Suzanne Evans

One of the most influential voices of the Vote Leave campaign, former BBC journalist and UKIP Deputy Chair, Suzanne Evans is revered for her contributions to British politics over the past decade. Recognised for her strong stance on the European Union debate and her unwavering commitment to Brexit, Suzanne is now called on to share her insight from the upper echelons of UK politics. Beneficial to a range of demographics, Suzanne’s keynote talks investigate the meaning of Brexit for businesses, the impact of policies and how skills from her career can be transferred into the boardroom.

Rising to prominence on the political circuit in 2013, Suzanne was elected as the London Borough of Merton Council for UKIP. Having impressed at a local level, Suzanne’s commitment to the party saw her named Deputy Chair of the UK Independence Party in 2014, a position she thrived in over the course of four years. Responsible for writing the 2015 and 2017 General Election Manifestos, Suzanne’s ability to communicate the key policies of UKIP gained her a reputation as an effective and credible politician. Throughout her time as a UKIP representative, Suzanne also acted as the Head of the Policy Committee, and Communities Spokesman, an indication of her superior status within the party.

Prior to her political contributions, Suzanne established her public profile as a BBC journalist, working predominantly in radio as a reporter for Woman’s Hour, Today and BBC World Service. Backed by a host of communications and PR roles over the past 20 years, Suzanne’s speeches are captivating as she utilises her extensive media work to engage the room. Seamlessly integrating her public facing political roles into her speaking engagements, each talk from Suzanne is professional and bespoke. Suzanne transforms political jargon into implementable advice with aplomb, a testament to her relatability and expertise in the field.

Dedicating much of her political career to Brexit, the former Board Member of Vote Leave has continued her committed efforts since departing from UKIP and is currently on the Advisory Board of the Foundation for Independence. Furthermore, as the Director of Political Insights, Suzanne is using her platform to assist others in the political field, at the public affairs consultancy, and was named on Debrett’s 500 People of Influence 2016, which is no surprise considering her invaluable contributions.

We sat down with Suzanne following Donald Trump's 2016 election victory - discover her views in our exclusive interview. In the same year, she joined forces with financial editor Anthony Hilton, to reflect on Brexit's referendum result in another one of Champions Speakers' tell-all articles.