Business keynote and conference speakers listings

Michael Acton Smith

Following the immense success of Firebox, Michael shares his success stories. A young and gifted entrepreneur, Michael's presentation is fun and enthusiastic

Isabel Aguilera

One of the Top 50 Most Influential Executives in the World (Fortune Magazine), Isabel Aguilera is a world-renowned keynote speaker on leadership

Ajaz Ahmed

Co-founder of AKQA, the world's largest creative digital agency, Ajaz Ahmed is a fascinating conference speaker on entrepreneurism, innovation & creativity

Alberto Alessi

Founder of the world-famous Alessi brand famous for its colourful designer kitchenware, Alberto Alessi is an inspiring and interesting business conference speaker

Dominic Alldis

Dominic Alldis is an orchestral conductor, jazz musician, business speaker and professor at the Royal Academy of Music in London.

Kirstie Allsopp

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

Ricardo Amorim

An expert in global economy and investments, Ricardo Amorim is a charismatic international keynote speaker able to explain complex issues in easy soundbites.

Alexander Amosu

Founder of RnB Ringtones, Alexander Amosu was featured in The Times 'Top 40 under 40' & is a young serial entrepreneur to watch

Jamie Anderson

Professor Jamie Anderson - one of the world's top 25 management thinkers, and an adept after dinner and keynote speaker on business and management issues.

Giles Andrews

Entrepreneur & co-founder of the online Social Lending company Zopa, Giles Andrews speaks on many business topics including branding, leadership & customer service

Rachel Armstrong

Dr Rachel Armstrong is a Senior TED Fellow speaking about fusing science, technology and the environment to challenge the principles of business worldwide

James Averdieck

James Averdieck is the man who built and sold Gü ! A master entrepreneur who realised his dream, lost it, and has invaluable lessons to impart.

Duncan Bannatyne

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

Chris Barez-Brown

Marketing, branding, innovation & creativity are all etched into Chris Barez-Brown's psychie - instilling confidence in others to create an innovative & creative environment is what he does best

Nigel Barlow

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

John Barnes

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

Patrick Barwise

Patrick Barwise is Emeritus Professor of Management and Marketing at London Business School and chairman of Which?

Justin Basini

Biochemist, one-time Zulu Warrior, shampoo-seller, erstwhile banker, insight driven author and surviving entrepreneur Justin Basini the keynote speaker both illuminates and entertains.

Tanya Beckett

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

Sinclair Beecham

Sinclair Beecham founded the world famous sandwich chain, Pret a Manger and is a powerful keynote speaker on the factors behind the success of all his business ventures.

James Bellini

Braodcast journalist James Bellini is 'a historian of the future' with a close interest in key strategic challenges facing current and future management up to Horizon 2020

Michael Bergdahl

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

Tim Berners-Lee

Timothy is the MIT professor credited with inventing the World Wide Web. In 2007, he was ranked Joint First alongside Albert Hofmann in The Telegraph's list of 100 greatest living geniuses

Caspar Berry

Caspar Berry draws on his career as a professional poker player to take a unqiue look at topics such as risk, innovation, communication and decision making.

Harish Bijoor

Harish Bijoor is a branding specialist working out of Bangalore but known on the international speaking circuit, delivering keynote speeches around the world

Karan Bilimoria

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

Dave Birss is a creative and strategic thinker with nearly 20 years experience of marketing communications. He’s a keynote speaker on subjects such as creativity, advertising and branding, and transmedia.

Lord Blair of Boughton

Former Commissoner of the Metropolitan Police at Scotland Yard, Lord Blair is an engaging and informed speaker

Adele Blakebrough

Adele Blakebrough is a social entrepreneur and an inspirational business keynote speaker on corporate social responsibility

David Blanchflower

Economics speaker, David Blanchflower was named Business Person of the year in 2008 and was a member of the MPC at the Bank of England from 2006-2009

Alexander Blass

Alexander Blass is an entrepreneur and a charismatic keynote speaker. He's the youngest winner of the Daily Record’s Top Innovator of the Year Award.

