



Phil Hogan is a seasoned political leader and former EU Commissioner for Trade and Agriculture. With over 30 years of national and international experience, he offers powerful insights into negotiation, global trade, policymaking, and leadership in complex environments.




Phil Hogan is a former European Commissioner for Trade and European Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, with more than three decades of political and leadership experience. Renowned for his negotiation skills and pragmatic approach, he has played a central role in shaping international trade agreements and European policy at the highest levels.
Phil Hogan began his political career in Kilkenny, Ireland, being elected to the county council at the age of 22 and becoming its youngest-ever chairman at 25. He entered national politics as a Senator in 1987 and then served as a member of the Irish Parliament (Dáil Éireann) from 1989 to 2014.
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Phil Hogan is a confident and dynamic speaker, combining gravitas with clarity. He draws on decades of political experience to deliver speeches that are both insightful and practical, whether for corporate audiences, governments, or international forums.
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Phil Hogan is a former European Commissioner for Trade and European Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, with more than three decades of political and leadership experience. Renowned for his negotiation skills and pragmatic approach, he has played a central role in shaping international trade agreements and European policy at the highest levels.
Phil Hogan began his political career in Kilkenny, Ireland, being elected to the county council at the age of 22 and becoming its youngest-ever chairman at 25. He entered national politics as a Senator in 1987 and then served as a member of the Irish Parliament (Dáil Éireann) from 1989 to 2014.
His roles included:
Phil Hogan is a confident and dynamic speaker, combining gravitas with clarity. He draws on decades of political experience to deliver speeches that are both insightful and practical, whether for corporate audiences, governments, or international forums.
Audiences value his ability to:
Phil has contributed to national and EU policy frameworks and is a frequent commentator on European trade, economics, and sustainability.
Phil has worked at the highest levels of political negotiation with global powers, regional blocs, and EU institutions, making him one of Europe’s most experienced voices on policy, leadership, and international trade.
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