Skip to main content
Alex Gerlis

Alex Gerlis

Ex BBC College of Journalism head of training

Expert on espionage & WWII

Fee: Please inquire

Areas of Expertise

Alex is available for both consulting and speaking engagements, with notable expertise in the following areas:

  • Intelligence, clandestine operations
  • Media, entertainment

Alex's Background

Alex Gerlis, author and expert on espionage, worked as a journalist for the BBC from 1983 to 2011, and as head of training for many years. Today Alex authors espionage thrillers, including a series set in the Second World War, The Spy Masters.

His first novel in the series, published in 2012, The Best of Our Spies, is currently being developed for a television series. Other books in the series include The Swiss Spy (2015), Vienna Spies (2017), and Berlin Spies (2018).

The Prince series of books includes Prince of Spies (March 2020), Sea of Spies (June 2020), and Ring of Spies (October 2020). End of Spies will be published this spring, and Alex is currently working on a new espionage-based book series.

More from Alex

Want to request Alex's Services?

Please tell us a bit about your organization, your objectives and your timeline. If you’re interested in more than one expert, please include all expert names. If you’re interested in specific areas of focus, please list them. A SPYEX representative will connect with you as soon as possible.

our experts

Experts from the world's top agencies and institutions — now available to boost your mission.

View All

Testimonials

“For many of our attendees, Eric's presentation was the highlight. He was engaging, animated, charming and able to extract important and relevant business lessons from his experience with the FBI. I'd recommend him as a speaker at any corporate event.”
John FullerPresident & CEO, Johnny RocketsEx FBI counterintelligence operative, Eric O'Neill
“One of the most highly decorated CIA field operations officers of his generation... if people knew the work he has done in the shadows of the Middle East, Europe, and Russia, they would sleep easier at night.”
Michael MorellFormer Acting Director, CIAon Ex CIA intelligence service officer, Marc Polymeropoulos
“Bob is a dynamic, humorous individual and kept the audience spellbound...try to do everything you can to meet this exceptional man and hear his fantastic stories.”
Lois GlabChairman, Ronald Reagan Presidential Library Docent Associationon Ex FBI special agent and undercover operative, Bob Hamer
“Bradley's fascinating stories, actionable lessons and unique perspective captivate, motivate and inspire audiences.”
Bob DoughertyFormer undercover operations officer & instructor, CIAon Ex double agent and former member of Nelson Mandela's spy unit, Bradley Steyn
“Tyler is a charismatic presenter whose talents lie not only in his grasp of hard-to-find facts, but his creative analysis and compelling storytelling. What is more, his audiences take away a lesson learned, something to apply to their own lives.”
Barry ScheckLawyer & Co-Founder, The Innocence Projecton author & private investigator, Tyler Maroney
“I would recommend Michele as a speaker for any executive event, thought leadership session, female empowerment, leadership, etc. She truly is a catalyzer of incredible content and debate — her content is simply eye opening.”
Alice GrassetHead of Marketing, Israel and Emerging Markets, Salesforceon Ex CIA undercover officer, Michele Rigby Assad
Contact Us