As Tony Blair’s former right hand man, communications strategist and chief spokesman Alastair Campbell is one of a handful credited with creating New Labour and transforming the party’s political fortunes. Although a contentious figure, Alastair’s influence and contribution is widely acknowledged as a founding stone of a team that transformed Britain’s political landscape.

Sport remains one of Alastair’s overriding passions. In his time he has been a newspaper sports editor, competed in countless marathons and triathlons and acted as Communications Director on Sir Clive Woodward’s 2005 Lions Tour. On the speaking platform he clearly illustrates the lessons the boardroom can learn from the pressures of international sport.

Alastair currently works as a writer, blogger and journalist, as well as devoting considerable time to his work as Chairman of Fund Raising for Leukemia Research and to raising awareness for numerous mental health charities.

Never far from controversy, Alastair has been back in the public eye during the recent general election. His full diaries, revealing the Blair/Brown leadership struggle for the first time, will be published at 6 monthly intervals throughout this year and next. As a result of Alastair’s involvement in the 13 years of Labour rule, it is undeniable that he can speak authoritatively on change management, strategy, implementation, communications and leadership.