Sayeeda Warsi

Britain's First Muslim Government Minister

Baroness Sayeeda Warsi is a lawyer, author, business woman and member of the House of Lords. She was Britain’s first Muslim Cabinet Minister; Chairman of the Conservative party 2010-12 and a Minister at the Foreign Office 2010-14.

"One of the strongest female personalities in British and European politics"

Topics

Diversity and Inclusion
Global Politics
Human Rights
The Evolution and Integration of New Societal Values
Ensuring Ethics in your Business
Women in Business

Languages

She presents in English.

How she presents

Sayeeda is a popular and influential speaker who brings generous passion, warmth and insight to every event. She is a uniquely engaging and entertaining speaker.

Publications

2017 The Enemy Within: A Tale of Muslim Britain

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In Detail

Sayeeda has been a major driver of three start-up businesses; one in the service sector and two in manufacturing, all of which have developed into vibrant and successful SMEs. In Government she led the campaign to ensure that Britain became the first western country to issue a Sukuk (Islamic bond), which was issued in 2014. She also Chaired the Global Islamic Finance & Investment Group. Sayeeda Warsi is Chair of the Baroness Warsi Foundation and Trustee of the Savayra Foundation, both of which focus on social mobility and gender equality. Sayeeda is the author of ‘The Enemy Within’, a provocative and brutally honest account of the relationship between Islam and Britain.

What she offers you

In her presentations, Sayeeda talks with passion about highlights and controversies in her public life. Conscious of the rise in right-wing populism spreading across Europe and many other countries, she offers tremendous insight into what effect apparent Islamophobia has on trade and society.