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Head of Visual and Data Journalism at Financial Times

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Alan Smith Biography

Alan Smith is the head of visual and data journalism at the Financial Times. With a background in cartography and digital mapping, he has spent the last decade finding ways of bringing statistics to wider audiences.

A data visualization specialist, he writes the FT’s popular “Chart Doctor” column, and in 2010, he was an inaugural recipient of the Royal Statistical Society's Award for Excellence in Official Statistics. He was appointed Office of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the Queen's 2011 Birthday Honours list.

Alan is an experienced presenter, having lectured extensively on how to communicate with data. His TEDx talk, “Why you should love statistics,” was a TED.com featured talk in 2017. Previously, he worked at the UK’s Office for National Statistics, where he founded its award-winning Data Visualisation Centre.

Previously he was Head of Digital Content at the UK Office for National Statistics (ONS). Alan received a BA in geography from the University of Lancaster and holds an MSc in GIS from Salford University.

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Head of Visual and Data Journalism at Financial Times

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Alan Smith Biography

Alan Smith is the head of visual and data journalism at the Financial Times. With a background in cartography and digital mapping, he has spent the last decade finding ways of bringing statistics to wider audiences.

A data visualization specialist, he writes the FT’s popular “Chart Doctor” column, and in 2010, he was an inaugural recipient of the Royal Statistical Society's Award for Excellence in Official Statistics. He was appointed Office of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the Queen's 2011 Birthday Honours list.

Alan is an experienced presenter, having lectured extensively on how to communicate with data. His TEDx talk, “Why you should love statistics,” was a TED.com featured talk in 2017. Previously, he worked at the UK’s Office for National Statistics, where he founded its award-winning Data Visualisation Centre.

Previously he was Head of Digital Content at the UK Office for National Statistics (ONS). Alan received a BA in geography from the University of Lancaster and holds an MSc in GIS from Salford University.

Alan Smith Videos

  • Data Visualisation
    Ever struggled to translate complex data and technical information into engaging content? Want to learn how to create winning data visualisation?...

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  • How to book Alan Smith?

    Our booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure talent like Alan Smith for both live and virtual events for over 20 years. The team at All American Entertainment represents and listens to the needs of organizations and corporations seeking to hire keynote speakers, celebrities or entertainers for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment. Fill out a booking request form for Alan Smith, 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 pricing information and check availability for Alan Smith or any other celebrity of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Alan Smith?

    Speaking fees for Alan Smith, or any other keynote speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The amount that Alan Smith charges to speak often varies according to the circumstances, including their schedule, market conditions, length of presentation, and the location of the event. The speaker fees listed on this website are intended to serve as a guideline only. In some cases, the actual quote may be above or below the stated range. For the most current fee to hire Alan Smith, please fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak with an experienced booking agent.
  • Who is the agent for Alan Smith?

    All American Entertainment has successfully secured celebrity talent like Alan Smith for clients worldwide for more than 20 years. As a full-service talent 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. Fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Alan Smith for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service talent booking agency?

    All American Speakers is a "buyers agent" and exclusively represents talent buyers, meeting planners and event professionals, who are looking to secure celebrities and speakers for personal appearances, speaking engagements, corporate entertainment, public relations campaigns, commercials, or endorsements. We do not exclusively represent Alan Smith or claim ourselves as the exclusive booking agency, business manager, publicist, speakers bureau or management for Alan Smith or any other speaker or celebrity on this website. For more information on how we work and what makes us unique, please read the AAE Advantage.

Alan Smith is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Alan Smith for your event is available upon request. Alan Smith generally travels from LondonUK and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Edward Tenner, Audrey Tang, Eduardo Sáenz de Cabezón, Hannah Fry and Mitch Resnick. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Alan Smith for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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    Ever struggled to translate complex data and technical information into engaging content? Want to learn how to create winning data visualisation? Hear from award-winning specialist, lecturer and...

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This website is a resource for event professionals and strives to provide the most comprehensive catalog of thought leaders and industry experts to consider for speaking engagements. A listing or profile on this website does not imply an agency affiliation or endorsement by the talent.

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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