Conference Speakers

Sharing their wisdom, expertise and experience, an external business, keynote or conference speaker will inspire and inform. To help you through the daunting maze of picking the right speaker please call us on 020 8866 8967 or e mail us at conferencepresenters@speakerscorner.co.uk    

Kanya King -Add Kanya King to wishlist

Kanya King MBE is an internationally recognised entrepreneur and innovator in the music industry. Kanya speaks on subjects from entrepreurship to adversity

Doug Richard -Add Doug Richard to wishlist

A dragon on BBC2's Dragon's Den, serial entrepreneur & multi-millionaire Doug Richard inspires & motivates with tales of his success & his vision of the future

Peter Draper -Add Peter Draper to wishlist

Former Director of Marketing at Manchester United, Peter Draper is ideally positioned to speak about branding, marketing and customer service

Jackie Stewart -Add Jackie Stewart to wishlist

Sir Jackie Stewart is an exceptional motivational speaker drawing on his vast experience in the world of motor sports

James Averdieck -Add James Averdieck to wishlist

James , is the founder and Managing Director of Gü Chocolate Puds who has realised his dream of selling soufflés to the French and chocolate to the Belgians.

Lynne Franks -Add Lynne Franks to wishlist

One of the world's top PR & marketing strategists, futurist Lynne has tracked consumer patterns for thirty years predicting lifestyle preferences & directions

Guy Browning -Add Guy Browning to wishlist

Guy is one of the wittiest and most astute observers of life in Britain today - the David Attenborough of the business jungle - unique & highly amusing!

Sherron Watkins -Add Sherron Watkins to wishlist

Sherron Watkins has been lauded by the media for her courageous action of blowing the whistle on the Enron accounting irregularities - now a speaker and author

Paul Sloane -Add Paul Sloane to wishlist

Paul Sloane is one of the foremost author and speakers on creative problem solving and lateral leadership, ideal for both keynote speeches and after dinner

Greg Dyke -Add Greg Dyke to wishlist

Greg Dyke, Director General of the BBC from 2000 to 2004

Adair Turner -Add Adair Turner to wishlist

Vice chairman of Merrill Lynch Europe and former Director General of the CBI

Alan Hughes -Add Alan Hughes to wishlist

Adviser and speaker on practical business leadership, marketing and real customer service. He has grown the profits of every business he has run.

Jeff Grout -Add Jeff Grout to wishlist

Business Consultant, author, commentator, columnist and public speaker, Jeff Grout is the former managing director of the recruitment company, Robert Half

Richard Reed -Add Richard Reed to wishlist

Co-founder of Innocent Drinks, the UK's fastest growing food and drinks company, Richard with his 2 buddies are truly great entrepreneurs

Tim Waterstone -Add Tim Waterstone to wishlist

One of the most astute and determined businessmen of recent years, Tim is the founder of Waterstone's bookstores and former Chairman of HMV Media Group

Karan Bilimoria -Add Karan Bilimoria to wishlist

Founder of Cobra Beer, Karan Bilimoria has won numerous business awards for his outstanding achievements and contribution to industry

Charles Dunstone -Add Charles Dunstone to wishlist

Founder and Managing Director of The Carphone Warehouse Group PLC, Charles is a charismatic, motivational and interesting business speaker

Noreena Hertz -Add Noreena Hertz to wishlist

Noreena Hertz is an engaging and passionate speaker who builds a compelling case for a new kind of business environment

Richard Richardson -Add Richard Richardson to wishlist

Together with John Barnes, Richard turned Harry Ramsden's from a single Fish & Chip shop into a highly successful international brand on a shoestring

William Hague -Add William Hague to wishlist

Former leader of the Conservative Party, the Rt Hon William Hague MP uses his blend of corporate and political experience to engage with the audience

Rachel Elnaugh -Add Rachel Elnaugh to wishlist

Rachel is an inspirational role model and excellent business & motivational speaker speaking about the highs and lows of business. Rachel is also a former Dragon

Barry Gibbons -Add Barry Gibbons to wishlist

Fomer CEO of Burger King, Barry explores 'intuitive' marketing, as well as energising people and achieving a customer relationship beyond satisfaction

Rowan Gibson -Add Rowan Gibson to wishlist

Global business strategist, bestselling author & conference speaker, Rowan Gibson helps organisations to 'rethink' strategy, innovation, branding and culture.

Antony Worrall Thompson -Add Antony Worrall Thompson to wishlist

Television celebrity cook, Antony Worrall Thompson is an award-winning chef with a string of restaurants and is a great asset at any event

James Caan -Add James Caan to wishlist

An expert in building and selling profitable businesses, James Caan joined as one of the Dragons in Dragons Den in the fifth series and is an excellent business speaker

Jonas Ridderstrale -Add Jonas Ridderstrale to wishlist

Co-author of 'Funky Business' and 'Karaoke Capitalism' Jonas combines academic rigor, forceful logic and funky free-thinking - a true work-out for the wits

Robin Sieger -Add Robin Sieger to wishlist

Former BBC Head of Light Entertainment & author of 'Natural Born Winners', Robin is a powerfully motivating and humorous speaker

Aldo Zilli -Add Aldo Zilli to wishlist

One of the most flamboyant chefs in the UK, Aldo is patron of the Zilli restaurant chain and TV personality ideal for any cookery inspired event

Hamish McRae -Add Hamish McRae to wishlist

An economics journalist and associate editor for the Independent, Hamish is a renowned speaker on the world's economy and the future.

