Topics:
Business Speakers
Change and Turnaround Speakers
Leadership Speakers
Political Speakers
Retail Speakers
Sales/Customer Service
Archie Norman Biography
Archie Norman is one of Britain’s leading businessmen with a long term track record of business change and value creation. He has led transformations of major British businesses, served on the Boards of several others, and built over time very strong management teams who are now in leading positions in several major British companies. As a business speaker Archie talks on a variety of topics including leadership, customer service, change and business turnaround
In 2009 Archie Norman was appointed non-executive Chairman of ITV.
Business Background
Archie Norman's previous employment has included Citibank NA, Partner, McKinsey & Co Plc, Group Finance Director of Kingfisher Plc, Chief Executive of Asda Group Plc and Chairman of Asda Group Plc.
Archie Norman was a Non Executive Director of Geest Plc, of British Rail, and was a Non Executive Director of Railtrack.
Other positions Norman has held include UK Retailer of the Year, Yorkshire Businessman of the Year, and a Member of the Cancer Research Board.
Archie has also previously been a Member of the HM Government Deregulation Taskforce, and a Member of the Anglo-German Deregulation Taskforce.
Member of Parliament
Archie Norman was elected Member of Parliament for Tunbridge Wells.
Norman was appointed Vice-Chairman of the Conservative Party, with special responsibility for the reform and renewal programme. In the last 90's he was appointed Chief Executive of the Conservative Party. In a reshuffle, Archie became Shadow Minister for Europe. Soon after he was appointed Shadow Secretary of State for Environment, Transport and the Regions.
Conference Speaker
With a combination of political prowess, sound business experience and incisive wit Archie's presentations are always highly informative and well-received. As a Business Speaker, Archie Norman covers a wide range of issues including Change Management, The Retail Industry, Designing Effective Business Strategies and Value Creation.
For further information or to book Archie Norman, call us on +44 (0)20 7607 7070 or email info@speakerscorner.co.uk
Archie Norman Video
Archie Norman Speaker Showreel - Click play to watch a short sample video clip of Archie Norman. For more information on Archie Norman please contact one of the Speakers Corner booking agents on +44 (0)20 7607 7070 or email info@speakerscorner.co.uk
Archie Norman News
A selection of relevant news related to Archie Norman, Keynote Speakers, Business Speakers, Change and Turnaround Speakers, Leadership Speakers, Political Speakers, Retail Speakers and Sales/Customer Service stories. For more information on Archie Norman or details as to how to book Archie Norman for your corporate event, please contact one of the Speakers Corner booking agents on +44 (0)20 7607 7070 or email info@speakerscorner.co.uk
Archie Norman ‘Turnaround King’
17th July 2012
Chairman of ITV and ‘turnround king’ of Asda, Archie Norman is one of Britain’s most prominent businessmen. He speaks to the FT about problem solving in business.
Sir Terry Leahy Adjusts to Life After Tesco
11th April 2013
Business speaker and former CEO of Tesco, Sir Terry Leahy stepped down from his position at Tesco in 2011 at the age of 55, he has since started working with several charities, invested in small businesses and written a book.
Mary Perkins Wins Director of the Year Lifetime Achievement Award
2nd November 2011
Director Magazine has awarded Dame Mary Perkins, Specsavers queen, entrepreneur, and retail keynote speaker, the Director of the Year Lifetime Achievement Award.
Entrepreneurs’ Forum Boasts Speakers Corner's Best
20th May 2011
The North East of England is the venue for the Entrepreneurs’ Forum, where a handful of Speakers Corner’s top talent take the stage to inspire business leaders and aspirational executives from all over the UK. Hamish McRae, Sarah Willingham, Tim Smit, James Timpson, James Cracknell, and Simon Calver are all on the programme, as are Kanya King, Douglas McWilliams, Karen Mattison, John Timpson and Richard Huntingford – all inspiration and charismatic public speakers.
Self-Help Books; A Billion Dollar Industry
30th April 2013
Self-help books are increasingly popular among the British public than ever before and an increased number of us are turning to self help books in the hope that they will solve lives problems.
Noreena Hertz Finishes New Book
4th April 2013
Keynote speaker and leading futurist, Noreena Hertz has finished her most recent book, which will be published in the US and the UK in September 2013.
Simon Calver Becomes an Author
28th February 2013
After dinner speaker and current CEO of Mothercare, Simon Calver, has decided to write a book about his time working as the head of Lovefilm, the movie rental service.
Jacqueline Gold Talks Rebranding
13th January 2012
Businesswoman and keynote speaker Jacqueline Gold, who brought Ann Summers parties into living rooms across Britain, spoke to Director Magazine about her journey which turned the sex shop chain into a multimillion-pound business and a high-street name.
Top 10 Speakers for 2012
27th December 2011
As the year draws to a close, Speakers Corner looks forward to the promise of the intriguing and opportune months ahead. 2012 is set to be a year of economic optimism, business innovation and a host of rising stars on the corporate circuit – all primed to motivate, educate, stimulate and entertain.
Richard Reed Tells of Innocent Success
19th December 2011
Innocent co-founder Richard Reed tells Director Magazine how his company kept control after breaking corporate tradition by selling a £30m stake to Coca-Cola in 2009. Innocent has maintained its position as arguably the most successful UK brand of the new millennium, and Speakers Corner proudly presents a host of Innocent speakers, all ideally placed to motivate and entertain on the corporate circuit. Joe McEwan, Dan Germain and Jessica Sansom, as well as Reed himself are all in high demand for corporate events.
For further information or to book Archie Norman, call us on +44 (0)20 7607 7070 or email info@speakerscorner.co.uk
Other speakers you might like
Frank Dick
Olympic coach renowned as one of the best motivational speakers today, his presentations are highly amusing and anecdotal, challenging and inspirational
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.
Mike Abrashoff
Mike Abrashoff is a former Commander of the USS Benfold, Author, It’s Your Ship and charismatic keynote speaker.
Kerrie Hanafin
Kerrie Hanafin, founder of A Woman's Touch, draws on her business and entrepreneurial success to deliver motivational and keynote speeches.