Jonty Bloom

BBC correspondent Jonty Bloom is an experienced conference facilitator and keynote speaker on business, economics and current affairs.

David Blunkett

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

Deirdre Bounds

Deirdre Bounds is an entrepreneur in the purest sense - no commercial experience, no family history of enterprise, no money, just a great idea, a pile of passion, masses of mistakes and a sense of humour!

Mike Brace

Blinded by a firework at a young age, Mike has enjoyed unimaginable sporting success and ultimately received an OBE for services to disabled sport. His experience has made him a motivational speaker of the highest calibre.

Karren Brady

One of the UK's most recognisable female business figures, Karren Brady is the former MD of Birmingham City FC, and is Lord Alan Sugar's on-screen assistant on The Apprentice.

Rachel Bridge

Rachel Bridge is a business writer, public speaker and prolific author of books about entrepreneurs.

Erin Brockovich

With her incredible story of taking on the bad guys and winning, Erin Brockovich is an inspirational reminder of the power of the human spirit

Leonard Brody

A Harvard Business School graduate and one of Canada’s Top 40 Under 40, Leonard Brody is a venture capitalist, entrepreneur, author, keynote speaker and Emmy nominated media authority.

Boris Brott

Boris Brott is a motivational speaker and symphony conductor. He frequently guest conducts orchestras throughout the world, and speaks to corporate audiences on leadership and creativity.

Guy Browning

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!

Marcus Buckingham

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

Geoff Burch

Unconventional but brilliantly entertaining business speaker, bringing hilarity to many topics including sales, customer service & people motivation

Ed Bussey

Ed Bussey, Figleaves entrepreneur and adventurer, was named UK Internet Retailer of the Year in 2004. A former officer in the Royal Navy, Ed has completed many successful mountaineering expeditions and endurance events including a trip to the North Pole in 2010.

Will Butler Adams

Brompton Bicycle managing director Will Butler-Adams is an entrepreneur and keynote speaker with truly impressive business knowledge.

James Caan

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

Simon Calver

Simon Calver is CEO of Mothercare, his entrepreneurial spirit and personal success combine to establish a truly inspirational and charismatic keynote speaker.

Darren Campbell

Darren Campbell – Olympic gold medallist and a sprinter who always gave his all and retired having won medals at all four majors – is a motivational speaker of the highest calibre.

Tim Campbell

Tim Campbell is a young entrepreneur from London’s East End who made his name as the winner of the hit BBC TV series The Apprentice

Roger Camrass

Roger Camrass, innovation champion, is a respected international business leader. He is a highly respected and experienced keynote speaker.

Rene Carayol

One of the world’s leading speakers on e-business, leadership and people management skills, René runs workshops on vision, strategy and delivery.

Antonio Carluccio

In 2008, Antonio Carluccio, the much loved & respected Italian cookery writer, celebrated 50 years of cooking and eating genuine, regional Italian food & wine

Jan Carlzon

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

Jim Carroll

A leading global futurist, trends and innovation expert, Jim Carroll, keynote speaker, helps transform growth-oriented organizations into innovation heroes.

Barbara Cassani

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

Giles Chance

Giles Chance is a leading expert on Chinese business, and an adept and experienced keynote speaker on business and finance, emerging markets and economics.

Rita Clifton

Rita Clifton is a branding and marketing expert. Her experience and knowledge in the world of business and branding have defined her as the 'brand guru'.

Sara Coburn

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

Peter Cochrane

BT's former Chief Technologist and co-founder of ConceptLab, Peter shares his insights into what the future holds

Graeme Codrington

Graeme Codrington, an expert on the new world of work and multi-generational workplaces, is a keynote presenter, author, futurist, facilitator and strategy consultant.

