Sir Trevor Phillips is a popular broadcaster, writer, and former politician who wrote and presented Channel 4’s “Things We Won’t Say About Race (That Are True)”. Currently a Non-executive Director for Mind Gym and Chair for Green Park Interim and Executive Recruitment, Trevor has established his expertise on all things related to race, diversity, politics, and inclusion over the course of his career. He is now available to book for a myriad of events where he speaks candidly on diversity and inclusion and why they are important.
Co-Author of “Windrush: 75 Years of Modern Britain”, a book that he wrote along with his brother Mike Phillips, he outlines his personal experience as part of the troop that made the journey from Jamaica to Great Britain and what it was like assimilating into the British lifestyle. Trevor has also created the BBC series Windrush, which won a Royal Television Award for Best Documentary Series. A loved guest on The Andrew Marr Show, Good Morning Britain, The Pledge, Politics Lives and Have I Got News For You, he was the host of Trevor Phillips on Sunday broadcasted on Sky News. In 1999, he was honoured with the OBE title for his exemplary work in the television industry.
Outspoken on issues related to race, he has contributed to shows like What British Muslims Really Think. In 2022 he was granted knighthood for his services to equality and human rights and in 2006, he was awarded the Chevalier de la Legion d’Honneur, a French order of merit for his work in community integration and cohesion. Trevor has led a spectacular career, having been the Head of Current Affairs at London Weekend Television, Chair of the Great London Assembly, Former Chair of the Commission for Racial Equality, Director of Pepper Productions, Chair of the Equality and Human Rights Commission, President of the Partnership Council at John Lewis Partnership and Deputy Chair of National Equality Standard Board. As Member of the Labour Party, he was a part of the Commission for Racial Equality too.
Co-Founder of Webber Phillips and former Chairman of the Runnymede Trust and London Arts Board, Trevor is a regular contributor to publications like The Times, Daily Mail, The Sun, and The Sunday Times. He has a long, extraordinary career to his name, having solidified his status as a diversity and inclusion specialist. Hire Sir Trevor Phillips, if you are looking for an experienced speaker on matters such as diversity, inclusion, equality and race.
