Ellis Watson Biography
Ellis Watson is an accomplished and witty conference and after dinner speaker. He speaks on culture change and spreading inspiration and is suitable for a wide range of audiences.
In Business
Ellis Watson is Managing Director of Menzies Distribution. Prior to this he was managing Director of Mirror Newspapers, where he was responsible for five national and 240 regional titles.
He was previously MD at Celador International, in charge of commercial sales of Who Wants to be a Millionaire? Under his wing the phenomenally successful show was licensed in more than 100 countries, with over 130 consumer products.
Ellis was originally Marketing Director for the Sun and News of the World, reporting directly to Rupert Murdoch. He helped reverse a decline in sales and launched a number of cutting edge initiatives, from brand extensions to Books for Schools. He also conceived CurrantBun.com, which quickly became the UK's fifth largest ISP.
Ellis Speaks
Ellis Watson talks about how organisational cultures evolve as a result of the quality and diversity of the individuals employed. He is a captivating and hugely entertaining speaker, who also gives an insight into what it was like to work for the idiosyncratic Mr Murdoch.
In his after dinner speech, Ellis describes how the Colombian Minister of Information insisted on hosting ‘Millionaire’ himself - giving female contestants a helping hand!
Speaking Topics
- Culture change
- Spreading inspiration and passion throughout the organisation
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Ellis Watson News
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Motivational business speaker, Ellis Watson takes on new role at FirstGroup
11th June 2009
Motivational keynote business and after dinner speaker, Ellis Watson, is moving from Menzies to take up a key role with the bus and train operator First Direct. He leaves Menzies Distribution after four years as Managing Director, having revolutionised the business.
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.
Mike Forde Links Business to Football
18th April 2013
Business speaker and one of the UK’s leading sports executives, Mike Forde has compared the ideas and practices used in professional football to those used in business environments.
Gareth Malone Accepts His OBE
14th March 2013
TV presenter and choir master, Gareth Malone, accepted his OBE this week with his glowing wife by his side.
Charles Hazlewood and the British Paraorchestra Release Christmas Single
6th December 2012
Charles Hazlewood, the British Paraorchestra, the Kaos Signing Choir for Deaf and Hearing Children and athletes from ParalympicsGB have released ‘True Colours’, with the hope of sending it to Christmas Number 1.
John Mattone on Thinkers 50 List
5th July 2012
Keynote speaker John Mattone has been named in the prestigious biennial Thinkers50 "Guru Radar" list as one of their 25 emerging stars in leadership development.
Colin Coulson-Thomas Authors New Talent Management Report
14th June 2012
Keynote speaker Professor Colin Coulson-Thomas, writes a report showing how to succeed without recruiting expensive stars.
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.
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.
Spotlight on Marcus Buckingham, Contender for Thinkers 50 Poll 2011
2nd September 2011
Marcus Buckingham has spent years helping clients find and motivate their most talented employees. He is one of the most thought-provoking and motivational business speakers and international keynote speakers. Marcus has been nominated for the 2011 Thinkers 50.
Ellis Watson Reviews
Ellis Watson has spoken and appeared at a number of recent corporate events. Please find some client speaker testimonials and reviews for Ellis Watson for a number of these events and conferences. If you would like some additional information as to how to book Ellis Watson for your corporate event, then please contact one of the Speakers Corner booking agents on +44 (0)20 7607 7070 or email info@speakerscorner.co.uk
Ellis was an inspiring, amusing and engaging speaker. He had done his homework and knew who he was speaking to and had worked hard to tailor his talk to our audience rather than delivering a standard presentation. He was also very easy to deal with.
Very relevant, provocative and entertaining.
Ellis' content and delivery was excellent and matched the brief brilliantly.
Ellis was just what guests needed after a hard day of meetings. He was a perfect fit.
Met brief (which was discussed at length!) very well and provided both entertaining and thought provoking talk. Delighted that as promised humour was not diluted to the merely witty and the anecdotes used provided plenty of "out loud" laughs. This was commented on by many delegates over beers into the wee small hours. During these conversations it also became clear that the theme (up to us to be architects of our own future) had hit home. President and deputy MD enjoyed talk - result!
Everyone was very positive with feedback and Ellis 'woke' then all up after an intensive conference
For further information or to book Ellis Watson, call us on +44 (0)20 7607 7070 or email info@speakerscorner.co.uk
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