Retail
Top retail speaker Mary Portas is recognised as a leading retail and marketing guru, as is Jacqueline Gold, of Ann Summers and Kim Winser - chairman of luxury lingerie brand Agent Provocateur, as well as retail expert and speaker Jo Malone. Their mantra is to change the face of retail in the UK. Along with others in our vast catalogue of retail speakers, they define what a business requires to succeed – and are our most popular speakers.
This popular theme is central to rejuvenating businesses and high street companies, which would struggle without the sage advice of experts in the field.
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Michael Acton Smith
Mind Candy
Following the immense success of Firebox, Michael shares his success stories. A young and gifted entrepreneur, Michael's presentation is fun and enthusiastic.
£10 - £15K -
Kate Ancketill
Innovation expert
Keynote speaker Kate Ancketill shares insights with world leading companies who want to stay ahead in fast-moving markets, across retail, hospitality, finance and industry.
£2.5 - £5K -
Peter Avis
UK Restaurant Manager of the Year
From dishwasher to UK Restaurant Manager of the Year, Peter Avis’s rise through the hospitality industry epitomises the power of hard work, humility and perseverance.
< £2.5k -
Duncan Bannatyne
Dragons Den Star
Entrepreneur Duncan made his fortune in nursing homes and fitness clubs. He is a star of the hit BBC2 show Dragons' Den
£15K & Over -
Scott Bedbury
Advertising Expert
Scott Bedbury is the marketing genius who helped pioneer the Starbucks and Nike brands and who engineered their phenomenal growth as brands. He is a warm and dynamic speaker.
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Simon Calver
CEO of Mothercare
Simon Calver is the former CEO of Mothercare and LOVE FiLM. His entrepreneurial spirit and personal success combine to establish a truly inspirational and charismatic keynote speaker.
£5 - £10K -
Barjis Chohan
Entrepreneur and founder of an award-winning London-based design company, Barjis has broken the mould, and exudes sharp creativity, courage and astute business acumen.
< £2.5k -
Alexa Chung
Fashionista
Global style icon, presenter, model and creator of fashion app Villoid, Alexa Chung is a true star. Glamourous and dynamic, Alexa is a brilliant presenter and awards host for cutting edge corporate events.
£15K & Over -
Martyn Dawes
Coffee Nation
Martyn Dawes, founder of Coffee Nation and entrepreneur was always destined to do things his own way. As a keynote speaker he is inspirational and charismatic.
£2.5 - £5K -
Johnny Earle
Johnny Cupcakes
Named America's No. 1 Young Entrepreneur by Business Week, Johnny Earle started 16 businesses before he was 16 years old.
£10 - £15K -
Carlos Espinosa de los Monteros
Inditex
Second Vice-President of Inditex (Zara), former CEO of Mercedes Benz & Iberia Airlines.
£15K & Over -
Kevin Gaskell
Porsche, Lamborghini & BMW
Explorer, sportsman, entrepreneur, businessman and professional speaker, Kevin Gaskell has been CEO of three iconic car brands, Porsche, Lamborghini and BMW.
£5 - £10K -
PY Gerbeau
Retail Expert
Renowned for his work at the Dome & EuroDisney, PY heads up the Xscape retail complex and has a wealth of business knowledge to share.
£5 - £10K -
Jacqueline Gold
CEO of Gold Group Int
As one of the UK’s most successful and high profile entrepreneurs, Jacqueline Gold turned Ann Summers and Knickerbox into high street giants.
£5 - £10K -
Stuart Hampson
Former John Lewis Chair
One of the UK’s leading business figures, and an expert on customer service, leadership, and business strategy, Sir Stuart Hampson was chairman of the John Lewis Partnership for 14 years.
£5 - £10K -
Claire Harper
Mamas & Papas
Claire Harper is an experienced and dynamic marketeer, taking the Mamas & Papas brand to great heights. She then set up the award-winning IndiaCoco.
< £2.5k -
Sahar Hashemi
Coffee Republic
Co-Founder of Coffee Republic, Sahar Hashemi is an entrepreneur with an extraordinary and inspirational tale of turning an idea into a reality.
£2.5 - £5K -
Wayne Hemingway
Red or Dead
Co-founder of fashion label Red or Dead and HemingwayDesign, Wayne Hemingway (MBE) did not become acclaimed as a keynote speaker simply for scrubbing up well in black tie (although he does).
£2.5 - £5K -
Brent Hoberman
Lastminute.com
Brent Hoberman shot to fame in the 'dotcom' boom, when he co-founded lastminute.com. Brent's venture survived the bubble and has gone from strength to strength.
£5 - £10K -
Chas Howes
Former CFO of SuperGroup Plc
The former CFO of SuperGroup Plc, Chas Howes was part of the small management team that grew the business from £41m in 2008 to £314m in 2012.
