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Michael Lockett’s Biography

Sir Michael Lockett is a trusted advisor to some of the world's most powerful and influential individuals, companies and institutions. He has more than 40 years of experience managing reputations and producing memorable moments.

As Chair of Audley, he specialises in all the elements needed to build, enhance, protect and sustain a reputation.

Earlier in his career Sir Michael worked in advertising before starting his own company, LIVE, the world's largest independently-owned live marketing business. At LIVE, he conceived the Hong Kong Handover Ceremony, British Airways' global relaunch and the London Eye's first New Year's Eve spectacular. He was also instrumental in developing “the story” for London's bid to host the 2012 Olympics, as well as the campaigns for the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi and the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio.

During the 1992 General Election campaign, Sir Michael headed the Conservative Party's presentation team for PM John Major. After a successful leadership campaign for David Cameron, for whom he subsequently staged the 2013 G8 summit, Sir Michael suggested... Sir Michael Lockett is a trusted advisor to some of the world's most powerful and influential individuals, companies and institutions. He has more than 40 years of experience managing reputations and producing memorable moments.

As Chair of Audley, he specialises in all the elements needed to build, enhance, protect and sustain a reputation.

Earlier in his career Sir Michael worked in advertising before starting his own company, LIVE, the world's largest independently-owned live marketing business. At LIVE, he conceived the Hong Kong Handover Ceremony, British Airways' global relaunch and the London Eye's first New Year's Eve spectacular. He was also instrumental in developing “the story” for London's bid to host the 2012 Olympics, as well as the campaigns for the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi and the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio.

During the 1992 General Election campaign, Sir Michael headed the Conservative Party's presentation team for PM John Major. After a successful leadership campaign for David Cameron, for whom he subsequently staged the 2013 G8 summit, Sir Michael suggested his role was taken in-house which brought his 15-year service to a close.

He directed HM The Queen's Golden Jubilee Concerts at Buckingham Palace and has worked with HRH The Prince of Wales' office since 2004.

In 2012, Sir Michael chaired the businesses in charge of the Royal Launch of The Shard as well as the Olympic and Paralympic Opening and Closing Ceremonies. He was CEO of the Thames River Pageant, and The Queen honoured him with a knighthood for his contributions to the project. Michael was Co-Chair of HM the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Pageant 2022, widely recognised as a triumph, and which turned out to be the final public appearance of Her Late Majesty The Queen.

He founded Audley to advise corporate, governmental and institutional leaders around the world. His other business concerns include education, research, events, executive search, branding, and film/digital. more less

Michael Lockett’s Newsfeed

The Times

Platinum Jubilee: Celebrations could help unite Britain, says pageant organiser Michael Lockett

Sir Michael Lockett, one of the organisers of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee, speaks to The Times about his hopes for the event and the impact it could have on the country's future.

Michael Lockett’s Background

Audley Limited

Chairman

London, UK

Audley is a strategic advisory firm that works with government and business leaders to help them achieve their professional, political or personal goals. It builds and delivers creative campaigns and strategies to help shift opinions, shape reputations and navigate change. Audley aids corporate, private and public sector clients facing reputation, communication, leadership or policy challenges.

CTN Group

Partner

London, UK

The CTN Group is a creative communications agency specialising in film and video, live events, strategic and leadership communication consultancy, operating out of its state of the art central London broadcast Studio.

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Other Business Interests

GEMS Education

Board Member

Founded in the UAE, GEMS Education is the biggest K-12 private education provider in the world, operating highly regarded independent schools globally.

Yonder Consulting Limited

Founding Board Member

London, UK

Located in London, New York and Hong Kong, Yonder blends strategy, insight and imagination to activate opportunity and deliver impactful business results.

Publications

The Telegraph

The Diamond Jubilee pageant, the Shard, the Olympics: no job's too big for Michael Lockett

Jul 2012

London, UK

Sir Michael Lockett, the mastermind behind the Diamond Jubilee pageant, is featured in an article by The Telegraph regarding the Royal launch of the Shard.

Awards & Recognition

2012 Diamond Jubilee Honours

Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order (KCVO)

Sep 2012

London, UK

Sir Michael was awarded for his work on the Diamond Jubilee Pageant on the River Thames in his capacity as Chief Executive of the Thames Diamond Jubilee Foundation.

2002 Golden Jubilee Honours

Commander of the Royal Victorian Order (CVO)

Aug 2002

London, UK

Sir Michael was responsible for the Queen's Golden Jubilee concerts and was appointed as Commander of the Royal Victorian Order in recognition of his contribution to the celebrations.

Charitable Interests

The Varkey Foundation

Trustee

Windlesham, UK

The Varkey Foundation strives for a quality education for every child and works to build the capacity and status of teachers to improve outcomes. It also mounts the $1 million annual Global Teacher Prize for the best teacher in the world.