Sally Osman is the former Director of Royal Communications for Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the Royal Household. She also led communications at the BBC and has significant experience in understanding the practicalities and impact of soft power to help address modern leadership challenges. She also led communications... Read more
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With decades of experience directing royal communications and leading media giants like BBC and SONY Europe, Sally Osman offers invaluable insights into crisis management and strategic communication. Her keynotes provide actionable strategies to enhance your organization’s resilience, reputation, and public perception.
Sally Osman is the former Director of Royal Communications for Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the Royal Household. She also led communications at the BBC and has significant experience in understanding the practicalities and impact of soft power to help address modern leadership challenges.
She also led communications for SONY Europe, SKY television and UK broadcaster Channel 5, all during periods of market transformations, commercial challenges, innovation and crisis, learning valuable lessons under intense reputational and political pressures and public/media scrutiny.
Now a Senior Advisor at global CEO strategic advisory firm Teneo and a Meyler Campbell-accredited leadership coach, Sally is a board director of the Courtauld Institute of Art, of the English National Opera and a trustee of Our Future Health, the UK’s largest ever health research programme, developing new ways to prevent, detect and treat diseases.
Sally participated in the television coverage of the deaths of the Duke of Edinburgh and HM The Queen for the BBC, CNN and CTV in Canada.
Having started her career in newspaper and magazine journalism after studying law at Exeter University, Sally is an alumnus of the Wharton Business School, a Fellow and former Vice Chair of the Royal Television Society and member of The Marketing Group of Great Britain.
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You can book Sally Osman through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Sally's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Sally Osman'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 Sally tailored to your event.
Sally Osman speaks on Change, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Government & Politics, Inspirational Women. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Sally to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Sally Osman for events worldwide, subject to Sally'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 Sally Osman 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 Sally can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Sally Osman 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 Sally can offer.
Sally Osman 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.
Sally Osman's areas of expertise include Change, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Government & Politics, Inspirational Women. To get a clear sense of Sally'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.
Sally Osman can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Change, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Government & Politics, Inspirational Women is relevant. Details of Sally'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 Sally Osman 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 Sally Osman, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Sally's current availability for your dates.