Sebastian Coe

Former athlete and MP, Lord Coe is the hero of our day - bringing the 2012 Olympics to London. He won the 2012 Sports Personality of the Year Special Achievement Award.

Quinton Coetzee

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

Ben Cohen

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

Alexis Conran

Alexis Conran, star of the Real Hustle, has turned the world of scamming into an entertaining art form and is acknowledged both as a uniquely talented performer and someone you do not want to be playing cards with. He is also ITV's This Morning's 'Consumer Man'.

Colin Coulson-Thomas

Professor of Direction & Leadership at Lincoln University, Colin Coulson-Thomas is a business development & corporate direction advisor & an excellent speaker

BJ Cunningham

BJ Cunningham, charismatic keynote speaker, is a serial entrepreneur who demonstrates that authentic branding is vital to build and retain customer loyalty.

Declan Curry

A regular presenter for BBC's money programmes, Declan Curry is an excellent after dinner or keynote speaker, conference facilitator and awards host

Gordon D'Silva

Social entrepreneur, Gordon D'Silva is founder & former CEO of Training for Life, a charity providing skills, apprenticeships & work for the unemployed

Karen Darby

Karen Darby is a serial entrepreneur, and has been a leading figure in business for over 25 years.

Martyn Dawes

Martyn Dawes, founder of Coffee Nation and entrepreneur was always destined to do things his own way. As a keynote speaker he is inspirational and charismatic.

Nadine Dereza

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

Michelle Dewberry

Motivational business speaker, Michelle Dewberry is an inspiration and the only female winner of The Apprentice. She is the living embodiment of her ideology 'Anything is Possible'

Bruce Dickinson

Bruce Dickinson is the lead singer of Iron Maiden, a commercial pilot, business angel, entrepreneur and creative business thinker.

Fraser Doherty

Fraser Doherty's keynote speech is of a young entreprenuer whose drive ensured his product 'Super Jam' was picked up by all the major supermarkets and retailers

Tim Drake

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

Peter Draper

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

Niall Dunne

Niall is recognised as one of the top young global leaders, capable of championing and leading change at all levels in an organisation.

Charles Dunstone

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

Kevin Dutton

Kevin Dutton has a Ph.D in Psychology, and is an expert on the science of social influence. He is a charismatic and unique after dinner speaker.

Greg Dyke

Director General of the BBC to Chairman of the British Film Institute and currently chairman of the Football Assosciation. Experienced speaker and keynote on business & leadership.

Rachel Elnaugh

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

Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones

Responsible for the successful food launch, The Black Farmer® label, Wilfred is a classic entrepreneur with an “anything is possible” attitude.

David Erasmus

Dave Erasmus is an entrepreneur who has turned his sights to the third sector and is a leading advocator of marrying innovation, technology and social responsibility.

Tamara Erickson

Tamara J. Erickson is a McKinsey Award-winning author and widely respected expert on organizations and the changing workforce, and is on the prestigious Thinkers 50 list. She is a highly experienced keynote speaker.

Gavin Esler

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

Carlos Espinosa de los Monteros

Second Vice-President of Inditex (Zara), former CEO of Mercedes Benz & Iberia Airlines

Jo Fairley

Co-founder of Green & Black's, the pioneering organic chocolate company, Jo Fairley is a highly sought-after and respected speaker on topics including entrepreneurism, CSR, marketing & branding

Richard Farleigh

A former dragon, Richard Farleigh is a serial entreprenuer and is in great demand as a conference speaker sharing his secrets of how to be successful in business.

Stephanie Flanders

Conference facilitator and keynote speaker on global and domestic economic issues, Stephanie Flanders replaced Evan Davis as the BBC's Economics Editor in Spring 2008.

Paul Fletcher

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

Roger Flynn

Former CEO/Director of Virgin, BBC, British Airways & Prudential, Roger Flynn offers speeches based on experience & knowledge about change, leadership, innovationn & customer satisfaction

Emma Forbes

Emma Forbes is one of the nation’s best loved broadcasters and personalities. Aside from presenting, she channels her skills into her own lifestyle blog site. She is an accomplished and experienced awards host.

