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Ian Livingstone
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Ian Livingstone is an inspirational keynote speaker on business and entrepreneurship. He is a leading pioneer of interactive entertainment and fiction, and one of the leading players behind best selling games such as 'Tomb Raider' and 'Hitman'.
Games Workshop and Dungeons & Dragons
1975 Ian Livingstone founded Games Workshop with Steve Jackson and launched Dungeons & Dragons in Europe and the Games Workshop retail chain. In 1977 he launched White Dwarf, the UK’s first interactive games magazine, and was its editor for 5 years. In 1982, again with Steve Jackson, he devised Fighting Fantasy, the series of interactive gamebooks that sold over 15 million copies in 23 languages. He wrote more than 20 books in the series including his best-selling Deathtrap Dungeon. He has also invented many board games.
Ian Livingstone: Eidos & Lara Croft
In 1992 he became Deputy Chairman of computer games company Domark. In 1995 he oversaw the merger and flotation of Domark with technology company Eidos and served as Executive Chairman of the Board of the new interactive entity Eidos plc until 2002. At Eidos - the UK's leading developer and publisher of video games - he was instrumental in securing many of the company's major franchises including Tomb Raider and Hitman.
Ian Livingstone's Award and Achievements
- In 2000 he was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Technology by the University of Abertay Dundee.
- In 2002 he was awarded the BAFTA Special Award for his outstanding contribution to the interactive entertainment industry.
- In 2003 he was appointed Creative Industries advisor to the British Council.
- In 2004 he was made a Creative Industries Luminary for London.
- In 2004 he was appointed Non-Executive Chairman of Bright Things plc.
- In 2005 he was appointed Skillset’s Chair of the Computer Games Skills Forum.
- In 2006 he was awarded an OBE in the New Year’s Honours List for his contribution to the Computer Games Industry.
- In 2010 Ian Livingstone was awarded a British Inspiration Award for his work in the interactive entertainment sector
Ian is Life President for Eidos and a spokesperson for the UK video games industry as a whole. Ian is an excellent keynote speaker with a great deal of knowledge and personal experience.
He lives in South West London with his wife Frances and four children and is trying hard to find the time to finish his new children’s novel.
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Ian Livingstone, founder of Games Workshop wins British Inspiration Award
29th April 2010Pioneer of interactive entertainment and fiction, Ian Livingstone has been presented with an award at the British Inspiration Awards. Britain’s top creative, entrepreneurial and inspirational minds from the worlds of fashion, film, television, arts, science and innovation, were honoured at the inaugural British Inspiration Awards. Alexander McQueen, Sir James Dyson, Nick Park, Michael Eavis, and Sir Terence Conran were amongst the names recognised for their contribution to the Creative Economy of Great Britain and for the Inspiration that they have given to others.
29th April 2010Pioneer of interactive entertainment and fiction, Ian Livingstone has been presented with an award at the British Inspiration Awards. Britain’s top creative, entrepreneurial and inspirational minds from the worlds of fashion, film, television, arts, science and innovation, were honoured at the inaugural British Inspiration Awards. Alexander McQueen, Sir James Dyson, Nick Park, Michael Eavis, and Sir Terence Conran were amongst the names recognised for their contribution to the Creative Economy of Great Britain and for the Inspiration that they have given to others.
Wired Magazine highlights some of Britain's innovators and influencers including some great speakers
30th March 2010As Wired Magazine celebrates it's first anniversary in the UK, they highlight some of Britain's top influencers and innovators. Speakers Corner are delighted that some of their speakers appear in the list including Ian Livingstone and Ajaz Ahmed
30th March 2010As Wired Magazine celebrates it's first anniversary in the UK, they highlight some of Britain's top influencers and innovators. Speakers Corner are delighted that some of their speakers appear in the list including Ian Livingstone and Ajaz Ahmed
The Sunday Times Business Person of Year - The Finalists
23rd December 2009The Sunday Times has announced its list of contenders for their annual Business Person of the Year award. The finalists have shown true grit and determination - many have hauled their businesses through a rather perilous time unscathed and are survivors in the business world. The contenders are Angela Ahrendts (pictured left), Ross Brawn, Frank Chapman, Richard Cousins, Founders of Twitter, Jack Dorsey, Biz Stone and Evan Williams, Steve Jobs, Sam Laidlaw, Alan Mulally, Kate Swann, and John Varley.
23rd December 2009The Sunday Times has announced its list of contenders for their annual Business Person of the Year award. The finalists have shown true grit and determination - many have hauled their businesses through a rather perilous time unscathed and are survivors in the business world. The contenders are Angela Ahrendts (pictured left), Ross Brawn, Frank Chapman, Richard Cousins, Founders of Twitter, Jack Dorsey, Biz Stone and Evan Williams, Steve Jobs, Sam Laidlaw, Alan Mulally, Kate Swann, and John Varley.
