Martin Jacques is a British journalist and the author of “When China Rules the World: The End of the Western World and the Birth of a New Global Order”. Martin is a visiting senior fellow at the London School of Economics, IDEAS, a centre for the study of international affairs,... Read more
Martin Jacques is a British journalist and the author of “When China Rules the World: The End of the Western World and the Birth of a New Global Order”.
Martin is a visiting senior fellow at the London School of Economics, IDEAS, a centre for the study of international affairs, diplomacy and grand strategy, and a visiting research fellow at the LSE’s Asia Research Centre.
He was a visiting professor at the International Centre for Chinese Studies at Aichi University in Nagoya and later a visiting professor at Ritsumeikan University in Kyoto. In 2005-6 he was a visiting professor at Renmin University, Beijing and in 2006 a visiting senior research fellow at the Asia Research Institute, National University of Singapore.
He was editor of “Marxism Today”, a post he held for fourteen years, transforming what was an obscure and dull journal into the most influential political publication in the UK, read and respected on the right and left alike, and the home of the best contemporary political analysis. In 1991, he closed “Marxism Today” and in 1994 became the deputy editor of the “Independent” newspaper, a post he held until 1996. He is columnist for “The Guardian” and “New Statesman”.
He co-founded the renowned think-tank Demos, the idea for which first occurred to him during the latter phase of “Marxism Today”, and which was to become influential during the 1990s. His most influential essays include the “End of Politics”, the “Rise of East Asia”, “Meaning of Middle Class Insecurity”, “The Age of Sport”, and “The Global Hierarchy of Race”.
He has made many television programmes for the BBC including writing and presenting “Italy on Trial” (1993), “The Incredible Shrinking Politicians” (1993), a two-part series on “The End of the Western World” (1996) and “Proud to be Chinese” (1998).
He is chairman of the Harinder Veriah Trust which was established in memory of his wife and gives financial support to under-privileged children at Harinder’s old school Assunta Primary in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia, in order to assist them in their education.
You can book Martin Jacques through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Martin's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Martin Jacques'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 Martin tailored to your event.
Martin Jacques 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 Martin to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Martin Jacques for events worldwide, subject to Martin'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 Martin Jacques 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 Martin can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Martin Jacques 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 Martin can offer.
Martin Jacques 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.
Martin Jacques's areas of expertise include a range of business, leadership and industry subjects. To get a clear sense of Martin'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.
Martin Jacques 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 Martin'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 Martin Jacques 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 Martin Jacques, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Martin's current availability for your dates.