Leadership speakers available for corporate events

Mike Abrashoff

Mike Abrashoff is a former Commander of the USS Benfold, Author, It’s Your Ship and charismatic keynote speaker.

Ferran Adria

What makes El Bulli worthy of three Michelin stars? And what is it about Ferrán Adrià that makes him one of the best-regarded chefs in the world today?

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

Dominic Alldis

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

John Amaechi

John Amaechi is an accomplished motivational speaker who has inspired people throughout the world and appeared as a judge on the hit BBC show 'The Speaker'

Giles Andrews

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

Keith Antoine

Olympic & Paralympic athletics coach Keith Antoine’s focus is on performance improvement, of individuals and teams. He was personal coach to a gold and two silver Olympic medalists at London 2012.

Phil Ashby

Major Phil Ashby is a genuine hero. A Royal Marine and UN peace keeper, Phil has conquered all challenges that he has encountered, a true inspiration.

Paddy Ashdown

Rt Hon. Lord Ashdown GCMG KBE is the former leader of the Lib Dem party, an EU and UN representative and an internationally renowned speaker

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.

Tom Avery

The combination of a career in the City with Arthur Andersen before embarking on his exlorations, makes Tom Avery a unique & winning motivational speaker

Sarah Ayton

Sarah Ayton OBE, is one of Great Britain’s top sailors and is an adept and experienced motivational speaker and an inspirational keynote speaker on leadership and sport.

Javier Bajer

Javier Bajer is a cognitive psychologist and a trailblazer in Leadership Performance and Culture Change.

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

Shlomo Ben-Ami

Ben Ami was the chief Israeli negotiator at the Camp David summit in 2000. He applies his expertise on conflict resolution to managerial situations as well as international politics.

Karan Bilimoria

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

Widely regarded as one of the UK's best fitness conditioning coaches, Steve Black is in great demand as a motivational and keynote speaker, drawing on his experiences in his successful coaching career.

Lord Blair of Boughton

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

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.

Chris Bonington

Sir Chris Bonington is a British mountaineer and an accomplished after dinner speaker perfect for speaking at corporate conferences.

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!

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.

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.

Thomas Bubendorfer

Solo climber, Thomas Bubendorfer is the most experienced European adventure keynote speaker on the international circuit & talks of teamwork & self belief

Marcus Buckingham

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

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

Rona Cant

Rona Cant is an international keynote speaker, adventurer and author. Her energetic and exciting presentations will enthrall any audience

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.

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

Alan Chambers

Alan Chambers was invited by the English World Cup winning rugby team and victorious Ashes team to motivate them - one of the most inspirational speakers today

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.

Pierluigi Collina

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

David Coulthard

David Coulthard is a former Formula One racing driver. He made his Formula One debut in 1994.

Lawrence Dallaglio

English rugby union player and former captain Lawrence Dallaglio was part of the winning rugby world cup team in 2003

Frank Dick

Olympic coach renowned as one of the best motivational speakers today, his presentations are highly amusing and anecdotal, challenging and inspirational

Tommy Docherty

"The Doc"- great Scottish football legend and king of the one liners, Tommy has created a new legend in the celebrity speaking world

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.

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.

Shaun Ellis

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

Jo Elvin

Editor of GLAMOUR, UK's no.1 women's magazine, Jo Elvin is an inspirational keynote speaker on topics including leadership, entrepreneurism & focus for success

Carlos Espinosa de los Monteros

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

Ieuan Evans

Holder of almost every record in Welsh Rugby. Ieuan is a fantastic keynote speaker on leadership and an entertaining after dinner speaker.

Sean Fitzpatrick

Former Captain of the All Blacks Rugby team and member of their world cup winning team, Sean is an outstanding motivational and teambuilding speaker. He also delivers humorous after dinner speeches.

Andrew "Freddie" Flintoff

Andrew Flintoff MBE, one of the great British cricket heroes, is now concentrating on life as a television personality and a charismatic and motivational after-dinner 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

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.

Paul Foster

Paul Foster, Paralympic coach and Member of the Organising Committee for the London 2012 Games, is an inspirational keynote speaker.

Mark Frith

One of the UK's most successful magazine editors of the modern era, Mark Frith has Smash Hits, Heat and Time Out under his belt.

