Born in 1976 in Senegal, Rama Yade is a French high civil servant, politician and author. After having graduated from Sciences-Po Paris in 2000 (MD), she began her career in 2002 as high civil servant in the committee on social affairs and training of the French Senate. In 2005,... Read more
Born in 1976 in Senegal, Rama Yade is a French high civil servant, politician and author.
After having graduated from Sciences-Po Paris in 2000 (MD), she began her career in 2002 as high civil servant in the committee on social affairs and training of the French Senate. In 2005, she was appointed communication director of the parliamentary TV network Public Sénat where she served for two years.
After being appointed as national secretary of the Union pour un Mouvement Populaire (UMP) in charge of Francophony, Rama YADE served from 2007 to 2010 as Assistant secretary of State in charge of Foreign Affairs and Human Rights in the first government of François Fillon, during the presidency of Nicolas Sarkozy. In 2009, she was appointed minister for Sports in the second government of François Fillon. In 2010, She was appointed ambassador of France to UNESCO, where she served until 2012.
During past years, Rama Yade has developed a true expertise and deep interest for youth issues and children rights. She’s a recognized specialist of Education in France, in charge of Education in the shadow cabinet of the Union des démocrates et indépendants (UDI).
Rama Yade has published several books on youth and education issues (« Lettre à la jeunesse » and « Plaidoyer pour une instruction publique »), on minorities (« Noirs de France ») and on Human Rights (« Les droits de l’homme expliqués aux enfants de 7 à 77 ans.») Her last book is focused on her political experience (« Carnets de pouvoir, 2006-2013 »).
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You can book Rama Yade through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Rama's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Rama Yade'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 Rama tailored to your event.
Rama Yade 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 Rama to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Rama Yade for events worldwide, subject to Rama'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 Rama Yade 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 Rama can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Rama Yade 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 Rama can offer.
Rama Yade delivers keynotes in 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.
Rama Yade's areas of expertise include a range of business, leadership and industry subjects. To get a clear sense of Rama'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.
Rama Yade 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 Rama'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 Rama Yade 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 Rama Yade, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Rama's current availability for your dates.