Margrethe Vestager is a globally recognised keynote speaker and policymaker, celebrated for her trailblazing work in European competition law and digital governance. She provides audiences with invaluable insights into global economics, technological innovation, and democracy. She is most known for her decade-long tenure as European Commissioner for Competition, during which she reshaped the digital regulatory landscape in Europe.
Margrethe’s journey to global recognition began in Denmark, where she emerged as a prominent political figure. After earning a degree in Economics from the University of Copenhagen in 1993, she embarked on a career that combined governance with economic policy expertise. She served as Minister for Education and later as Minister for Economic Affairs and the Interior. Additionally, she led the Danish Social Liberal Party from 2007 to 2014, advocating for progressive reforms and sustainable development.
Throughout her career, Margrethe has achieved numerous milestones that highlight her influence and leadership. She was named among Time’s 100 Most Influential People in 2017 and recognised as one of the Financial Times’ 25 most influential women in 2024. During her tenure as European Commissioner for Competition, she oversaw landmark antitrust cases, including imposing substantial fines on global tech giants, fundamentally altering the digital economy. Her achievements were captured in the 2024 biography, ‘Vestager’s World’, offering an in-depth look at her decade of impactful leadership.
Margrethe Vestager is an in-demand speaker, sought after for her expertise in topics such as digital transformation, Big Tech regulation, and inclusive economic growth. Audiences value her practical insights and forward-thinking approach to balancing innovation with ethical considerations.
How to hire Margrethe Vestager
Contact the Champions Speakers Agency to provisionally enquire about hiring Margrethe Vestager for your next event, today. To get in touch, simply call an official booking agent on 0207 1010 553 or email us at [email protected] for more information.
** We do not accept requests for autographs, signed merchandise, fan mail, birthday messages or any other non-commercial contact with the speakers or acts. Each speaker on the website may not have necessarily worked with Champions in the past but are known to perform such engagements within the industry.
Margrethe Vestager's official speaker topics are listed below:
- Europe’s Digital Transformation
- Global Leadership
- Innovation
- Fair Markets
- The Evolving Role of Government in the Digital Age
- Inclusive and Sustainable Economic Growth
- 2024 - Financial Times’ 25 most influential women
- 2024 - Published biography ‘Vestager’s World’
- 2019 - Appointed Executive Vice President for A Europe Fit for the Digital Age
- 2017 - Named in Time’s 100 Most Influential People
- 2014–2024 - Served as European Commissioner for Competition
- 2011–2014 - Served as Denmark’s Minister for Economic Affairs and the Interior
- 1998–2001 - Served as Denmark’s Minister for Education