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.

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

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.

Adrian Gilpin

Inspirational keynote speaker, unlocking hidden potential in your people

Robbie Glen

Ex-Governor of Barlinnie Prison, Robbie Glen is one of the best after dinner speakers on the circuit

Evelyn Glennie

Evelyn Glennie is one of the world's most recognised percussionists. She gives over 100 performances a year all over the world and has performed with many of the greatest orchestras and conductors. She perfomed at the London 2012 opening ceremony to enormous acclaim.

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.

Ian Goldin

Director of Oxford's James Martin 21st Century School, & former VP of the World Bank, Dr Ian Goldin speaks on future trends in technology, science, climate, demography, trade and finance

Felipe Gonzalez

The longest standing Spanish President is a sought after keynote speaker. His experiences of the politics & economics for Spain & Europe provides insights for all.

Graham Gooch

Former England Cricket Captain and widely regarded as one of England's greatest ever batsman. Graham is also a renowned TV and radio pundit

Michael Grade

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

Tanni Grey-Thompson

Britain's most successful paralympic athlete, Tanni is an esteemed ambassador for disabled athletes and popular motivational speaker

Pen Hadow

Pen Hadow was the first Briton to trek, without resupply, to both Poles. He is a motivational speaker of the highest calibre.

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

Monty Halls

A marine biologist, explorer, travel writer and speaker, Monty Halls is a man with a wealth of experience and stories for every audience

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

Ken Hames

Ken's experiences in the SAS combine with the business arena to provide a fascinating insight into pressure, survival, teamwork, leadership and motivation

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.

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.

Charles Hazlewood

Charismatic, entertaining and inspiring, motivational speaker Charles Hazlewood's Paraorchestra played at the Paralympics closing ceremony at London 2012.

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

Lorraine Heggessey

Lorraine is the former Chief Executive of the production company Talkback Thames. She was the first ever female BBC One controller and is now a motivational speaker and media consultant.

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

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.

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.

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.

Justin Hughes

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

Conrad Humphreys

Conrad Humphreys is a British Triple round-the-world yachtsman, entrepreneur and motivational speaker of the highest calibre.

Ben Hunt-Davis

Ben Hunt Davies, exciting and inspirational keynote speaker, rowed for Great Britain for almost a decade, competing at six World Championships and three Olympic Games. The highlight of his sporting career came at the Sydney Olympics in 2000 when he was a member of the Men's Eight that won the Gold Medal, becoming the first British winners of the event since 1912.

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.

Kevin Ivison

Kevin Ivison is an ex bomb disposal expert who suffered from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder after a dramatic and traumatic ordeal in Iraq. His remarkable story of recovery is inspirational.

Liz Jackson

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

Mike Jackson

Chief of the General Staff of the British Army, General Sir Mike Jackson is a powerful keynote leadership 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.

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

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.

Tony Juniper

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

Craig Kielburger

Craig Kielburger is the founder of Free The Children, a unique children’s rights and youth empowerment organization. Craig is an inspirational keynote speaker

Marc Kielburger

Marc Kielburger is the chief executive director of Free The Children, a unique organization which has built more than 500 schools in Asia, Africa and Latin America

Helmut Kohl

Helmut Kohl is a German conservative politician and statesman. He was Chancellor of Germany from 1982 to 1998 and chairman of the CDU from 1973-1998.

Jim Lawless

Jim Lawless blends hard-hitting truths with hilarious anecdotes, to motivate and inspire a sense of everyone's own capacity for achievement & change.

Matt Le Tissier

Matt Le Tissier is one of the most gifted English footballers of his generation. He played for Southampton FC and for England. He is now a football commentator and appears on the award winning football show, Soccer Saturday on Sky. He is a consummate and charming awards host and after dinner speaker.

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.

Allan Leighton

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

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.

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

Ken Livingstone

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.

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.

Elizabeth Manningham Buller

Baroness Elizabeth Manningham-Buller DCB was Director General of MI5, the British internal national security agency, from 2002 until 2007.

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

Roger Martin

Dean of the Rotman School of Management in Toronto, Roger Martin is an international keynote speaker, best known for his innovative ideas on integrative thinking

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.

Leadership Speakers