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Matthew Symonds

Defense and Security Editor at The Economist

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Matthew Symonds Biography

Matthew Symonds is Defence and Diplomatic Editor covering a wide range of security-related and foreign-policy issues including arms control and nuclear proliferation. He joined The Economist in 1997 as Technology and Communications Editor, later taking the roles of Political Editor and author of the "Bagehot" column, followed by Industry Editor from May 2007 until August 2010 when he took up his current role. Mr Symonds is also a founding director of Reach-To-Teach, a charity that brings school education to tribal and migrant children in Gujarat. Mr Symonds is the author of “Softwar: and intimate portrait of Larry Ellison and Oracle” published in 2003. Prior to The Economist Mr Symonds was chief economics commentator of the Daily Telegraph (1981-86), Co-founder and Editorial Director of Newspaper Publishing plc (1986-94), Deputy Editor and the Executive Editor of the Independent (1986-94), business columnist for the Sunday Express (1995) and Director of Strategy for BBC Worldwide Television (1995-97).

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  • What are the speaker fees for Matthew Symonds

    Speaking fees for Matthew Symonds, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Matthew Symonds are available upon request for live events and available upon request for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Matthew Symonds, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Matthew Symonds speak about?

    Matthew Symonds is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Business, Culture, Economy and Finance, Foreign Policy, Government, Homeland Security and Terrorism, Journalism, Media, Political Speakers, Public Policy, Speakers by Industry.
  • Where does Matthew Symonds travel from?

    Matthew Symonds generally travels from London, UK, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Matthew Symonds’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Matthew Symonds for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Matthew Symonds for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Matthew Symonds or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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Defense and Security Editor at The Economist

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Matthew Symonds Biography

Matthew Symonds is Defence and Diplomatic Editor covering a wide range of security-related and foreign-policy issues including arms control and nuclear proliferation. He joined The Economist in 1997 as Technology and Communications Editor, later taking the roles of Political Editor and author of the "Bagehot" column, followed by Industry Editor from May 2007 until August 2010 when he took up his current role. Mr Symonds is also a founding director of Reach-To-Teach, a charity that brings school education to tribal and migrant children in Gujarat. Mr Symonds is the author of “Softwar: and intimate portrait of Larry Ellison and Oracle” published in 2003. Prior to The Economist Mr Symonds was chief economics commentator of the Daily Telegraph (1981-86), Co-founder and Editorial Director of Newspaper Publishing plc (1986-94), Deputy Editor and the Executive Editor of the Independent (1986-94), business columnist for the Sunday Express (1995) and Director of Strategy for BBC Worldwide Television (1995-97).

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  • How do I book Matthew Symonds to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Matthew Symonds for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Matthew Symonds, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Matthew Symonds or any other speaker of your choice.
  • What are the speaker fees for Matthew Symonds

    Speaking fees for Matthew Symonds, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Matthew Symonds are available upon request for live events and available upon request for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Matthew Symonds, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Matthew Symonds speak about?

    Matthew Symonds is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Business, Culture, Economy and Finance, Foreign Policy, Government, Homeland Security and Terrorism, Journalism, Media, Political Speakers, Public Policy, Speakers by Industry.
  • Where does Matthew Symonds travel from?

    Matthew Symonds generally travels from London, UK, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Matthew Symonds’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Matthew Symonds for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Matthew Symonds for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Matthew Symonds or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.

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All American Entertainment (AAE) exclusively represents the interests of talent buyers, and does not claim to be the agency or management for any speaker or artist on this site. AAE is a talent booking agency for paid events only. We do not handle requests for donation of time or media requests for interviews, and cannot provide celebrity contact information.

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