BSkyB is Britain's most admired company 2009
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2nd December 2009Media firm BSkyB landed the top spot in Management Today's Britain's Most Admired Companies awards on monday night. Led by CEO Jeremy Darroch, the organisation is one of the youngest to be handed the accolade, topping each of the nine criteria to secure the award. Matthew Gwyther, editor of Management Today said: 'It (BSkyB) is barely more than a stripling upstart amongst the great names of UK business, some of which have been around for centuries in one form or another. It has shown that a class-leading product, well marketed and slickly delivered, can continue to grow and prosper even in the most challenging circumstances.' Tesco and Johnson Mathey took the second and third slots respectively, with Cadbury, GlaxoSmithKline and Rolls-Royce trailing at numbers four, five and six.
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Lessons learnt from Steve Jobs, co-founder of Apple - one of the greatest speakers ever
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19th November 2009The Times is featuring extracts from Simon Maier and Jerremy Kourdi's book 'The 100: Insights and lessons from 100 of the greatest speeches ever delivered'. Read The Times article on lessons learnt from one of the world's best speakers - Steve Jobs, co-founder of Apple and former chief executive officer of Pixar Animation Studios.
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Diageo wins 'Britain's Most Admired Company 2008' award
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Matching what is possible with what is needed - Rowan Gibson's latest online column
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30th October 2009Rowan Gibson is a global business strategist, a bestselling author and an expert on radical innovation. He teaches organisations how to seize new growth opportunities, create new markets and even transform industries by recalibrating their whole organisational system around the paradigm of innovation. He is also one of world’s most in-demand business speakers. Rowan has just published his latest online column about how companies need to drive innovation from both the technological side of the organisation and the customer side. To read Rowan's thoughts, just click on the title.
Stephen Fry pleased as punch with new appointment
16th August 2010It has been announced that Stephen Fry has been appointed to join the board at Norwich City football club and he joins a league of writers, chefs, and business leaders such as Theo Paphitis and Karren Brady who are well-acquainted with the world of business and football
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Ian Livingstone Reviews
Ian Livingstone has spoken and appeared at a number of recent corporate events. Please find some client speaker testimonials and reviews for Ian Livingstone for a number of these events and conferences. If you would like some additional information as to how to book Ian Livingstone for your corporate event, then please contact one of the Speakers Corner booking agents on +44 (0) 208 365 3200 or email info@speakerscorner.co.uk
"It was a real honour to welcome Ian Livingstone to the Bradford Animation Festival 2009 to deliver the keynote talk on his life in the games industry. Ian tales of his experiences working across table-top gaming, choose-your-own-adventure fiction and iconic videogames franchises such as Tomb Raider captivated and inspired the festival audience. Ian Livingstone is a true pioneer in interactive entertainment and his appearance was a real coup for Bradford."
Q & A with Ian Livingstone
Speakers Corner interviewed Ian Livingstone to give you a bit more insight as to the type of performance and delivery you would expect from Ian Livingstone However for more information on Ian Livingstone or details as to how to book Ian Livingstone for your corporate event, then please contact one of the Speakers Corner booking agents on +44 (0) 208 365 3200 or email info@speakerscorner.co.uk
Speakers Corner: How did the corporate speaking all start?
Ian Livingstone: Various people and organisations wanted to know more about my life in games.
Speakers Corner: Can you remember your first speaking engagement?
Ian Livingstone: Not really except I was quite nervous. It was many years ago.
Speakers Corner: And your last event?
Ian Livingstone: London College of Communication on 10th February 2010. I signed autographs after it.
Speakers Corner: Which event has been your favourite and why?
Ian Livingstone: Mumbai, India 2008 speaking to 2,500 students. They cheered enthusiastically throughout.
Speakers Corner: If you could speak at any event, past or future, what would it be?
Ian Livingstone: The next Tomb Raider movie premiere (if there was one)
Speakers Corner: Who would you most like to share a platform with?
Ian Livingstone: Bill Gates
Speakers Corner: On average, how many times a year do you speak at corporate events?
Ian Livingstone: Six to ten
Speakers Corner: Do you use powerpoint?
Ian Livingstone: Yes, but no boring text. Pictures and video only!
Speakers Corner: Are you as happy speaking to 50 as to 1,000 people?
Ian Livingstone: Yes, the more the merrier
Speakers Corner: How do you like to be introduced?
Ian Livingstone: Lara Croft’s father and Life President of Eidos, author and self-confessed Games Geek
Speakers Corner: Do you always like to do a briefing call before the event?
Ian Livingstone: Yes
Speakers Corner: What are the most asked for topics?
Ian Livingstone: My life in Games
Speakers Corner: Is your speech at all interactive with audience participation?
Ian Livingstone: Can be interactive for younger audiences who understand games.
Speakers Corner: Do you have any funny/embarrassing speaking anecdotes you care to share?
Ian Livingstone: Yes. Lots of Lara Croft amusing anecdotes.
Speakers Corner: Your favourite film?
Ian Livingstone: Bladerunner Director’s Cut
Speakers Corner: Is your speech at all interactive with audience participation?
Ian Livingstone: Can be interactive for younger audiences who understand games
Speakers Corner: Favourite book?
Ian Livingstone: On the Road by Jack Kerouac
Speakers Corner: Favourite holiday destination?
Ian Livingstone: Maldives
Speakers Corner: What’s your tipple?
Ian Livingstone: Fine red wine
Speakers Corner: Country or townie?
Ian Livingstone: Townie
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