Keynote Speakers

Sir Matthew is one of the UK's finest Olympic champions of all time with four rowing gold medals. To celebrate his achievements, he was knighted in 2005

The youngest Briton to climb Mount Everest and keen environmentalist, Bear Grylls is a inspirational speaker for any event and charismatic awards presenter

The most famous football referee in the world, Pierluigi Collina provides a fascinating glimpse of what it takes to be the best and stay the best

At 6 foot 10, former British Lion and England International, Martin could legitimately be described as one of the biggest people on the after dinner circuit!

Shaun Ellis conducts research on wolves in a unique way – by living with the wolves becoming part of their world. He is a charismatic and inspiring speaker

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

As an original Jamaican bobsled team member and 3-time Olympian, Devon Harris achieved his grand dream. One of the original 'Cool Runnings' team

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

A former Red Arrow & RAF fighter pilot, Justin offers an insight into the workings of the world's most celebrated formation aerobatic team

Simon Schama is University Professor of Art History and History at Columbia University in New York and renowned History documentary presenter