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 Roger Bootle's expertise and knowledge of the economic landscape, makes him a highly sought after keynote speaker.
D D: £5k-£10k Former CEO/Director of Virgin, BBC, British Airways & Prudential, Roger Flynn is an expert on change, leadership, innovationn & customer satisfaction.
D D: £5k-£10k Roger Harrabin is a highly esteemed speaker and moderator with over 35 years at BBC News, celebrated for his environmental and energy debates, numerous journalism awards, and affiliations with prestigious academic institutions.
E E: £2k-£5k Roger Saul is the founder of iconic British fashion brand Mulberry, which he built from a £500 start-up into a global leader in luxury leather goods. Today, he's a sought-after speaker on entrepreneurship, brand building and sustainability, inspiring audiences to rethink success and lead with purpose.
D D: £5k-£10k A global thought leader on the relationship between public policy and innovation, Rohan Silva has an unrivalled perspective on technology’s potential to transform public services and drive economic growth and job creation
D D: £5k-£10k Futurist and award-winning speaker, Rohit Talwar inspires and educates with his unique 'how to' messages. He was profiled as one of the top 10 global futurists by the Independent Newspaper.
E E: £2k-£5k Roma Agrawal MBE is an award-winning engineer, author and broadcaster who is best known for working on the design of The Shard, Western Europe's tallest tower. Roma has given talks to tens of thousands at universities, schools and organisations around the world, including TEDx. She has also presented numerous TV and radio shows for the BBC, Channel 4 and Discovery.
D D: £5k-£10k Ronan is an inspirational keynote speaker who focuses in-depth on what puts us on a burnout trajectory and how we can transform through even the greatest adversity. Overnight, Ronan went from leading a global movement to being diagnosed with a lifetime chronic illness. It is through Ronan's impactful way of sharing his story, that he inspires and motivates lasting change.
A A: £25k and over A British politician, historian and adventurer, Rory Stewart OBE has a deep knowledge of history, a clear-sighted vision for the future of global security, and unparalleled experience of some of the world’s toughest war zones.
B B: £15k- £25k Rory Sutherland, Vice Chairman of Ogilvy and founder of its behavioural science practice, has spent over three decades proving that the smallest contextual changes can transform how people think and act, from tripling call centre sales with a few added sentences to reimagining workplace culture.
D D: £5k-£10k Baroness Ros Altmann is an independent expert on pensions policy, investment banking, savings and retirement.
E E: £2k-£5k The RemCo Chair at Rexam Pl, and the former COO of Smith & Nephew, Ros Rivaz addresses the skills needed to be a great strategic leader in today’s world.
D D: £5k-£10k Helen Seymour and Rosie Steevenson are pioneering former RAF fast jet crew who share powerful, real-world lessons on leadership, resilience and high performance from one of the world’s most elite environments.
B B: £15k- £25k International business strategist, bestselling author & keynote speaker, Rowan Gibson helps organisations to 'rethink' strategy, branding and innovation.
D D: £5k-£10k Trained in International Law & International Relations, French-Canadian Roxanne Joyal is an inspirational keynote speaker & an advocate for empowering women and social responsibility.
D D: £5k-£10k Roz Savage lived the dream – and learnt that following your passion is not always plain sailing.
C C: £10k-£15k Ruby Wax is an accomplished comedian and TV presenter. Her ability to cultivate mutual appreciation and rapport means she is ideally placed to help leaders motivate, inspire and improve communication.
D D: £5k-£10k Rupert Pennant-Rea has had a varied career as economist, journalist, central banker and businessman. He is a knowledgebale and impressive keynote speaker.
E E: £2k-£5k At the age of 34, Ruth Hunt became one of the youngest CEOs in the country. At 39, she became the youngest crossbench peer. Baroness Hunt of Bethnal Green is now one of the directors of Deeds and Words.
D D: £5k-£10k Dr Sabrina Cohen-Hatton has been a firefighter since she was eighteen years old. She is now one of the most senior female firefighters in the UK.
E E: £2k-£5k Safia Minney, MBE, is an award-winning social entrepreneur and internationally recognised for the company she founded, People Tree, the pioneer of sustainable fashion.
C C: £10k-£15k Sahar Hashemi, founder of Coffee Republic, is an internationally recognised thought leader on encouraging entrepreneurial behaviour in big companies.
D D: £5k-£10k Apprentice runner-up Saira Khan is an astute business woman who has appeared on Loose Women, The Money Programme, and contributed to Radio 4's Woman's Hour.
A A: £25k and over Sallie Krawcheck is the former Bank of America and Citigroup executive and has encouraged the presence of women in business. Sallie is recognised as one of the most senior women on Wall Street.
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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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