Mike Forde

For twelve years Mike Forde, Football Operations Director at Chelsea FC, has been one of the leading Sports Executives in the English Premier League. As a keynote speaker he impresses with his extensively varied experience of other sports including basketball and tennis, and his strategies for managing one of the biggest brands in the world, including talent management and teambuilding.

Lynne Franks

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

Guy Fraser Sampson

Guy Fraser Sampson has spent 25 years working in the investment and private equity business, and is an insightful and resourceful business speaker and facilitator.

Frank Furness

Frank Furness is an inspiring motivational and after dinner speaker who has influenced audiences all over the world with his comical and animated speeches.

Mark Gallagher

Head of Cosworth's Formula 1 Business Unit, Mark Gallagher has unique insight into leadership, motivation, teamwork and gaining advantages from technology

Christian Gansch

Grammy winner Christian Gansch, highly regarded internationally as a conductor, producer and consultant, was born in Austria. He is a keynote speaker of the highest calibre.

Stephane Garelli

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

Wayne Garvie

Wayne Garvie is former Head of the BBC Entertainment Group and MD of BBC Worldwide. He is a charismatic and adept keynote speaker on creativity and innovation.

Kevin Gaskell

Kevin Gaskell has been CEO of three iconic car brands, Porsche, Lamborghini and BMW. He is an adventurer, serial entrepreneur and exceptional motivational speaker.

Rupert Gavin

CEO of Odeon Cinema Group, Rupert Gavin is an insightful business keynote speaker who has experience in industries including entertainment, telecoms & new media

Bob Geldof

Rock star and humanitarian, Sir Bob Geldof is a legend in his lifetime and one of the most sought after speakers in the world today

PY Gerbeau

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

Dan Germain

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

Peter Gershon

Sir Peter Gershon was head of the Office of Goverment Commerce and is now Chaiman of National Grid. His career has spanned both the private and public sectors.

Pankaj Ghemawat

Pankaj Ghemawat is one of those people who combine academic knowledge with business acumen. Professor at the Harvard Business School for 25 years, he is a enlightening keynote speaker

Barry Gibbons

Former CEO of Burger King, Barry Gibbons received international acclaim for his performance in the business. He is an astute and charismatic speaker on business and leadership.

Rowan Gibson

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

Bruno Giussani

A recognized specialist on mobile telephony, the social impacts of technological innovation and emerging socio-political trends

Jacqueline Gold

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

Michael Grade

Michael is a proven leader with unrivalled experience at the top of the entertainment industry.

Lynda Gratton

World authority on people in organisations, Lynda Gratton is Professor of Management Business Practice at London Business School & a busy conference speaker

Jeff Grout

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

Julia Hailes

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

Stelios Haji-Ioannou

Serial entrepreneur, founder of EasyJet & the EasyGroup, Stelios is known around the world and is one of the most sought-after international keynote speakers

Aidan Halligan

Professor Aidan Halligan was the former Director of Clinical Governance for the NHS; his keynote speeches and messages on change & service excellence resonate with all businesses

Liam Halligan

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

Gary Hamel

Ranked as the world’s most influential business thinker by The Wall Street Journal, Gary is the author of amongst others, Leading the Revolution and The Future of Management

Ray Hammond

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

Stuart Hampson

Sir Stuart Hampson was chairman of the John Lewis Partnership for 14 years and was one of the most successful leaders of a blue-chip company and a highly regarded businessman.

Kerrie Hanafin

Kerrie Hanafin, founder of A Woman's Touch, draws on her business and entrepreneurial success to deliver motivational and keynote speeches.

Andy Hanselman

An expert on improving business competiveness, Andy Hanselman is in high demand as a speaker at conferences, seminars and ‘in company’ sessions worldwide.

