Business

Entrepreneurs, innovators, journalists, politicians and CEO's of blue chip companies these famed corporate legends make up the who's who of the business world. To ensure you recruit a speaker who fits best with the occasion you have in mind please call us on +44 (0)20 8365 3200 or email info@speakerscorner.co.uk

Rohit Talwar -Add Talwar Rohit to wishlist

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

Hamish McRae -Add McRae Hamish to wishlist

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

Gordon Ramsay -Add Ramsay Gordon to wishlist

Star of Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares & Hells Kitchens, Michelin starred chef Gordon Ramsay is owner of numerous restaurants including Gordon Ramsay at Claridges

David Blunkett -Add Blunkett David 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

Richard Scase -Add Scase Richard to wishlist

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

James Averdieck -Add Averdieck James 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.

Garry Kasparov -Add Kasparov Garry to wishlist

A child chess prodigy who started playing as a five year old, Garry Kasparov qualified as an International Chess Master at the age of 16.

Jan Carlzon -Add Carlzon Jan to wishlist

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

Michael Bergdahl -Add Bergdahl Michael to wishlist

Michael Bergdahl is a professional international business speaker, author and turnaround specialist. Michael worked directly with founder of Wal-Mart Sam Walton

Robin Sieger -Add Sieger Robin to wishlist

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

Tracy Edwards -Add Edwards Tracy 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

Antony Worrall Thompson -Add Worrall Thompson Antony 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

Alex Thomson -Add Thomson Alex to wishlist

Alex Thomson is a familiar face as a regular main presenter of Channel 4 News. Alex is a great conference facilitator and chair for corporate events.

Barry Gibbons -Add Gibbons Barry to wishlist

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

Lucy Marcus -Add Marcus Lucy to wishlist

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

Rowan Gibson -Add Gibson Rowan to wishlist

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

Adrian Chiles -Add Chiles Adrian to wishlist

Television and radio presenter on Business, Finance and Sport. A familiar face on BBC2s Working Lunch and the unmistakable voice of Chiles on Saturday

Richard Richardson -Add Richardson Richard 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

Paul Fletcher -Add Fletcher Paul to wishlist

Paul Fletcher is a former professional footballer who has achieved great success in business and is a witty and motivational after dinner and conference speaker

Tim Smit -Add Smit Tim to wishlist

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

John Barnes -Add Barnes John 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

Barbara Cassani -Add Cassani Barbara 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

Liz Jackson -Add Jackson Liz to wishlist

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

Ben Cohen -Add Cohen Ben to wishlist

Co-founder of Ben & Jerry's Ice cream empire, Ben is a superb speaker on entrepreneurism, corporate social responsibility & radical business philosophyt

René Carayol -Add Carayol René to wishlist

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

Karan Bilimoria -Add Bilimoria Karan to wishlist

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

Peter Jones -Add Jones Peter to wishlist

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

Costas Markides -Add Markides Costas 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

Ken Livingstone -Add Livingstone Ken to wishlist

Ken has twice held the chief executive office in London's local government. He led the Greater London Council and was London's first Mayor.

Declan Curry -Add Curry Declan to wishlist

Presenter of BBC's Working Lunch, Declan Curry is an excellent after dinner or keynote speaker, conference facilitator or awards host

Greg Dyke -Add Dyke Greg to wishlist

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

Tim Campbell -Add Campbell Tim to wishlist

Coming a long way since winning The Apprentice on television. Tim is a favourite with both Sir Alan and any delegate that has the pleasure of hearing him speak.

Jeremy Rifkin -Add Rifkin Jeremy to wishlist

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

Ian Livingstone -Add Livingstone Ian to wishlist

Ian Livingstone is the man behind Lara Croft & Tomb Raider amongst others. The former Creative Director of Eidos, Ian is a fascinating and inspirational speaker.

