Leadership Speakers
Leadership shapes how organisations respond to challenge, create opportunity and support the people within them. Whether your audience is stepping into leadership for the first time or refining their approach at the top, the right speaker can deliver insight that changes how they lead.
If you are looking to book leadership speakers who bring genuine authority and practical wisdom, our leadership speakers are selected for their real world leadership experience and their ability to engage audiences at every level. They cover everything from strategic decision making and people leadership to resilience, communication and leading through change, whether you are planning a conference, away day or leadership development programme.
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D D: £5k-£10k Andrew MacLeod is a gifted leader coordinating massive relief campaigns and negotiating with military dictators and terrorists during his time as a humanitarian, solider and business leader.
POA POA: Contact Us Andrew McAfee is an MIT researcher and leading voice on digital transformation, helping organisations navigate the impact of AI, automation and emerging technologies on business and work.
D D: £5k-£10k The Director of Cricket for England, and the former England Test Cricket Captain, Andrew Strauss (OBE) is a keynote speaker who inspires businesses on change and leadership. Considered one of the finest batsmen in the game, Andrew won the coveted Ashes series an unprecedented 3 times and led the national side to world No.1 Test ranking.
E E: £2k-£5k Andrew's purpose is to put the Heart back into Business and encourage the shift from an obsession with profit, towards a business world where the focus in on ‘growing people, growing business to full potential for a better society’. He has applied these principles to Thornton's Budgens
C C: £10k-£15k Andy has written about his experiences in the SAS. 'Bravo Two Zero' is the highest selling war book of all time and has sold 1.5 million copies in the UK alone.
C C: £10k-£15k Andy is a best-selling author, esteemed speaker and branding specialist. With a past working in business management, he is now a regular speaker at business schools, companies and conferences around the world, sharing his wealth of knowledge.
A A: £25k and over Angela Ahrendts was most recently Senior Vice President of Retail at Apple.
E E: £2k-£5k Performance coach, endurance athlete, and motivational speaker, Anna-Marie Watson is well-versed in the art of working at the top of your game. Founder of the consultancy business Reach for More, Anna-Marie lives and breathes this motto herself, advocating peak performance, world-class leadership and intense motivation, she will inspire any audience.
E E: £2k-£5k Annette is a leading people and culture executive with over 30 years of experience with companies including Lloyd's of London, Lloyds Banking Group and Ford Motor Company.
D D: £5k-£10k Antonio Fernandez is the former leader of the biggest street gang in the U.S, the Latin Kings.
B B: £15k- £25k From business to politics, Asda Chairman to Chief Executive of the Conservative Party, Archie delivers speeches on leadership, change and customer service.
C C: £10k-£15k Aric is a futurologist, social and technology strategist and esteemed keynote speaker. With a long and impressive career advising executives and policymakers on strategy and innovation, Aric is an expert on mobility, logistics, the future of urban structures and AI.
E E: £2k-£5k Ayo Sokale is a pioneering Chartered Civil Engineer, presenter, entrepreneur, and advocate for sustainability and self-development, inspiring change through engineering, tech innovation, and coaching.
C C: £10k-£15k Barbara Samardzich was the Vice President and chief operating officer at Ford of Europe, where she lead a team of over 30,000 to help restore Ford’s European operations to sustainable profitability.
D D: £5k-£10k Belinda Parmar OBE is the founder and CEO of The Empathy Business, an award-winning consultancy transforming how organisations lead, communicate, and collaborate. A global authority on empathy in business, Belinda helps leaders turn emotional intelligence into measurable impact, strengthening teams, improving communication, and creating cultures where people thrive.
A A: £25k and over Co-founder of Ben & Jerry's Ice cream empire, Ben Cohen is an expert on entrepreneurialism, corporate social responsibility & radical business philosophy.
E E: £2k-£5k Ben Page is the Chief Executive of Ipsos MORI, one of the UK's largest market research companies. He speaks about reputation, leadership and people management.
D D: £5k-£10k Legendary rugby coach who led the Fiji 7s to win Gold at the 2016 Rio Olympics.
A A: £25k and over Former conductor of the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra, Benjamin Zander has an extensive inspirational speaking career, traveling the world as a keynote speaker.
C C: £10k-£15k Beth Mead is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for Arsenal and the England national team. Beth was a player in the Lioness team at UEFA Women's Euro 2022, where she won the Golden Boot, Player of the Tournament, and Top Assist Provider.
D D: £5k-£10k The Apprentice 2014 finalist, Bianca Miller-Cole is the founder of The Be Group (Be Styled UK, Be Employed UK & Be Branded UK).
D D: £5k-£10k Brendan Hall is an inspiring keynote speaker who gives organisations the tools to emerge stronger from adversity and change.
C C: £10k-£15k As CEO of Amazon UK from 2006-11 and then Chairman of ASOS PLC from 2012-18 Brian has been one of Europe’s foremost digital disruptors over the past 12 years.
E E: £2k-£5k As one of the most high profile serving police officers in the force for over 30 years, Brian Paddick captivates, challenges and informs through his keynote speeches.
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Yes. Our leadership speakers can translate personal experience into lessons on strategy, innovation, change management, and organisational culture. They provide concrete examples of how leadership shapes outcomes, helping audiences see the connection between inspiring teams and achieving business results.
Yes. Our leadership speakers can translate personal experience into lessons on strategy, innovation, change management, and organisational culture. They provide concrete examples of how leadership shapes outcomes, helping audiences see the connection between inspiring teams and achieving business results.
They’re ideal for executive retreats, leadership conferences, and staff development programmes. Leadership speakers are especially effective in opening keynotes to set a tone, mid-event sessions to refocus energy, or closing talks that leave teams motivated with practical strategies to take forward.
Our leadership speakers come from a wide range of backgrounds. Whether you’re looking for insights on strategic decision-making, leading through change or building high-performing teams, we can help you find the right fit. To get started, explore our blog: Top 10 Leadership Speakers for your Event, where we highlight some of the most respected and inspiring names in leadership today.
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