For over 30 years Lucy Kellaway was a journalist on the Financial Times where she wrote award winning columns skewering management practices, interviewed captains of industry and invented the cult fictional character, Martin Lukes. In 2016 she co-founded Now Teach, a charity to persuade older professionals to retrain as teachers... Read more
For over 30 years Lucy Kellaway was a journalist on the Financial Times where she wrote award winning columns skewering management practices, interviewed captains of industry and invented the cult fictional character, Martin Lukes.
In 2016 she co-founded Now Teach, a charity to persuade older professionals to retrain as teachers in challenging schools.
In 2017 she quit the FT to become a teacher in a comprehensive school in Hackney, where she now teaches economics. She still writes regularly for the FT and elsewhere and broadcasts on the BBC on educational matters.
Lucy Kellaway was on the board of Admiral plc for 9 years, and is a trustee of FLIC, a campaign to improve financial literacy.
Her new book, Re-educated: How I changed my job, my house, my husband and my hair, will be published by Penguin in July.
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You can book Lucy Kellaway through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Lucy's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Lucy Kellaway'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 Lucy tailored to your event.
Lucy Kellaway 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 Lucy to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Lucy Kellaway for events worldwide, subject to Lucy'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 Lucy Kellaway 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 Lucy can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Lucy Kellaway 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 Lucy can offer.
Lucy Kellaway 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.
Lucy Kellaway's areas of expertise include a range of business, leadership and industry subjects. To get a clear sense of Lucy'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.
Lucy Kellaway 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 Lucy'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 Lucy Kellaway 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 Lucy Kellaway, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Lucy's current availability for your dates.