Duncan Bannatyne -Add Bannatyne Duncan to wishlist

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

John Waite -Add Waite John to wishlist

John Waite presents one of the longest standing consumer programmes on radio, he is an excellent facilitator and consumer champion

Juan Senor -Add Senor Juan 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.

Aldo Zilli -Add Zilli Aldo 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

Gerald Ratner -Add Ratner Gerald 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.

Richard Laermer -Add Laermer Richard to wishlist

Best-selling author of 2011:Trendspotting and Punk Marketing, Richard Laermer is a futurist & business trendspotter extraordinaire

Kirstie Allsop -Add Allsop Kirstie to wishlist

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

David Magliano -Add Magliano David 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

Sara Coburn -Add Coburn Sara to wishlist

Sara Coburn is a freelance broadcaster who works with the BBC on a variety of business programmes and is an excellent conference facilitator and host

Robert Senior -Add Senior Robert to wishlist

Robert Senior is UK CEO of the newly formed SSF Group which aims to drive growth and creative excellence across Saatchi & Saatchi and Fallon.

Michelle Mone -Add Mone Michelle to wishlist

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

Karren Brady -Add Brady Karren to wishlist

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

Jacqueline Gold -Add Gold Jacqueline to wishlist

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

Ellis Watson -Add Watson Ellis 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

Donald Trump -Add Trump Donald to wishlist

Donald Trump is a big, bold thinker who’s known his share of success and failure. He’s been down – but never out.

Peter Senge -Add Senge Peter 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.

Archie Norman -Add Norman Archie to wishlist

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

PY Gerbeau -Add Gerbeau PY 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

Jack Welch -Add Welch Jack to wishlist

Jack Welch as CEO of General Electric for 20 years, grew the organisation from $13 billion to $400 billion. The most influential leader of his era.

Peninah Thomson -Add Thomson Peninah 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

Will Hutton -Add Hutton Will to wishlist

Will Hutton is chief executive of The Work Foundation. Will is enormously respected for his ideas on current European and global economic issues.

Peter Draper -Add Draper Peter to wishlist

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

Hamish Taylor -Add Taylor Hamish 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

Jackie Stewart -Add Stewart Jackie to wishlist

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

Marcus Buckingham -Add Buckingham Marcus to wishlist

Author, consultant & motivational speaker, Marcus Buckingahm believes that inspiring people to find their strengths is the key to personal & organisational success

Lynne Franks -Add Franks Lynne to wishlist

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

Gareth Jones -Add Jones Gareth to wishlist

Gareth Jones is a leading thinker in the business areas of organisational design, culture, leadership and change. A fascinating and challenging keynote speaker

Gerry Robinson -Add Robinson Gerry to wishlist

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

Kanya King -Add King Kanya to wishlist

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

Noreena Hertz -Add Hertz Noreena to wishlist

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

Jeff Grout -Add Grout Jeff to wishlist

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

Jeff Randall -Add Randall Jeff to wishlist

Jeff Randall was appointed Editor-At-Large of the Daily Telegraph in November 2005, after nearly five years as the BBC's Business Editor.

Theo Paphitis -Add Paphitis Theo to wishlist

Born in Limassol, Cyprus, Theo came to England with his parents when he was six years old. He has built his reputation on turning around failing businesses.

Sahar Hashemi -Add Hashemi Sahar 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'!

Ray Hammond -Add Hammond Ray to wishlist

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

Richard Watson -Add Watson Richard to wishlist

Publisher of the 'What's Next Report on Global Trends' & author of 'Future Files: A History of the Next 50 Years', Richard speeches offer valuable insights and strategies into the future

Dan Germain -Add Germain Dan 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.

Sherron Watkins -Add Watkins Sherron 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

Nigel Barlow -Add Barlow Nigel 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

Aidan Halligan -Add Halligan Aidan 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

Steven Norris -Add Norris Steven 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

Stephane Garelli -Add Garelli Stephane 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

Paul Sloane -Add Sloane Paul 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

Gavin Esler -Add Esler Gavin to wishlist

Gavin has anchored BBC News 24 since 1997. Gavin joined the presenting team of Newsnight in January 2003.

