Niall FitzGerald is a successful and widely experienced international business leader. His executive career was with Unilever for 37 years where he was an executive board member for 18 years and served respectively as Finance Director, Foods Director and Detergents Director until his appointment as Chairman and CEO in 1996.... Read more
Niall FitzGerald is a successful and widely experienced international business leader.
His executive career was with Unilever for 37 years where he was an executive board member for 18 years and served respectively as Finance Director, Foods Director and Detergents Director until his appointment as Chairman and CEO in 1996.
Niall FitzGerald has chaired a broad range of companies and public bodies including Brand Learning, Munster Rugby Commercial Board, UCD Graduate Business School, Reuters, Hakluyt, the Nelson Mandela Legacy Trust, International Business Council, Conference Board, Investment Climate Facility for Africa, British Museum, the Transatlantic Business Dialogue (TABD) and Advertising Association. He has recently stepped down from chairing the Board of Governors of Cumnor House School in West Sussex.
Current engagements include Chairman, NiJaCo; Chairman, Hakluyt International Advisory Board; Chairman, Leverhulme Trust; Member of Mitsubishi International Advisory Committee. He is Patron of the British Irish Chamber of Commerce. A key current focus is mentoring senior leaders, CEOs and newly appointed Chairs. He also works with UK PLCs on independent board evaluation and governance reviews.
Niall FitzGerald was awarded an honorary Knight Commander of the British Empire in 2002, and holds a number of honorary doctorates from American, British and Irish universities. In 2015 he received the Distinguished Service Award from the President of Ireland.
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You can book Niall FitzGerald through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Niall's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Niall FitzGerald'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 Niall tailored to your event.
Niall FitzGerald speaks on Business & Management. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Niall to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Niall FitzGerald for events worldwide, subject to Niall'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 Niall FitzGerald 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 Niall can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Niall FitzGerald 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 Niall can offer.
Niall FitzGerald 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.
Niall FitzGerald's areas of expertise include Business & Management. To get a clear sense of Niall'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.
Niall FitzGerald can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Business & Management is relevant. Details of Niall'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 Niall FitzGerald 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 Niall FitzGerald, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Niall's current availability for your dates.