James Bellini -Add James Bellini to wishlist

'A historian of the future' with a close interest in key strategic challenges facing current and future management up to Horizon 2020

Tim Drake -Add Tim Drake to wishlist

Combining personal with business experience, Tim delivers both insights and motivation. He changes thinking, which changes behaviour and thus produces results

Sahar Hashemi -Add Sahar Hashemi to wishlist

Co-Founder of Coffee Republic is an inspiration to all - Sahar had an idea, gave up her professional job, stopped 'thinking about it' and 'did it'!

Frances Cairncross -Add Frances Cairncross to wishlist

Frances is Rector of Exeter College, Oxford University. She was former managing editor of the Economist, an author and has chaired conferences worldwide

David Magliano -Add David Magliano to wishlist

David Magliano was Director of Marketing for London 2012. David is the only person to have been named UK Marketer of the Year twice

Phil Spencer -Add Phil Spencer to wishlist

Phil Spencer hosts, alongside Kirsty Allsop, the hit television series 'Location, Location, Location'. Phil's engaging personality is a hit with any audience

Jan Carlzon -Add Jan Carlzon to wishlist

Former President & CEO of Scandinavian Airlines, Jan speaks on leadership, leadership development and service management in customer-driven organisations

Duncan Bannatyne -Add Duncan Bannatyne to wishlist

Entrepreneur Duncan made his fortune in nursing homes and fitness clubs. He is a star of the hit BBC2 show Dragons' Den

Tanya Beckett -Add Tanya Beckett to wishlist

Tanya Beckett is a business & news presenter for the BBC. A former Investment banker, Tanya is an expert in the world of finance and business

Stephane Garelli -Add Stephane Garelli to wishlist

Stephane Garelli is an internationally reknown keynote speaker on economics and business matters. He is Director of World Competitiveness Yearbook & Professor at IMD

Jeremy Rifkin -Add Jeremy Rifkin to wishlist

Jeremy Rifkin talks on the economic, environmental, social and cultural impacts of new technologies introduced into the global economy

Peter Gershon -Add Peter Gershon to wishlist

Sir Peter Gershon is the former head of the Office of Goverment Commerce. His career has spanned both the private and public sectors.

Karren Brady -Add Karren Brady to wishlist

MD of Birmingham City FC, Karren is known as the first woman of football and a charismatic and motivational speaker

Peninah Thomson -Add Peninah Thomson to wishlist

With wide ranging experience in strategy, organisational change and leadership, Peninah Thomson has particular interest in women's issues and work life balance

Frank Furness -Add Frank Furness to wishlist

Frank Furness is a sought after motivational and after dinner speaker. His lively, enthusiastic and humorous style has inspired audiences around the world.

Peter Senge -Add Peter Senge to wishlist

Dr Peter Senge's book 'The Fifth Discipline' is one of the seminal books on management theory. Dr Senge lectures extensively throughout the world.

Charles Leadbeater -Add Charles Leadbeater to wishlist

Charles Leadbeater is one of the top management thinkers in the world and advises and speaks to many major corporations about innovation and knowledge

Nick Wheeler -Add Nick Wheeler to wishlist

Nick Wheeler is Founder and Managing Director of Charles Tyrwhitt Shirts, the leading mail order clothes company.

Aidan Halligan -Add Aidan Halligan to wishlist

Aidan Halligan was the former Director of Clinical Governance for the NHS, his keynote speeches on change and service excellence are suitable for any business

Dan Germain -Add Dan Germain to wishlist

Dan works at Innocent, one of the fastest growing companies in the UK. It involves entrepreneurs, innovation, creativity, marketing & fruit by the bucketload.

Tim Smit -Add Tim Smit to wishlist

Co-founder & Chief Executive of the amazing Eden Project, Tim Smit has received many awards and accolades for his outstanding achievement

Richard Scase -Add Richard Scase to wishlist

Richard is one of the UK's leading business strategists and authoritative business forecaster of scenarios for this century

Kirstie Allsop -Add Kirstie Allsop to wishlist

Star of hit television series, Location, Location, Location alongside Phil Spencer, Kirstie is one of the leading property gurus on television today

Marc Koska -Add Marc Koska to wishlist

Marc Koska is a highly motivational and enthusiastic speaker. He has fought ignorance, bureaucracy & vested interest to create a highly successful & dynamic company.

