- London, United Kingdom
Matthew Gould Keynote Speaker
- Former UK Ambassador to Israel and acting UK Ambassador to Iran
- A diplomat for 25 years and a tech leader for 10
- Led digital transformation for the NHS through Covid
Matthew Gould's Biography
Matthew Gould is the only person to have been Ambassador or Acting Ambassador to both Israel and Iran, giving him a unique perspective on events unfolding in the Middle East. In addition, he was the Representative of the UK’s Joint Intelligence Committee in Washington DC, as well as serving on the personal staff of two British Prime Ministers and heading the office of two Foreign Secretaries.
After diplomacy, Matthew became a pioneering leader in tech policy for the UK Government, acting as Director of Cyber Security and then the first Director General in the UK Government for Digital Policy. He then served as CEO of NHSX, where he led the digital transformation of health and care in England. His team developed the NHS Datastore, enabling real-time data management during the pandemic, and built the award-winning NHS Covid Pass, providing vital solutions during a period of intense pressure on healthcare.
Matthew served as CEO of the Zoological Society of London (2022–2025), the international conservation charity that runs London Zoo.
Matthew Gould's Speaking Topics
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Middle East, foreign policy and diplomacy
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Technology and Government (as the British Government’s first Director General for Digital Policy)
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Health and Technology
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Resilience for leaders (based on experience in the NHS during Covid)
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Nature & Conservation
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Matthew is also a skilled chair, panel host and interviewer
Why Book Matthew Gould as a speaker?
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He is the only diplomat to have served as Ambassador or Acting Ambassador to both Israel and Iran, giving audiences a rare, first-hand perspective on geopolitics and security in the Middle East.
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He draws on senior roles across British government, including advising two Prime Ministers and representing the UK’s Joint Intelligence Committee in Washington, to explain how high-stakes political and security decisions are made.
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He led the digital transformation of health and care in England as CEO of NHSX, sharing practical lessons on leading complex change and deploying data and technology at scale.
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His briefings help leaders interpret geopolitical risk, understand the strategic impact of technology and make better decisions in a rapidly changing global environment.
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