Peter Davies is an experienced airline executive and turnaround specialist with over 45 years in international aviation, spanning passenger, cargo, and express operations. He has led major transformations as CEO of Air Malta, Caribbean Airlines, and SN Brussels Airlines, and as Chief Restructuring Officer at South African Airways. Earlier in... Read more
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Peter Davies is an experienced airline executive and turnaround specialist with over 45 years in international aviation, spanning passenger, cargo, and express operations. He has led major transformations as CEO of Air Malta, Caribbean Airlines, and SN Brussels Airlines, and as Chief Restructuring Officer at South African Airways.
Earlier in his career, Peter served as CEO of DHL Express North and South America and Regional Director for DHL Europe, delivering major improvements in performance, profitability, and culture. He also launched a low-cost carrier in Oman and has worked and lived extensively overseas, leading multicultural teams across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Americas.
Peter believes that leadership is not about control, but about creating the conditions for others to succeed. His philosophy centres on service, courage, and clarity of purpose — fostering cultures where people find meaning and hope, even in times of disruption.
A compelling speaker on leadership, culture, and change, Peter draws on decades of experience leading teams through crisis and transformation to show how authentic leadership can turn turbulence into opportunity.
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Peter Davies'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 Peter tailored to your event.
Peter Davies speaks on Business & Management, Change, Customer Experience, Transformation. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Peter to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Peter Davies for events worldwide, subject to Peter'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 Peter Davies 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 Peter can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Peter Davies 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 Peter can offer.
Peter Davies delivers keynotes in English, French. 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.
Peter Davies's areas of expertise include Business & Management, Change, Customer Experience, Transformation. To get a clear sense of Peter'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.
Peter Davies 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, Change, Customer Experience, Transformation is relevant. Details of Peter'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 Peter Davies 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 Peter Davies, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Peter's current availability for your dates.