Nigel Barlow -Add Nigel Barlow to wishlist

Nigel Barlow is one of the most dynamic business speakers on creativity, change & customer care. He has been described as an alchemy of change for any audience

Ellis Watson -Add Ellis Watson to wishlist

Ellis Watson was MD of Celador and helped create 'Who Wants To Be A Millionaire', now MD of Menzies, Ellis talks on change and spreading inspiration

Katie Hopkins -Add Katie Hopkins to wishlist

Katie Hopkins – the undisputed star of The Apprentice Series Three – and a true Alpha female, is the only Apprentice ever to say ‘no’ to Sir Alan Sugar

René Carayol -Add René Carayol to wishlist

One of the world’s leading speakers on e-business and its impact on organisations and people

Rohit Talwar -Add Rohit Talwar to wishlist

Rohit Talwar is an internationally renowned futurist and award winning inspirational speaker. He inspires and educates through 'how to' messages and advice

Michelle Mone -Add Michelle Mone to wishlist

One of the UK's leading female entrepreneurs, founder & CEO of Ultimo, Michelle Mone is a passionate and engaging speaker

Peter Jones -Add Peter Jones to wishlist

Entrepreneur Peter Jones is one of the leading television business celebrities of today

Tracy Edwards -Add Tracy Edwards to wishlist

Tracy Edwards speaks candidly about the highs and lows of her career, provdiing an inspirational and motivational platform for all audiences to draw on her experiences

PY Gerbeau -Add PY Gerbeau to wishlist

Renowned for his work at the Dome & EuroDisney, PY heads up the Xscape retail complex and has a wealth of business knowledge to share with all

John Barnes -Add John Barnes to wishlist

Together with Richard Richardson, John turned Harry Ramsden's from a single Fish & Chip shop into a highly successful international brand on a shoestring

Gerald Ratner -Add Gerald Ratner to wishlist

Gerald Ratner talks about his life in a humourous and motivational way and how he picked himself up after 'that' gaffe to run a successful business.

Costas Markides -Add Costas Markides to wishlist

Costas Markides is a Professor of Strategic and International Management, he is an excellent keynote speaker on business and strategy and a best selling author

Liz Jackson -Add Liz Jackson to wishlist

Being young and blind has not hindered business lady extraordinaire, Liz Jackson, achieving great success with her company Great Guns Marketing

Richard Needham -Add Richard Needham to wishlist

Sir Richard Needham's experience in the business and politics makes him ideally positioned to speak on risk taking, turnarounds and innovation

Juan Senor -Add Juan Senor to wishlist

Juan Senor is one of Europe’s leading business presenters as well as an established independent producer and director and a powerful motivational speaker.

Kjell Nordstrom -Add Kjell Nordstrom to wishlist

An unconventional, dynamic, highly effective speaker and best selling author, Kjell is definitely not your typical conservative business guru in a suit

Gerry Robinson -Add Gerry Robinson to wishlist

Business Leader, Sir Gerry Robinson fronted BBC's 'Can Gerry Robinson fix the NHS' and 'I'll show them whose boss'

David Blunkett -Add David Blunkett to wishlist

David Blunkett in his political life has been in charge of many of the major governmental portfolios. Equally adept at keynote speaking & anecdotal story telling

Quinton Coetzee -Add Quinton Coetzee to wishlist

A specialist on bush survival and successful tribal existance, Quinton uses this as a metaphor for business excellence including teamwork and self-motivation

Declan Curry -Add Declan Curry to wishlist

Declan Curry is one of the BBC's foremost business presenters. An excellent after dinner or conference speaker, Declan is equally adept at hosting any event

Simon Woodroffe -Add Simon Woodroffe to wishlist

Founder of Yo Sushi, entrepreneur Simon is a charismatic and motivational speaker and former Dragon on the hit television show Dragons Den

Steven Norris -Add Steven Norris to wishlist

Former Conservative MP and Minister for Transport for London. Ran for London mayor as the Tory candidate in the 2000 and 2004 elections

Lucy Marcus -Add Lucy Marcus to wishlist

Bringing a 360 degree perspective, Lucy has worked in the old and new economies of software, the internet, government and industry

Luke Johnson -Add Luke Johnson to wishlist

Luke Johnson grew Pizza Express from 12 restaurants to over 250. He then started Signature, which owned The Ivy and Le Caprice, as well as the Belgo chain.

Ray Hammond -Add Ray Hammond to wishlist

A world-renowned futurologist, technology analyst and commentator on the digital age, Ray Hammond has an interactive and entertaining style of speaking

Julia Hailes -Add Julia Hailes to wishlist

Julia Hailes is a leading opinion former, freelance consultant and keynote speaker on social, environmental and ethical issues

Hamish Taylor -Add Hamish Taylor to wishlist

The "master thief" based on transferring ideas and innovations between sectors, Hamish Taylor has led a fast track career through various high profile roles

Barbara Cassani -Add Barbara Cassani to wishlist

Well known as CEO of low cost airline 'Go' and for her involvement in the London Olympic 2012 bid, Barbara is an inspirational speaker

Archie Norman -Add Archie Norman to wishlist

From business to politics, Asda Chairman to Chief Executive of the Conservative Party, Archie delivers speeches on leadership, change and customer service

Jacqueline Gold -Add Jacqueline Gold to wishlist

CEO of Ann Summers and Knickerbox, Jacqueline is one of Britain's most successful businesswomen and an inspiration to thousands of women.