Baroness Tina Stowell is a respected leader, communicator and keynote speaker on trust, public confidence and inclusive leadership. She built a distinguished career at the highest levels of government, media and corporate governance, becoming known for her ability to connect with people from all backgrounds. Tina brings a powerful message to audiences: when leaders truly listen, respect perspectives that differ from their own and build trust through transparency, they enable change that genuinely matters.
Tina’s journey began when she left school at sixteen and started work as a secretary, determined to make her own opportunities. She went on to hold high-pressure roles in the civil service, working at the Ministry of Defence, the British Embassy in Washington and later in the Press Office at 10 Downing Street. Her early experience grounded her approach to leadership, shaped by real insight into people’s worries and the realities of their lives.
She continued to rise through roles that required calm judgement under scrutiny, joining the BBC where she became Head of Corporate Affairs. In 2011, she entered the House of Lords and later served as a Cabinet Minister and Leader of the House of Lords, guiding major government legislation through Parliament. Beyond politics, she has chaired the Charity Commission for England and Wales and today leads the House of Lords Communications and Digital Committee, overseeing issues of media integrity, digital responsibility and public trust in technology.
As a keynote speaker, Tina brings warmth, honesty and deep insight into how leaders can build trust in uncertain times. She draws on lessons from government, media and public life to show how listening, respect and humility can bring people together, even when their experiences differ. She demonstrates that trust is earned not through statements or status, but through everyday actions that show integrity and genuine care for others. Her talks give audiences practical tools for strengthening relationships, improving culture and creating environments where people feel valued, heard and confident that their leaders are working in their best interests.
