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Craig Oliver

Transform strategic communications with Sir Craig Oliver, speaker, media navigation expert. Craig works with organisations to develop crisis management frameworks, build reputation resilience, and master digital transformation, delivering insights from his experience as Downing Street Communications Director and global media leadership.

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Craig Oliver, Speaker | Expert in Media Strategy & Politics
Craig Oliver

Craig Oliver

London, United Kingdom

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£6–10k

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Craig Oliver's biography

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  • Former Director of Politics and Communications to British PM
  • Controller of BBC Global
  • Co-Global Head of Strategy and Reputation at FGS Global
Sir Craig Oliver is a strategic communications expert who transforms how organisations navigate complex media landscapes. As the former Director of Politics and Communications at Downing Street for British Prime Minister David Cameron and the ex-Controller of BBC Global, Craig brings unparalleled insight to leadership communications. His six-year tenure at 10 Downing Street included overhauling government communications for the digital age and directing the successful 2015 General Election campaign. Sir Craig's bestselling book Unleashing Demons about the Brexit referendum was adapted into Channel 4's Brexit: The Uncivil War, featuring Rory Kinnear as Craig opposite Benedict Cumberbatch. Sir Craig has appeared on Question Time and often finds himself on the other side of the camera as a broadcaster, commentator and podcast host. He is in demand as a moderator and host for events where his expertise enables him to facilitate and augment panel discussions on the full range of issues and challenges faced in the UK and around the world. Sir Craig is Co-Global Head of Strategy and Reputation at FGS Global, working with some of the biggest businesses in the world. He is also a trustee of the Make-A-Wish charity. Sir Craig helps organisations develop robust communication frameworks in today's "360-degree media world." His approach combines crisis management expertise with strategic narrative development, enabling businesses to respond confidently to disruption. Craig's guidance is particularly valuable for teams navigating restructuring or unfamiliar responsibilities. Audiences gain practical tools for reputation management in volatile environments, strategies for effective digital transformation, and techniques to align communications with organisational purpose. Sir Craig's insights help teams build confidence when facing media scrutiny and public challenges. Book Sir Craig to equip your organisation with communication strategies that transform uncertainty into opportunity while navigating today's complex media landscape.

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Why we recommend booking Sir Craig

With unparalleled experience as Downing Street's Director of Communications and BBC Global Controller, Sir Craig Oliver equips organisations with strategic frameworks to navigate today's complex media landscape and transform uncertainty into opportunity. Book Craig to provide your team with practical reputation management tools and communication strategies that build confidence when facing public scrutiny in our digital-first world.

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Email craig.oliver@getapeptalk.com or call PepTalk on +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US), and one of our speaker agents will contact you within hours to confirm Sir Craig's availability and fees. If you can, please include your budget upfront – it helps us fast-track your request. It’s also helpful to know the date, format (virtual or in-person), location, and a bit about your audience.
What is Craig Oliver's speaking style like?
Craig Oliver draws on case studies from his tenure at 10 Downing Street and the BBC to illustrate how organisations can build communication frameworks suited to a 360-degree media environment, grounding strategic advice in documented real-world scenarios.
What topics does Craig Oliver specialise in?
Sir Craig Oliver speaks on strategic communications, crisis management, digital transformation, reputation management, and political leadership. He served as Director of Politics and Communications at 10 Downing Street under Prime Minister David Cameron and previously as Controller of BBC Global, and is currently Co-Global Head of Strategy and Reputation at FGS Global.
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