Willie Harcourt-Cooze

Entrepreneur, and star of the hit Channel 4 series, Willie’s Wonky Chocolate Factory, Willie Harcourt-Cooze is the man for whom chocolate is a way of life.

Tim Harford

Tim Harford writes a column in the Financial Times, and presents BBC’s Trust Me I'm An Economist. He is a charismatic keynote speaker, and spoke at TED Global

Mike Harris

Founder & former CEO of First Direct & Egg, Mike Harris offers customised keynote speeches on entrepreneurism, technology, innovation and customer service

Sahar Hashemi

Co-Founder of Coffee Republic, Sahar Hashemi is an entreprenuer with an extraordinary and inspirational tale of turning an idea into a reality.

Fru Hazlitt

Former MD of GCap & Yahoo UK and Chief Executive of Virgin Radio, Fru Hazlitt is one of the leading business people in the UK and a fascinating business keynote speaker

Wayne Hemingway

Wayne Hemingway is co-founder of fashion label Red or Dead and HemingwayDesign

Noreena Hertz

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

Nick Hewer

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.

Mandy Hickson

Mandy Hickson was the second woman to fly the Tornado GR4 operationally and, now a civilian, Mandy draws on her experiences and her charisma to train and inspire others.

David Hieatt

David Hieatt is an entrepreneur in the purest sense of the word. From Howies to a current and sustainable jeans company, his expertise lies in creativity, fashion, business and teamwork.

Anthony Hilton

Anthony Hilton the Author, Broadcaster, Journalist and Lecturer joined Fleet Street in 1968. He is now Financial Editor of the Evening Standard.

Ian Hislop

Editor of Private Eye and star of 'Have I Got News For You', Ian Hislop is always topical and a sensational after dinner speaker and awards host.

Brent Hoberman

Brent Hoberman shot to fame in the 'dotcom' boom, when he co-founded lastminute.com. Brent's venture survived the bubble and has gone from strength to strength.

Larry Hochman

Former Director of British Airways & Air Miles, Larry's passion on the subjects of customer and employee needs is legendary as is his ability to inspire audiences

Katie Hopkins

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

Kelly Hoppen

Kelly Hoppen is an interior designer and the newest BBC TV ‘Dragon'. She is an entrepreneur and an adept business keynote speaker.

Nicola Horlick

Nicola Horlick is The City's best known, high-flying woman. She an inspirational, charismatic and sought after keynote speaker.

Gerard Houllier

Gérard Houllier, OBE is a French football manager, who was last manager of Premier League club Aston Villa. He's an affable and funny motivational speaker.

Max Howard

Max Howard created and ran studios for Disney in London, Paris, Orlando and Los Angeles, working on some of Disney’s most memorable films. He is a charismatic and adept keynote and motivational speaker covering issues such as creativity in business, leadership and marketing.

Luis Huete

Professor Luis Huete was recommended by The Institute for International Research who reported 3 out of every 4 businessmen considered him to be the "best Spanish management thinker".

Alan Hughes

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

Alex Hunter

Alex Hunter is a company incubator, angel investor, and branding nerd. Alex is also a noted corporate speaker, appearing at events all over the world.

Richard Huntingford

Richard Huntingford has over 30 years of executive roles incluing CEO of Chrysalis plc & Executive Chairman of Virgin Radio. He's currently Chairman of UTV Media plc - a charismatic speaker with huge expertise.

Will Hutton

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

Kevin Jackson

Kevin Jackson is the Senior Vice President Sales and Marketing EMEA for Jack Morton Worldwide and has been influential Keynote Speaker for over 6 years.

Liz Jackson

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

Adit Jain

An expert on emerging markets and India in particular, Adit Jain is an adviser to multinationals and is a highly regarded international keynote speaker

Nick Jankel

Media pioneer who was instrumental in the innovation of Strictly Come Dancing, ran the first ever anthropological studies of the 'connected household' and and recently starred in his own BBC 3 Show.

