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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E E: £2k-£5k Simon Hughes, best known as Channel 4's 'The Analyst'' during the 2005 Ashes series, is a popular after-dinner and corporate speaker
D D: £5k-£10k Simon Jack is a financial journalist, broadcaster, and the BBC's Business Editor. He is also currently the Business and Economic Correspondent on Radio 4’s Today programme.
E E: £2k-£5k The Times and London Evening Standard journalist, Simon Jenkins, is an engaging and knowledgeable commentator on the world we live in today.
D D: £5k-£10k Simon King draws on his extensive knowledge of the Natural World to provide lively and informative presentations drawing parallels to the business world.
D D: £5k-£10k Simon's illustrious career spans from leading record-breaking sales at SEGA to pioneering groundbreaking ventures like LOVEFiLM, while his visionary leadership at Amazon has revolutionised its marketing and branding.
B B: £15k- £25k Simon Reeve is an adventurer, TV presenter and New York Times bestselling author with a passion for travel, wildlife, history, current affairs, conservation and the environment.
E E: £2k-£5k Simon Singh is an author, journalist and TV producer who specialises in science and mathematics and opens up a fascinating world to anyone who hears him speak.
E E: £2k-£5k Falkland's War Veteran, author, public speaker & charity supporter and holder of a CBE he received in 2016 for his charity work.
C C: £10k-£15k Founder of Yo Sushi, entrepreneur Simon is a charismatic and motivational speaker and former Dragon on the hit television show Dragons Den.
B B: £15k- £25k Sinclair Beecham MBE founded the world famous sandwich chain, Pret a Manger and is a powerful keynote speaker on the factors behind the success of all his business ventures.
A A: £25k and over The rock icon who mobilised the world through Band Aid and Live Aid in the 1980s, raising over £150 million for famine relief, Sir Bob Geldof earned an honorary knighthood in 1986 and multiple Nobel Peace Prize nominations for his humanitarian work. Beyond activism, he built successful ventures including Planet 24 and Groupcall, proving business acumen alongside passion.
D D: £5k-£10k Sir Ian McGeechan is a Scottish former rugby union player and coach, and is an ITV pundit.
B B: £15k- £25k Sir Lloyd is a prominent entrepreneur and philanthropist known for founding Travelex Group, with diverse business interests, a strong presence in charitable organisations, numerous prestigious honours, and affiliations, and a distinguished personal background.
C C: £10k-£15k Sir Matthew Pinsent CBE is a four-time Olympic gold medallist and ten-time World Champion rower. Now a respected BBC broadcaster and member of Henley Royal Regatta's Committee, Matthew translates decades of elite sporting excellence into practical strategies for leadership, teamwork and sustained success.
D D: £5k-£10k Sir Tim Smit KBE, co-founder of the Eden Project and restorer of the Lost Gardens of Heligan, has demonstrated how ambitious ideas can reshape entire regions. Since opening in 2001, the Eden Project has contributed £6.8 billion to the South West economy, welcomed over 22 million visitors, and inspired Eden Projects on every inhabited continent.
A A: £25k and over Sol Rashidi is a pioneering executive in AI, data, and digital transformation, having held eight C-suite roles at Fortune 100 companies. Known for turning complex tech into business impact, she speaks candidly on AI adoption, innovation strategy, and leading transformation at scale.
E E: £2k-£5k Professor Sonia Blandford is Founder and CEO of the national charity Achievement for All 3As.
E E: £2k-£5k Sony Kapoor is a prominent economist, financial sector expert and development practitioner
A A: £25k and over Sophia Amoruso is the founder of Girlboss and the creative visionary, entrepreneur, and industry disruptor who has gone from one of the most prominent figures in retail to a cultural thought leader re-defining the model of success for the modern women.
D D: £5k-£10k Pushing the boundaries of poetry and literature, Sophia delivers powerful messages on topics ranging from mental health and diversity to the key issue of the day.
D D: £5k-£10k Sophie Hackford is a top-ranked technologist and speaker who explores cutting-edge technologies and their societal impacts, advising global brands and shaping the future of innovation.
C C: £10k-£15k An inspirational and charismatic keynote and motivational speaker, Spencer West is open and candid about the struggles he overcame after losing his legs at the age of five, and how he never lost the hope or courage he needed to overcome personal obstacles.
E E: £2k-£5k Award-winning designer, software developer and entrepreneur, Stef is co-founder of Makeshift — an independent London start-up studio, building digital products.
D D: £5k-£10k Stef du Plessis helps organisations to create winning workplace cultures.
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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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