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 David Hieatt is an entrepreneur in the purest sense of the word. From Howies to a sustainable jeans company, his expertise lies in creativity, fashion, business and teamwork.
B B: £15k- £25k CEO of Syntegrity, David is an author, speaker, and early-stage investor who has helped change the way many global leaders approach their top challenges.
D D: £5k-£10k Harvard educated David Lammy is the Member of Parliament for Tottenham and the Shadow Justice Secretary who is one of the leading agenda setters in the fields of social activism, diversity and multi-culturalism.
C C: £10k-£15k David is highly regarded in FinTech, having led digital transformations at Lloyds Banking Group and Aviva, and later at Gartner's Global Digital Banking. He founded 11:FS, launching Natwest's challenger bank Mettle in the UK, demonstrating that big banks can effectively counter fintech competition.
D D: £5k-£10k David McQueen is a seasoned leadership expert, speaker, and advisor, leverages over three decades of experience to empower organisations globally, with a unique blend of captivating storytelling, humour, and data-driven insights.
D D: £5k-£10k David Meade is a world-class international corporate speaker, performer and TV personality with a renowned reputation for helping organisations work more effectively.
POA POA: Contact Us David Miliband was the United Kingdom’s Foreign Secretary from 2007 to 2010. Aged 41, he became the youngest person in 30 years to hold the position. He is now President and CEO of the International Rescue Committee where he oversees the agency's relief and development operations in over 40 countries.
D D: £5k-£10k David Olusoga is a British-Nigerian historian, broadcaster and film-maker.
D D: £5k-£10k David Pearl, keynote speaker and business guru, helps business and those who lead them be more inspired and inspiring.
B B: £15k- £25k As one of the world’s leading experts on ‘the internet of things’, serial entrepreneur David Rose is a teacher and researcher at the MIT Media Lab.
D D: £5k-£10k The former editor-in-chief of WIRED magazine's UK edition, David Rowan is a keynote speaker who shares his insights into consumer behaviour, the digital era, social commerce and media.
D D: £5k-£10k David Walsh is the Sunday Times sports writer who exposed Lance Armstrong for his illegal use of drugs in professional cycling.
B B: £15k- £25k David Weinberger is one of the foremost keynote speakers on technology and its impact on business and society. David is always relevant and hugely funny.
C C: £10k-£15k Dame DeAnne Julius DCMG, CBE is a widely experienced international economist and former intelligence analyst for the CIA.
D D: £5k-£10k Dean Leak is a high-performance culture and leadership coach who transforms individuals and teams, leveraging his experience with Olympic champions and global brands to build winning mindsets and high-performing cultures.
E E: £2k-£5k Dean Van Leeuwen is an experienced, knowledgeable and sought-after futurist and keynote speaker on innovation and strategy.
A A: £25k and over Deborah Meaden, a business leader and "Dragons' Den" investor, is a passionate advocate for ethical practices and environmental conservation, and author of the bestselling children's book "Why Money Matters".
D D: £5k-£10k Debra Searle MVO MBE rowed 3,300 miles solo across the Atlantic after her rowing partner was rescued, spending three and a half months battling 30-foot waves and sharks in a 23-foot plywood boat. Ranked the world's number one female motivational speaker and founder of five companies, including MIX Diversity, she has delivered over 1,100 keynotes globally, teaching her proven resilience strategies.
E E: £2k-£5k Journalist, speaker & conference chair Declan Curry was one of the BBC's most recognisable business presenters.
D D: £5k-£10k Dee Caffari MBE is a pioneering yachtswoman and speaker, known for her solo non-stop circumnavigations of the globe and leadership in promoting sustainability and gender inclusivity in sailing.
POA POA: Contact Us Deepak is a world-renowned pioneer in integrative medicine and personal transformation, the Founder of the The Chopra Foundation and co-founder of Chopra Global, a modern healthcare company positioned at the intersection of science, spirituality, and transformation
E E: £2k-£5k Deirdre Bounds is an entrepreneur in the purest sense - no commercial experience, no family history of enterprise, no money, just a great idea and a pile of passion.
C C: £10k-£15k Dennis Snow’s customer service abilities were honed over 20 years with the Walt Disney World Company where he developed his passion for service excellence.
E E: £2k-£5k Eternally inspirational as an elite athlete, Derek Redmond's race in Barcelona when he crossed the finishing line with a mid-race injury is a highlight in Olympic history.
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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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