Mark Jeffries

Former Merrill Lynch stockbroker Mark Jeffries has become a trusted adviser and communications consultant to some of the world's most successful companies.

Jason Jennings

Jason Jennings is a researcher and one of the most successful and prolific business and leadership authors in the world

Luke Johnson

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.

Digby Jones

Former Director General of the CBI, Digby Jones has vast experience of business and finance is in ideally suited for a keynote speech at any conference

Gareth Jones

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

Peter Jones

Entrepreneur Peter Jones of Dragon's Den is one of the leading television business celebrities of today.

Tessa Jowell

Tessa is a warm and funny personality with a wealth of experience to share. Tessa is an experienced topical keynote or after dinner speaker.

Barbara Judge

Barbara Judge, a trained commercial lawyer with British and American citizenship

Tony Juniper

Former Director of Friends of the Earth, Tony Juniper is an environmentalist campaigner, writer and commentator

Michio Kaku

Professor of Theoretical Physics and author of 'Hyperspace' and 'Visions', Dr Kaku explains his predictions for science & the impact on business and society.

Garry Kasparov

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

Kevin Kelly

Kevin has been a participant of, and reporter on, the information technology revolution for the past 20 years.

Kanya King

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

Matt Kingdon

Co-author of Sticky Wisdom and What If! How to Start a Creative Revolution at Work, Matt Kingdon is one of the most respected speakers on innovation and creativity

Anne Lise Kjaer

Anne Lise Kjaer is a leading global futurist. 'The future is not some place we go, but one we create' translating fledgling concepts into viable commercial propositions

Josh Klein

Josh Klein is a hacker. He explores ideas and trends, examines systems, he takes them apart, and he puts different pieces together to produce something new and more effective. He hacks. Everything.

Marc Koska

Marc Koska is a highly motivational, entrepreneurial & charismatic keynote speaker, who has fought ignorance and bureaucracy to build a succesful company, contributing to the eradication of AIDS.

Kane Kramer

Kane Kramer is a serial inventor. His inventions include the technology behind the MP3 player and Monical. He is an inspirational after dinner speaker and a fascinating keynote speaker.

Kaihan Krippendorff

Strategist, former McKinsey consultant, and business strategy author, Kaihan Krippendorff is an adept and sought-after keynote speaker and corporate speaker.

Nirmalya Kumar

Professor Nirmalya Kumar is one of the world’s leading thinkers on strategy and marketing, and is an adept and qualified consultant, coach, and conference speaker.

Ray Kurzweil

A leading inventor of our time, Ray Kurzweil has been described as “the restless genius” by the Wall Street Journal, and “the ultimate thinking machine” by Forbes

Richard Laermer

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

Charles Leadbeater

Top management thinker Charles Leadbeater is a highly respected keynote speaker on innovation and business.

Sir Terry Leahy

Sir Terry Leahy, CEO of Tesco, has transformed Tesco from a follower into the number one supermarket in the UK. He is an experienced and charismatic keynote speaker.

Nick Leeson

The rogue trader whose unchecked risk-taking caused the biggest financial scandal of the twentieth century as it bought down Barings Bank

Allan Leighton

Involved at board level with so many organisations, that 'Going Plural' are Royal Mail Chairman Allan Leighton's buzz words

Juan Licari

Director at Moody's Analytics and head of the Credit Analytics team for EMEA, Juan Licari is an articulate and engaging speaker in English and Spanish

Magnus Lindkvist

Magnus Lindkvist is Director for Trendspotting and Future Thinking, and an active member of TED. He is an adept and experienced business speaker and futurist.

Martin Lindstrom

In 2009 Martin Lindstrom was recognised in TIME's 100 influential people in the world today. An expectional branding & marketing keynote speaker who challenges the norm.

Ian Livingstone

Ian Livingstone is the man behind Lara Croft & Tomb Raider, Life President and former Creative Director of Eidos and a fascinating and inspirational speaker

Jonathan MacDonald

Co-Founder of This Fluid World, Jonathan MacDonald, entrepreneur and businessman, has created and executed commercial and digital strategies for companies globally.

