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 Richard Reed is the co-founder of Innocent Drinks, an international company producing fresh fruit smoothies and vegetable pots, which he created alongside his two University friends.
E E: £2k-£5k Richard is one of the UK's leading business strategists and authoritative business forecaster of scenarios for this century. As a futurist he is engaging, authentic and believable.
D D: £5k-£10k Richard Seymour designs idea-driven products, and instils in audiences an emotive and thrilling analysis of the importance of design.
E E: £2k-£5k Publisher and founder of website nowandnext.com which documents global trends & author of various best-selling books, Richard Watson's speeches offer valuable insights and strategies into the future.
D D: £5k-£10k Richie Santosdiaz is an independent economic development advisor with expertise in internationalization, fintech, and economic commentary, based in Dubai, and known for his extensive experience and contributions to various sectors and media outlets globally.
E E: £2k-£5k Entrepreneur Ricky Walters opened his own part salon, part cocktail bar Salon64 in 2017 and already it has won numerous awards and is paving the way for not only salons, but businesses alike.
E E: £2k-£5k Rik Ferguson is a researcher, writer, filmmaker and presenter, as well as a Special Advisor to Europol’s European Cyber Crime Centre (EC3) and an advisor to the European Union. Rik’s research into the murky world of cybercrime and the cloudy future of technology sees him advise law enforcement, governments and large enterprises alike.
D D: £5k-£10k Rik Vera is a renowned thought-leader, keynote speaker, advisor and workshop facilitator on the topics of customer-centricity, ecosystems, change management, sales and marketing.
B B: £15k- £25k As a powerful sales and leadership keynote speaker, founder and an internationally renowned bias, diversity and inclusion expert, Risha Grant uses her experience to deliver diversity communication strategies, tactics and trainings to create an inclusive culture in every company and community.
D D: £5k-£10k Rita Clifton CBE, dubbed 'Brand Guru' by the Financial Times and 'The doyenne of branding' by Campaign magazine, brings unmatched credibility from her time as Vice Chairman at Saatchi & Saatchi and fifteen years as CEO and Chairman at Interbrand. Now Co-Founder and Chairman of BrandCap, Deputy Chair of John Lewis Partnership, and Chair of Forum for the Future, she helps leaders turn branding into their most powerful asset.
E E: £2k-£5k Keynote speaker Rob Law has travelled the bumpy road of starting up a business, gaining invaluable lessons about innovation, brand-building, and leadership along the way.
D D: £5k-£10k A pioneer in the field of positive psychology and wellbeing, Dr Robert Holden is founder of the Happiness Project
E E: £2k-£5k Robert Moore is an award-winning investigative journalist renowned for his incisive reporting from the world's most challenging environments. As ITV News Correspondent and former ITN Diplomatic and Foreign Affairs Editor, he has earned multiple accolades, including Journalist of the Year 2021 for his extraordinary coverage inside the US Capitol invasion, which attracted over 11 million views and a BAFTA.
C C: £10k-£15k Robert Peston is a former award-winning Business Editor at the BBC and current Political Editor at ITV.
D D: £5k-£10k Robert Senior is the former Worldwide CEO of Saatchi & Saatchi, he is a leading force in global creative thinking. Formerly UK CEO of the SSF Group.
B B: £15k- £25k Robert Ward is the Global Forecasting Director at the Economist Intelligence Unit and a world economy expert.
C C: £10k-£15k Roberta Lucca was the CMO and co-founder of Bossa Studios and shares with audiences her experience as a founder, AI, games, the future of marketing and consumer engagement, and how to engage and inspire a millennial workforce.
D D: £5k-£10k Roberto Romero is the former founder of Future Lighthouse and a renowned creative technologist, entrepreneur, CEO, and futurist with over 20 years of experience. As a pioneer in the Metaverse, Roberto Romero is one of the multi-awarded global experts in the creation of interactive content in immersive virtual and augmented reality.
B B: £15k- £25k Founder of Zipcar, Robin Chase is a true innovator and a pioneer of the sharing economy.
D D: £5k-£10k Explorer and sailor, Sir Robin Knox-Johnston was the first person ever to sail round the world non-stop single-handed. His amazing adventures inspire and enthrall any audience.
D D: £5k-£10k Former BBC Head of Light Entertainment & author of 'Natural Born Winners', Robin is a powerfully motivating and humorous speaker.
A A: £25k and over Robyn Benincasa builds World Class Teams. With an unforgettable blend of the 8 Essential Elements for Human Synergy and countless team-affirming experiences in the world’s most gruelling environments, Robyn’s insights help you understand and adopt the “followership’ skills necessary for dynamic role shifting and true teamwork.
A A: £25k and over Robyn Meredith is one of the world's best-respected Asia analysts
D D: £5k-£10k Former Olympic athlete and gold medallist at the World, European and Commonwealth Games, Roger is a TV sports presenter and an experienced motivational speaker.
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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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