Even before he held the William Webb Ellis Cup aloft in Sydney on 22 November 2003, England and former Tigers’ captain, Martin Johnson, held a unique position in world rugby being the only man ever to captain the British Lions on two separate tours, to South Africa in 1997 and... Read more
Even before he held the William Webb Ellis Cup aloft in Sydney on 22 November 2003, England and former Tigers’ captain, Martin Johnson, held a unique position in world rugby being the only man ever to captain the British Lions on two separate tours, to South Africa in 1997 and Australia 2001.
The World Cup triumph over Australia in Sydney meant that he became the first Englishman, in fact the first player from a Northern Hemisphere side, to captain his team to a World Cup triumph. Earlier in the year Martin Johnson had also led the England team to their Grand Slam victory in the 2002/3 Six Nations Championship, their first Grand Slam since 1995, and their first in the expanded competition.
Martin Johnson’s international career began when he played for the England 18-Group in 1987. He joined Tigers’ senior squad in 1989 and in the summer of that year, played for King Country in New Zealand and was selected for the NZ U21 to tour Australia the following year.
In 1990, he made his Midlands debut, and in ’92 was selected for England B and the Barbarians. Martin Johnson made his England debut as an “eleventh hour” replacement for Wade Dooley in ‘93, and went on later that year to play numerous England A internationals and toured NZ with the British Lions, again replacing Dooley.
Martin has been involved in all 10 Five/Six Nations tournaments since his debut (1994-2003) and 3 Lions Tours (NZ ‘93, SA ‘97 and AUS ‘01). Martin has also played in two previous World Cups in 1995 and in ’99 when he took over the captaincy.
He was named the ‘98/‘99 Allied Dunbar Premiership Player of the Season and after being appointed Tigers’ club captain in ‘97 led the Leicester team to a Pilkington Cup victory, four successive Premiership titles 1999-2002 as well as the inaugural Zurich Championship in 2001 and back to back European Heineken Cup triumphs in 2001 and 2002.
Martin Johnson, regarded as stalwart at lock, was also Leicester’s longest ever serving captain, and in the home game against Bristol in February 2003, became the 33rd player to have made 300 appearances for the club. Already the holder of an MBE, Martin was awarded a CBE in the 2004 New Year’s Honours.
Between 2008 and 2011, Martin Johnson was Manager of the England team.
Tell us about your event, one of our consultants will reach out within 24 hours.
You can book Martin Johnson 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 Johnson'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 Johnson 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 Johnson 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 Johnson 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 Johnson 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 Johnson 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.
Martin Johnson'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 Johnson 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 Johnson 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 Johnson, 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.
Available for booking
Martin Johnson