the observer business roundtable

In a fast-paced and rapidly changing world The Observer Business Roundtable provides the time, expertise and an influential network to help today’s business leaders navigate through uncertainty and learn from each other’s experience.


Gathering fortnightly, our editors host an hour-long discussion with the world’s most experienced business leaders, creatives, scientists and leading voices from government and civil society.


Members also gain access to our full suite of journalism, wider editorial events and podcasts.


Become part of this rapidly growing network, gain access to privileged conversations and share your perspectives and observations on the world today.


To register your interest in joining, please email us at roundtable@tortoisemedia.com

Business Roundtable

Upcoming speakers:

Baroness Deborah Mattinson

Senior advisor, Teneo; former Director of Strategy to Keir Starmer – On Labour’s strategy one year on

Baroness Gustafsson of Chesterton CBE

Minister for Investment – On the UK’s investment strategy in a competitive world

John Flint

CEO, National Wealth Fund – On unlocking investment in the UK

Fintan Slye

National Energy System Operator (NESO) – On the future of UK energy

Previous speakers include:

Lord Adair Turner

Chair, Energy Transitions Commission – on the energy transition and international competition

Baroness Shriti Vadera

Chair, Prudential plc – on private finance for climate change

Andy Haldane

CEO, The RSA; former Chief Economist at the Bank of England – on a UK growth agenda that champions innovation without adding to the Treasury bill

Sir John Sawers

the former head of MI6; Executive Chairman, Newbridge Advisory – on navigating geopolitical risks in 2024

The Responsible Business Forum Reception

Each year we gather Britain’s leaders – Board Directors and C-suite – of public, private and most promising companies to collectively consider how best to drive growth, prosperity and positive futures for people and the planet.


Our Business Members are invited to join the associated evening drinks reception following the Forum and hear from some of the day’s key contributors.


Invitations to the Forum are by invitation only.

The Responsible Energy Forum 2023

Membership is confirmed on application or via invitation-only:

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  • hear it first in our fortnightly breakfast roundtables with Leaders from business, society and government;
  • receive exclusive Member’s notes summarising headlines from each roundtable;
  • gain access to our annual Responsible Business Forum reception, alongside an influential audience of 70% C-Suite and board director-level attendees;
  • gain a digital subscription to The Observer with exclusive newsletters, early access to our award-winning podcast series, and our live journalism events;
  • gain a network of engaged and influential business leaders

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