William Hague -Add Hague William 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

Kjell Nordstrom -Add Nordstrom Kjell to wishlist

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

Charles Dunstone -Add Dunstone Charles to wishlist

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

Michael Portillo -Add Portillo Michael to wishlist

A charismatic and engaging speaker, Michael has made the successful move from politics to TV & journalism, as well as being the UK's favourite single mum!

Adair Turner -Add Turner Adair to wishlist

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

Julia Hailes -Add Hailes Julia to wishlist

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

Mishal Husain -Add Husain Mishal to wishlist

Mishal Husain is one of the news anchors for BBC World; she specialises in ecomonics and business news and is an accomplished conference facilitator

Frances Cairncross -Add Cairncross Frances 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

Nouriel Roubini -Add Roubini Nouriel to wishlist

Nouriel Roubini is Professor of Economics at Stern School of Business, New York University. He is also Co-Founder and Chairman of Roubini Global Economics LLC.

Nick Wheeler -Add Wheeler Nick to wishlist

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

James Caan -Add Caan James 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

Tim Drake -Add Drake Tim to wishlist

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

Sháá Wasmund -Add Wasmund Sháá to wishlist

A serial entreprenuer & successful businesswoman Sháá Wasmund was named by Management Today as one of their most successful Women Under 35.

Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones -Add Emmanuel-Jones Wilfred to wishlist

Responsible for one of the most successful recent food launches, The Black Farmer® label, Wilfred is a classic entrepreneur with an “anything is possible” attitude to everything he approaches

Peter Gershon -Add Gershon Peter 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.

Nadine Dereza -Add Dereza Nadine to wishlist

Nadine Dereza is one of the most knowledgeable and experienced presenters in the world of business and finance, Nadine is ideal for facilitating any conference

Doug Richard -Add Richard Doug 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

Quinton Coetzee -Add Coetzee Quinton 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

Robert Peston -Add Peston Robert to wishlist

Robert Peston BBC's award winning Business Editor is a fantastic conference and after dinner speaker.

Katie Hopkins -Add Hopkins Katie 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

Charles Leadbeater -Add Leadbeater Charles 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

Alan Hughes -Add Hughes Alan 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.

Deborah Meaden -Add Meaden Deborah to wishlist

British multi-millionairess and dragon, Deborah Meaden launched her own glass and ceramics export company straight out of business college

James Bellini -Add Bellini James to wishlist

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

Rachel Elnaugh -Add Elnaugh Rachel 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

Caroline Plumb -Add Plumb Caroline to wishlist

Co-founder of FreshMinds, one of the fastest growing companies in the UK, Caroline Plumb is an inspirational speaker on entrepreneurism

Frank Furness -Add Furness Frank 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.

Liam Halligan -Add Halligan Liam to wishlist

Liam Halligan is Chief Economist at Prosperity Capital Management - one of the world's leading asset-management firms, with investments worth more than $5bn.

Nick Hewer -Add Hewer Nick to wishlist

Nick Hewer is Alan Sugar’s right-hand man on The Apprentice. His PR firm represented Amstrad and was responsible for Alan Sugar’s media handling.

Tanya Beckett -Add Beckett Tanya 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

Simon Woodroffe -Add Woodroffe Simon to wishlist

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

Luke Johnson -Add Johnson Luke 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.

Guy Browning -Add Browning Guy 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!

Patrick Dixon -Add Dixon Patrick to wishlist

Patrick Dixon is often described in the media as Europe's leading Futurist and has been ranked as one of the 20 most influential business thinkers alive today.

Marc Koska -Add Koska Marc 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.

Phil Spencer -Add Spencer Phil 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

Tim Waterstone -Add Waterstone Tim 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

Jonas Ridderstrale -Add Ridderstrale Jonas 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

Richard Reed -Add Reed Richard 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

Richard Needham -Add Needham Richard to wishlist

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