David Magliano

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

Christian Majgaard

Responsible for world-wide branding, marketing & business innovation at LEGO, Christian Majgaard is one of the top 21 world leaders & an inspirational keynote speaker.

Gareth Malone

Gareth Malone OBE, has built and led choirs across the country and fronted the hugely popular BAFTA winning TV series, The Choir.

Jo Malone

Jo Malone is an entrepreneur whose first eponymous line of fragrances is still one of the world’s best selling luxury lines. She is a creative and innovative keynote speaker with an inspirational story to tell.

Margaret Manning

Entrepreneur & Reading Room CEO, Margaret Manning, is a successful business keynote speaker on women in business, entrepreneurship & digital communications

Lucy P. Marcus

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

Costas Markides

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

John Mattone

John Mattone is recognised globally as an inspiring keynote speaker, author and executive coach. He has been named on the Thinkers50 list, the premier ranking of global business thinkers, and as one of the world’s emergent thought leaders. John also appears on the 2011 Thinkers 50 “Guru Radar” list.

Renée Mauborgne

A thought leader on business strategy, innovation and wealth creation, Renée Mauborgne is an impressive and engaging keynote speaker.

Graeme Maxton

Graeme Maxton is an author, events moderator and presenter.

Simon May

Simon May is best known as the composer of the EastEnders theme tune as well as Howards’ Way, Castaway, Pet Rescue and many other themes, familiar to British TV viewers.

Martin McCourt

Former Chief Executive of Dyson, Martin McCourt, is an innovative thinker with great knowledge of sales and marketing in some of the world’s most successful companies.

Joe McEwan

Joe is Communities Manager for Innocent - with the stated mission of maintaining innocent's open, honest and interesting contact with their customers.

Max McKeown

Max McKeown is one of the key British business thinkers of our era and a shining star on the speaker circuit covering innovation and leadership topics

Andrew McMillan

Andrew spent over 20 years with the John Lewis Partnership. He is widely recognised for developing John Lewis' much admired sales and service culture.

Lee McQueen

Apprentice winner Lee McQueen has two successful years with Lord Alan Sugar under his belt, and has launched the Raw Talent Academy to prevent businesses wasting money on the wrong sort of recruits. He is a popular and charismatic keynote speaker.

Deborah Meaden

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

Benjamin Mee

Benjamin Mee is the man who bought a zoo. The brains, bravery and downright madness behind the story and hit blockbuster movie ‘We bought a Zoo’ staring Matt Damon is all down to his inspirational story.

Julie Meyer

Founder and CEO of Ariadne Capital, Julie Meyer also works as an online Dragon for Dragon's Den, and is an experienced and sought-after corporate speaker.

Simon Middleton

Simon Middleton is one of the UK’s most sought-after independent brand strategy advisors. He is a keynote speaker at business & consumer events and conferences.

Kevin Mitnick

To many, the name Kevin Mitnick is synonymous with "notorious hacker". He was caught by the FBI and has since reformed and speaks around information security

Akio Miyabayashi

Former CEO Minolta Europe talks on total customer service, global competitiveness, future trends and Japanese motivational techniques.

Michelle Mone

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

Zunaira Munir

Dr. Zunaira Munir is is the Founder and Managing Director of Strategize Blue, a Blue Ocean Strategy consulting and training firm based in San Diego, California.

Jamie Murray Wells

Founder of Glasses Direct, Jamie Murray Wells has revolutionised the optical industry after starting the business as a student from his living room

Anton Musgrave

Anton Musgrave is Joint CEO of FutureWorld SA and a Partner in FutureWorld International, after joining the global FutureWorld network in 1991. He is a corporate facilitator and host of the highest calibre. A futurist, business strategist, public speaker, businessman and entrepreneur, and he engages with clients across industries and around the world.

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