Keynote Speakers
The keynote sets the tone for everything that follows. It is the session your audience will remember, the moment that frames the themes of your event and the performance that people talk about afterwards. Getting it right matters.
If you are looking to hire a keynote speaker who can deliver that impact, our keynote speakers are hand picked for their ability to captivate an audience, deliver a clear message and leave a lasting impression. From business leaders and innovators to scientists, athletes and cultural figures, our keynote speakers for hire bring credibility, presence and insight that can elevate any conference, summit or corporate event.
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C C: £10k-£15k Vice chairman of Merrill Lynch Europe and former Director General of the CBI
D D: £5k-£10k Alessandro Hatami is the co-founder of Pacemakers.io, an advisory firm focusing on FinTech and digital innovation in financial services.
D D: £5k-£10k With over 18 years of experience in business, technology and marketing strategy for financial services firms, Alex Sion is poised to become one of the industry's greatest disruptors. As the former President and co-founder of global banking phenomenon Moven, Alex Sion is set to 'take on' and change the banking world as we know it, impacting every aspect of the way in which banks operate and interact with their customers. He is currently with JP Morgan Chase.
C C: £10k-£15k Anatole Kaletsky is former Economics Editor, and former Editor-at-Large of The Times and writes on economics, politics and financial markets.
D D: £5k-£10k Andrea Leadsom is a British Conservative politician who served in the UK Government for over six years, including as Energy Minister, Leader of the House of Commons, and Business Secretary. She is able to speak about green growth, business and culture change.
POA POA: Contact Us Andrew Neil is a veteran political journalist and broadcaster known for his forensic interviews, editorial leadership, and decades of insight across UK and global affairs.
C C: £10k-£15k Professor Andrew Scott is an award winning Chair of Economics at London Business School, he has spoken around the world including the World Economic Forum.
E E: £2k-£5k As Senior Economic Adviser at Pricewaterhouse Coopers, Dr Andrew Sentance is one of the world’s foremost financial experts.
D D: £5k-£10k Anna Maj is a distinguished FinTech influencer with over 20 years in financial services and telco, founding Creative Link and contributing as an author and senior advisor.
E E: £2k-£5k Former MI5 intelligence officer and famed whistleblower, Annie Machon resigned in the 1990s to call out spies’ incompetence and crimes. Now a writer, media pundit, campaigner and keynote speaker, Annie can educate both on the inner workings of the government, and on the wider need for increased openness and accountability in both public and private sectors.
B B: £15k- £25k Arwen Smit believes that decentralised technologies, such as blockchain, are the foundation for new economic and political models.
B B: £15k- £25k Former Chief Economist & Director of the Global Competitiveness Program at the World Economic Forum, Augusto Lopez-Claros in an internationally renowned speaker.
A A: £25k and over A leading industry futurist and disruptor, Movenbank founder Brett King was Voted as American Banker's Innovator of the Year in 2012.
D D: £5k-£10k Catherine Howarth has been Chief Executive of ShareAction since July 2008
A A: £25k and over Former President of Colombia, Cesar Gaviria, known advocate of democracy and defender of human rights, was elected OAS Secretary General in 1994 and again in 1999.
E E: £2k-£5k The former CFO of SuperGroup Plc, Chas Howes was part of the small management team that grew the business from £41m in 2008 to £314m in 2012.
A A: £25k and over Ex-Governor of Hong Kong in charge of the handover to China in 1999, Lord Patten is an expert in emerging markets and a sought-after keynote speaker and commentator on world affairs.
A A: £25k and over Clara Durodié is a top AI keynote speaker and technology strategist specializing in applied artificial intelligence (AI) in financial services
C C: £10k-£15k 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.
A A: £25k and over Dan Schulman, as the President and CEO Designee of PayPal, is at the forefront of the fintech revolution, fully understanding the critical need to stay ahead in a swiftly evolving landscape. Leading one of the premier entities in digital finance, Dan's profound insights into innovation and digital adaptability render him a highly esteemed speaker in the industry.
E E: £2k-£5k An award-winning journalist, former political adviser, TV panellist and columnist, Daniel Finkelstein is a sought after speaker.
D D: £5k-£10k Daniel Lacalle has a PhD in Economics, professor of Global Economy and Finances, he is also an investment fund manager. He is one of the Top 20 most influential economists in the world under Richtopia’s ranking (2016).
C C: £10k-£15k 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
A A: £25k and over David Daokui Li is a prominent Chinese economist, a former member of the Monetary Policy Committee of the People’s Bank of China, and director of the Center for China in the World Economy.
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Advice & FAQs about Keynote Speakers
Submit your event details via our enquiry form. The more information you can share about the audience, the aims and objectives of the session and the overall event, the easier it will be for our team to recommend the perfect keynote speaker. Either way, we’ll get back to you within an hour to guide you on availability, fees, and how the speaker can tailor their talk to your audience.
Our keynote speakers set the tone. They bring expertise, clarity and energy - sparking ideas, shifting mindsets and aligning audiences around a shared vision. Expect thought leadership grounded in real experience, delivered with confidence and authenticity.
Absolutely. Our keynote speakers are storytellers and strategists. They’ll take time to understand your business goals and tailor their content to align with your theme or objectives, making every message relevant and actionable.
Keynote speakers are essential for conferences, leadership meetings and company-wide gatherings where you want to inspire, unite or drive momentum. Whether opening or closing an event, a strong keynote sets the emotional and intellectual tone for everything that follows.
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