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 Founder and CEO of Marcus Venture Consulting Ltd, Lucy P. Marcus is committed to fostering sustainable success for funding organisations.
D D: £5k-£10k Professional explorer and adventurer, Lucy Shepherd is a fellow of the Royal Geographical Society and became the youngest ever member of the Scientific Exploration Society. She takes her adventures as duties to open people’s eyes to the beautiful fragility of our planet, amplify the voices of climate advocates and support sustainable enterprise.
E E: £2k-£5k Lucy Siegle is a journalist, author and presenter who specialises in ecological and ethical lifestyle matters - suitable for any event as host or speaker.
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A A: £25k and over Luke Donald, former world number one and Europe's Ryder Cup captain, has led his team to consecutive victories in 2023 and 2025, and now returns for an unprecedented third captaincy at Adare Manor in 2027. With four victorious Ryder Cup appearances as a player, five PGA Tour wins, and over 56 weeks at the top of world golf, he brings unmatched credibility to discussions on high-performance leadership.
B B: £15k- £25k Professor Lynda Gratton teaches at London Business School, where she directs the world-leading programme on human resource strategy and founded the Future of Work Consortium. Recognised by The Times as a top global business thinker, she has authored eleven books, including 'Redesigning Work' and 'The New Long Life', which provide frameworks for creating flexible, human-centric organisations.
D D: £5k-£10k One of the world's top PR & marketing strategists, futurist Lynne Franks has tracked consumer patterns for thirty years predicting lifestyle preferences & directions.
E E: £2k-£5k Maajid Nawaz is a prominent counter-extremism consultant and a regular writer, debater and public commentator.
E E: £2k-£5k Maggie Alphonsi, celebrated international women’s rugby player and media professional, has become a trailblazing figure in sports and diversity, achieving significant milestones in both her athletic and post-retirement careers.
C C: £10k-£15k Magnus Lindkvist is an internationally acclaimed futurologist, trendspotter, and author who has delivered over a thousand keynotes across three decades, captivating audiences from global CEOs to government leaders with his blend of rigorous research, sharp insight, and subversive humour.
A A: £25k and over Dr Makaziwe Mandela has worked for a number of academic institutions in South Africa and abroad. She is on the boards on a number of companies and is the Chairperson of the House of Mandela as well as the director of the House of Mandela Foundation.
D D: £5k-£10k Dr Mamphela Ramphele is a renowned academic and an active citizen promoting reimagining and rebuilding South Africa.
E E: £2k-£5k Addiction, parenting & relationship expert Mandy Saligari is the founder and clinical director of Charter Harley Street, which was set up in 2008.
C C: £10k-£15k In a career spanning nearly 20 years, Maneesh Juneja has worked with data to improve decision-making across a number of industries.
B B: £15k- £25k Leadership and organisational behaviour expert Manfred Kets de Vries brings together the fields of Management and psychoanalysis effectively and persuasively.
D D: £5k-£10k Manuel is an esteemed lecturer, co-founder of several notable organisations as well as a specialist in the future of sustainability, the circular economy, regenerative economics and AI. He is an acclaimed speaker who has given keynotes at some of the world's most prestigious and respected companies and conferences.
E E: £2k-£5k From sales & communication skills trainer to stand up comedian in less than 9 months - Marc fuses psychology, common sense & humour with real life business examples.
D D: £5k-£10k Marc Priestley, an expert from Formula One, leverages his experience to teach strategies for peak performance, innovation, and leadership in business.
A A: £25k and over Netflix co-founder, executive mentor and angel investor Marc Randolph is a veteran of Silicon Valley.
E E: £2k-£5k Following the amputation of his left leg, competitive swimmer Marc Woods got back in the pool and went on to win a raft of Paralympic, World and Euro Championships medals.
D D: £5k-£10k Inspired by her son's desire for more time together, Marcia founded The O'Connor Group, a company dedicated to using human resources and customized solutions to drive business growth, and she also founded the non-profit ShadowHer.org to empower entrepreneurs while overcoming personal challenges and inspiring others to achieve greatness.
A A: £25k and over From a senior researcher at the Gallup Organisation to a New York Times best-selling author, Marcus Buckingham is one of the world’s most sought-after motivational speakers.
C C: £10k-£15k Prof for the Public Understanding of Science & Mathmatics, Marcus du Sautoy is a brilliant communicator for events in the public & private sector.
E E: £2k-£5k Entrepreneur & Reading Room CEO, Margaret Manning, is a successful business keynote speaker on women in business, entrepreneurship & digital communications.
A A: £25k and over Mariana Mazzucato is the chair of Economics of Innovation and Public Value and the founding director of the Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose at University College London.
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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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