
Sir John Sawers
Former MI6 Chief | Geopolitical Risk & National Security

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Sir John Sawers led the UK's Secret Intelligence Service (MI6) for five years, navigating high-stakes global crises like the Iraq War aftermath and the Snowden affair. With a distinguished diplomatic career spanning Syria, Yemen, South Africa, and the US, Sawers also served as a Foreign Policy Advisor to Prime Minister Tony Blair and as the UK's Ambassador to Egypt. His keynotes offer a seasoned, insider's perspective on managing complex geopolitical risks and strengthening national security strategy.
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