Tony Leon is an author, columnist, speaker, Business Advisor and Executive Chairman at Resolve Communications, He was the long serving Leader of the Opposition in South Africa and then appointed by President Zuma as South Africa’s Ambassador to Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay in 2009. Since returning from his three year... Read more
Tony Leon is an author, columnist, speaker, Business Advisor and Executive Chairman at Resolve Communications,
He was the long serving Leader of the Opposition in South Africa and then appointed by President Zuma as South Africa’s Ambassador to Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay in 2009.
Since returning from his three year post in Buenos Aires in 2012, Leon has been writing and thinking about matters affecting the world. He has a special interest in risk consulting on Africa and South America as well as navigating the intricacies of their booming markets. Leon provides one of the most highly sought after in-depth analyses of Africa, covering a range of issues from leadership and governance through to investment and public policy matters.
Leon also discusses the role of disruption in politics today, from Julius Malema in South Africa to Donald Trump in the US. He links disruption and populism in business and politics, creating a challenging picture of the current global scene.
For thirteen years he led the Democratic Alliance Party and its predecessor. He is the longest serving Leader of the Opposition in Parliament, since the advent of democracy in South Africa in 1994. He led and grew his party from its marginal position on the brink of political extinction into the second largest political force in South Africa.
A trained lawyer, Leon actively participated in the critical constitutional negotiations which led to the birth of a democratic South Africa and served as co-chairperson of the Constitutional Assembly’s Committee on Fundamental Rights. He has been at the forefront of national and international events, both as a front-ranking parliamentarian and as a Vice-President of Liberal International.
Leon has been widely published in academic journals and in the media and has authored articles for Time, The Spectator, Harvard Business Review, The Sydney Morning Herald and The Daily Telegraph. His latest book was The Accidental Ambassador – From Parliament to Patagonia.
You can book Tony Leon through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Tony's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Tony Leon'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 Tony tailored to your event.
Tony Leon 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 Tony to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Tony Leon for events worldwide, subject to Tony'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 Tony Leon 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 Tony can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Tony Leon 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 Tony can offer.
Tony Leon delivers keynotes in English. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Tony Leon's areas of expertise include a range of business, leadership and industry subjects. To get a clear sense of Tony'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.
Tony Leon 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 Tony'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 Tony Leon 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 Tony Leon, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Tony's current availability for your dates.