£2.5 - £5K -
Ken Hughes
Shopping Behaviouralist
Ken Hughes is Europe’s leading Consumer & Shopper behaviouralist.
£5 - £10K -
Luke Johnson
VC & Business Leader
Luke Johnson grew Pizza Express from 12 restaurants to over 250. He then started Signature, which owned The Ivy and Le Caprice, as well as the Belgo chain.
£5 - £10K -
Peter Jones
Dragons Den
Entrepreneur Peter Jones of Dragon's Den is one of the leading television business celebrities of today.
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Justin King
The Vice Chairman and Head of Portfolio Businesses at Terra Firma and the former CEO of J Sainsburys PLC, Justin King harbours a wealth of retail industry knowledge spanning a successful 30-year career.
£15K & Over -
Terry Leahy
Former Tesco CEO
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.
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Jo Malone
Jo Loves
Entrepreneur and icon of creative fragrance Jo Malone has mastered the art of following her finely-tuned nose in both business and branding.
£15K & Over -
Joe McEwan
Social Media
Joe is Head of Digital and Communities at Innocent - with the stated mission of maintaining innocent's open, honest and interesting contact with their customers.
£2.5 - £5K -
Andrew McMillan
Customer Engagement Expert
Passionate about exemplary customer service, Andrew McMillan creates an unwavering connection with every audience he addresses as an engaging after dinner and keynote speaker.
£2.5 - £5K -
Bianca Miller
Apprentice Entrepreneur
The Apprentice 2014 finalist, Bianca Miller is the founder of The Be Group (Be Styled UK, Be Employed UK & Be Branded UK).
< £2.5k -
Safia Minney
Founder and Director of People Tree, Safia Minney (MBE) developed the first organic and Fair Trade clothing supply chain and is recognised by the World Economic Forum as an Outstanding Social Entrepreneur.
< £2.5k -
Archie Norman
Politics & Business
From business to politics, Asda Chairman to Chief Executive of the Conservative Party, Archie delivers speeches on leadership, change and customer service.
£15K & Over -
Alan O'Neill
Change at Selfridges
Alan took on the challenge of turning around the once regarded ‘sleeping giant’ Selfridges, and as a result achieved the official title of Best Department Store in the World.
£2.5 - £5K -
Theo Paphitis
Dragon's Den
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.
£15K & Over -
Alex Polizzi
Hotel Inspector
Alex comes from a long line of hoteliers - she is the host of highly acclaimed show, The Hotel Inspector. Alex is a great speaker on customer service.
£10 - £15K -
Mary Portas
Retail Expert
'Queen of Shops' Mary Portas is recognised as a leading retail marketing guru having worked with brands such as Harvey Nichols, Harrods, Top Shop and Miss Selfridge to name but a few.
£15K & Over -
Stuart Rose
Chairman of Ocado
Stuart Rose is a stalwart of business, a leading authority in retail and management. His track record in turning around struggling retailers is indisputable.
£15K & Over -
Tom Savigar
The Future Laboratory
Tom Savigar speaks and advises around the world about the emotional connection people form with brands, products, retailers & services.
£5 - £10K -
Ken Segall
Started the i-Frenzy
Ken Segall, the design and creativity guru who named the i-Mac and initiated the i-frenzy, is a highly respected keynote speaker and author.
£10 - £15K -
James Sherwood
Fashion and Luxury
Author, curator and broadcaster James Sherwood is a charming and erudite speaker on fashion and luxury.
< £2.5k -
Allyson Stewart-Allen
Marketing & Corporate Diplomacy
Allyson is an international marketing and strategy consultant who has enabled clients to achieve their marketing and business development strategies worldwide.
£2.5 - £5K -
Laura Tenison
JoJo Maman Bébé
Managing Director of JoJo Maman Bébé, Laura Tenison's ethos in business is to build good relationships with both suppliers and staff while delivering amazing products and service to clients.
£2.5 - £5K -
James Timpson
Timpson's
James Timpson is Managing Director of Timpson, the UK's largest shoe repairer, key cutter, engraver and watch repairer.
£2.5 - £5K -
Cate Trotter
Cate Trotter is the Founder and Head of Trends at Insider Trends, a leading London- based trendspotting consultancy. She is an expert in retail, trends and technology.
< £2.5k -
Amanda Wakeley
Dresses & Business
Multi-award winning designer, entrepreneur and corporate speaker Amanda Wakeley OBE, creates stylish, supremely luxurious womenswear and accessories.
£15K & Over -
Tim Waterstone
Waterstones Founder
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
£5 - £10K -
Nick Wheeler
Charles Tyrwhitt Shirts
Nick Wheeler is Founder and Managing Director of Charles Tyrwhitt Shirts, the leading mail order clothes company.
£5 - £10K -
Sarah Willingham
Serial Entrepreneur
Mumpreneur, Investor and Dragon, Sarah has won multiple entrepreneurial and business awards and has appeared on numerous television programmes.
£10 - £15K
