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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D D: £5k-£10k Dubbed ‘one of the nation’s favourite businessmen’ by the Independent, Mark was Managing Director of Waitrose for the preceding 9 years, and Deputy Chairman of The John Lewis Partnership for 3 years.
A A: £25k and over A legend in the music world, Mark Schulman is an incredible musician, dynamic performer and strategic business mind.
A A: £25k and over Australian driver Mark Webber enjoyed a 12 year F1 career until 2014
A A: £25k and over Mark Zandi is chief economist of Moody's Analytics, where he directs research and consulting. Moody's is the leading provider of economic research, data and analytical tools.
D D: £5k-£10k His experience working with luxury car giants Aston Martin and Harley Davidson, has made brand guru Markus Kramer, a uniquely insightful business speaker.
A A: £25k and over Martin Eberhard is co-founder and former CEO of Tesla, Inc. He is accredited with reinventing the electric car, helping create the public perception of electric cars as the future of transportation and has lectured around the world on reasons and methods for reducing the use of carbon fuels.
D D: £5k-£10k Martin Glenn, former president of Pepsico UK, is a humorous and thought provoking speaker through his many years at the forefront of marketing and branding.
POA POA: Contact Us Captain of the World Cup winning rugby team in 2003, Martin Johnson CBE is an inspiring and motivating conference speaker.
A A: £25k and over Martin Lindstrom is a world-leading expert re-shaping how organisations approach innovation, culture and business transformation.
D D: £5k-£10k Martin McCourt is a seasoned executive with 40 years in UK manufacturing, who transformed Dyson into a global leader and was named UK Business Leader of the Year in 2010.
D D: £5k-£10k Co-founder of The Future Laboratory & one of the world's leading futurists, Martin Raymond has an uncanny knack of discovering the next big thing.
D D: £5k-£10k Martin Roberts is one of the UK's leading experts in property and his impressive 25 year TV presenting career qualifies him as a highly esteemed awards host.
A A: £25k and over Martina Navratilova is widely regarded as the greatest all-round tennis player in history, with 59 Grand Slam titles and a legacy that extends beyond the court through her outspoken advocacy for equality and human rights. She won the Wimbledon women's singles title a record 9 times and was famously described by Billie Jean King as "the greatest singles, doubles and mixed doubles player who's ever lived."
E E: £2k-£5k 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.
D D: £5k-£10k The UK’s leading expert on curriculum and literacy in schools, Mary Myatt is an education advisor and writer.
B B: £15k- £25k 'Queen of Shops' Mary Portas is recognised as a leading retail marketing guru having worked with brands such as Harvey Nichols, Harrods, Top Shop and Miss Selfridge to name but a few.
A A: £25k and over Former President of Ireland and previously United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Mary Robinson is an outstanding international keynote speaker.
D D: £5k-£10k England rugby world cup winner, Matt Dawson is a man of many talents - chef, dancer and pundit, and he is an exceptional business and after dinner speaker.
E E: £2k-£5k Matt is an inspiring transgender speaker with a unique take on identity, courage, acceptance and social ‘norms’.
D D: £5k-£10k Co-author of Sticky Wisdom and co-founder of ?What If!, Matt Kingdon is one of the most respected speakers on innovation and creativity.
E E: £2k-£5k Matt Lindley is a serving airline pilot and former RAF pilot, delivering a unique story addressing not just leadership, accountability and culture to the business world, but also address diversity and equality through his experience as one of the first openly gay RAF pilots.
E E: £2k-£5k Matt Prior was the lynchpin of the England cricket team that was ranked No.1 in the world and has moved seamlessly into business by launching the ONE Pro Cycling team
A A: £25k and over Matthew Luhn is an accomplished storyteller, instructor, keynote speaker, and story consultant, with over 20 years’ experience creating stories and characters at Pixar Animation Studios.
C C: £10k-£15k Matthew Syed is a best-selling author, broadcaster and high performance expert who helps organisations and individuals unlock potential through mindset, diversity of thought and continuous improvement.
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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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