General Sir Patrick Sanders served as one of the UK’s Joint Chiefs from 2019-2024, initially as Commander of UK Strategic Command (2019-2022) and recently as Chief of the General Staff (2022-2024). His career began in the Cold War in West Germany and he has commanded on operations in Northern Ireland,... Read more
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General Sir Patrick Sanders served as one of the UK’s Joint Chiefs from 2019-2024, initially as Commander of UK Strategic Command (2019-2022) and recently as Chief of the General Staff (2022-2024).
His career began in the Cold War in West Germany and he has commanded on operations in Northern Ireland, Bosnia, Kosovo, Iraq and Afghanistan and was decorated for leadership under fire.
Away from operations he served in the Pentagon working for the US Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and in the UK MOD as Director of Operations, advising the Minister of Defence, and the Prime Minister.
He retired after a distinguished 40 year career, and is now Strategic Defence Adviser to Santander Bank, Chair of Herminius Strategic Intelligence and has a number of international advisory roles.
He co-hosts a weekly geo-political podcast for The Times and The Sunday Times called ‘The General & The Journalist’, shortlisted as Podcast of the Year in the UK, and is Patron of the UK’s Afghan Veterans Charity.
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Patrick Sanders speaks on Artificial Intelligence, Conflict Resolution, Cyber Security, Economics, Europe. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Patrick to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Patrick Sanders for events worldwide, subject to Patrick'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 Patrick Sanders 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 Patrick can accommodate.
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Patrick Sanders delivers keynotes in English, French, Norwegian. 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.
Patrick Sanders's areas of expertise include Artificial Intelligence, Conflict Resolution, Cyber Security, Economics, Europe. To get a clear sense of Patrick'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.
Patrick Sanders can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Artificial Intelligence, Conflict Resolution, Cyber Security, Economics, Europe is relevant. Details of Patrick'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 Patrick Sanders 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 Patrick Sanders, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Patrick's current availability for your dates.