Spring Keynote Address Lunch
Schedule
Thu May 21 2026 at 12:00 pm to 02:30 pm
UTC+01:00Location
Norton House Hotel & Spa | West Lothian, SC
About this Event
Join us as we host a special keynote lunch attended by a range of businesses.
Our popular lunches offer plenty of opportunities to network and create new connections.
Enjoy a 2- course lunch at the prestigious Norton House Hotel while hearing from our keynote speaker, Dr Martin Gallagher, former Police Scotland Superintendent, crisis leader at the G8, London Olympics and COP26, bestselling author and regular BBC/Sky News commentator.
His speech will look at “Leading Through Crisis: What Counter‑Terrorism and High‑Risk Policing Teach Today’s Business Leaders”
Expect powerful, practical insights from three decades of frontline leadership.
ABOUT OUR KEYNOTE SPEAKER:
Dr Martin Gallagher — Leading Through Crisis
Dr Martin Gallagher is a former Police Scotland Superintendent whose 30‑year career spanned intelligence operations, serious crime investigation, and leadership in some of the UK’s most high‑pressure environments. He played key roles in major national events including the G8 Summit, the London Olympics, COP26, and the merger of Scotland’s police forces. As Area Commander of Paisley, he led Scotland’s largest town through complex organisational and operational challenges, and successfully delivered major technology transformation projects.
Recognised with three commendations for personal bravery, Martin also served internationally as a leadership mentor in Southeast Asia and has gone on to support criminal investigations across Africa and in the United States as an expert witness. He is a regular commentator with BBC, Sky News, GB News, LBC and other broadcasters.
Holding a PhD in Criminology and two Masters degrees in Terrorism Studies and Criminal Justice Studies, Martin has authored more than 70 publications, including his 2024 book Terror for Profit. He also leads The Job’s Forgotten, a 600‑strong group of retired emergency services personnel whose campaigning has achieved national media coverage and secured significant financial redress for its members.
Drawing on real‑world crisis leadership, counter‑terrorism strategies and high‑risk decision‑making, Martin brings powerful, practical insights for today’s business leaders.
Where is it happening?
Norton House Hotel & Spa, Norton House Hotel & Spa, West Lothian, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
GBP 0.00 to GBP 55.50
