The
Rt. Hon. Sir John Major, KG, CH
Exclusively Represented by the Washington Speakers
Bureau
 Former
Prime Minister of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and
a leading authority on the changing global landscape,
John Major offers a unique
perspective. As one of the most
distinguished and respected figures in the international
arena, he gives audiences a fresh look at their own
nation and its place within the global community.
An astute economist who held
positions as Chief Secretary of the Treasury and
Chancellor of the Exchequer before becoming Prime
Minister, Sir John speaks from a position of hands-on,
practical knowledge. The author of the bestseller
John Major: The Autobiography, he uses real-life
examples to illustrate visionary ideas.
John Major was elected to the British
Parliament in 1979, joined the Cabinet as Chief
Secretary to The Treasury in 1987 and went on to serve
as Foreign Secretary and Chancellor of the Exchequer.
During his seven years as Prime Minister, he instituted
public sector reforms that became international models
and left behind the strongest economy Britain has seen
in decades. Sir John initiated an unprecedented effort
to secure lasting peace in Northern Ireland and
continued to lend his support on that issue to his
successor as Prime Minister, Tony Blair. On New Year’s
Day 1999, Sir John was awarded The Companion of Honour,
bestowed on him by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, in
recognition of his initiation of the Northern Ireland
Peace Process.
Since leaving the British Parliament in
2001, Sir John has taken up various business interests
including senior advisor to Credit Suisse; and Chairman
of the European Advisory Council, Emerson Electric
Company, St. Louis.
On the death of Diana, Princess of Wales,
Sir John was appointed legal guardian to Their Royal
Highnesses Princes William and Harry. He serves as
President of Asthma UK and Patron of the Prostate Cancer
Charity, Sightsavers UK, and Mercy Ships. He also works
with a number of other charitable organizations.
In April 2005, Her Majesty Queen
Elizabeth appointed Sir John as a Knight Companion of
the Most Noble Order of the Garter, England’s highest
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