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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B B: £15k- £25k Terry Jones, founder and former CEO of Travelocity.com, Chairman of Kayak.com and CIO of Sabre, Inc has a proven track record of leading companies whose innovations have changed an industry.
POA POA: Contact Us Former CEO of Tesco, Sir Terry Leahy led the retail giant to market dominance through extensive branding knowledge. He is an experienced and charismatic keynote speaker.
POA POA: Contact Us Tessa Clarke is Co-Founder and CEO of OLIO, the world's first neighbour-to-neighbour sharing app, which has mobilised over 6 million users across 60 countries to share more than 120 million meals and 15 million household items, saving 110,000 tonnes of CO₂.
E E: £2k-£5k Tessa Sanderson CBE is Britain's only Olympic throwing gold medallist, a six-time Olympian, and the first Black British woman to win Olympic gold. Across 26 years of elite competition, she earned three Commonwealth golds, a World Cup gold, and numerous national honours, including her CBE for services to sport.
A A: £25k and over Born in Limassol, Cyprus, Theo came to England with his parents when he was six years old. He has built his reputation on turning around failing businesses, and was well known as a 'Dragon and BBC's Dragon's Den for over 8 years.
D D: £5k-£10k Thimon de Jong is a futurist and keynote speaker specialising in how human behaviour and societal change impact business strategy.
D D: £5k-£10k Solo climber, Thomas Bubendorfer is the most experienced European adventure keynote speaker on the international circuit and discusses teamwork and self belief.
D D: £5k-£10k Dr Thomas Curran is a leading psychologist and author who helps individuals and organisations understand and overcome perfectionism to improve wellbeing and performance.
B B: £15k- £25k A marketing keynote speaker, Tien Tzuo coined the phrase 'Subscription Economy' in 2007 and paved the way for how consumers interact with brands today.
B B: £15k- £25k Tim Campbell is a passionate and recognised advocate of inclusion
E E: £2k-£5k Tim Dorsett, Internal Communications Manager at Innocent Drinks, has spent seven years doing exactly that, helping the company earn its place as third in The Times Top 100 Companies to Work For. Without formal qualifications, Tim trained as an actor before working his way up from office assistant to leading Innocent's culture and communications.
E E: £2k-£5k Nuclear chemist, Dr Tim Gregory is passionate about science and the wonders of the natural world. When he’s not in a lab, he can be seen in public appearances and media activities where he shares his knowledge and love of science to audiences of all sizes and ages.
C C: £10k-£15k Tim Harford writes a column in the Financial Times, and presented the BBC’s Trust Me I'm An Economist. He is a charismatic keynote speaker, and spoke at TED Global.
E E: £2k-£5k Tim Marshall, former Diplomatic Editor and foreign correspondent for Sky News, draws on thirty years of frontline reporting experience to decode international politics with clarity and insight.
D D: £5k-£10k Timothy Papandreou is a distinguished global thought leader in emerging technologies, smart cities, and future work, serving as the Founder and CEO of Emerging Transport Advisors and having played pivotal roles at Google, X and Moonshot.
B B: £15k- £25k As the first British ESA astronaut to visit the International Space Station, Tim Peake's Principia mission captured the hearts and minds of millions.
A A: £25k and over Former Yahoo! Chief Solutions Officer and New York Times bestselling author, Tim Sanders is passionate about the power of confidence and great relationships in the business world.
D D: £5k-£10k Political Editor of The Sunday Times, Tim Shipman has been a national newspaper journalist for nearly 20 years.
D D: £5k-£10k Professor Tim Soutphommasane was recently appointed Chief Diversity Officer at the University of Oxford. He is a human rights advocate, expert on diversity and culture, and political thinker. He was previously Australia’s Race Discrimination Commissioner.
B B: £15k- £25k Professor Tim Spector OBE, a leading expert in genetic epidemiology and gut health at King's College London, is scientific co-founder of ZOE, one of the world's largest citizen science health studies, and author of bestselling books including Food for Life and Spoon-Fed. Ranked among the top 1% of most cited scientists globally, his pioneering research into the microbiome and personalised nutrition is transforming how we understand diet and health.
E E: £2k-£5k Former Director of Marketing at Best Western Hotels, Tim Wade is the driving force behind innovative and excellent customer experiences
D D: £5k-£10k One of the most astute and determined businessmen of recent years, Tim is the founder of Waterstone's bookstores and former Chairman of HMV Media Group
B B: £15k- £25k Tim Westergren is the founder of Pandora Media that transformed the radio/streaming music industry
C C: £10k-£15k Timothy Armoo is a pioneering influencer marketing entrepreneur who founded Fanbytes and has spoken extensively on engaging Gen Z, the evolving media landscape, and building a future-proof, multi-generational workforce.
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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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