keynotes in German. 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.
G Persson's areas of expertise include a range of business, leadership and industry subjects. To get a clear sense of G'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.
G Persson 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 G'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 G Persson 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 G Persson, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check G's current availability for your dates.