Business and Keynote Speakers

Rob and Paul founded the brand Gandys in order to support their Orphans for Orphans foundation after their parents were killed in the devastating Tsunami that hit Sri Lanka. For corporate events their unique story will keep your audience spellbound.

The Gandy Brothers

A musician at heart, Louis understands the importance of keeping sustainability 'cool'. Never underestimating the power of nature and the human spirit, Louis conveys his accolades through a positive and educational outlook.

Louis Butler

Formerly a mighty England defender, Anita was part of the women's team who won the quadruple in 2007 including the Champions league, now a popular pundit and motivational speaker

Anita Asante

Keith is an award winning author, educator and speaker specialising in bringing the best out of businesses and their employees by harnessing passion, focus and goals. The first speaker to really ‘get’ virtual presentations, and set up bespoke studio in his native Australia from where he presented, he’s now back on the road and relishing face to face meetings.

Keith Abraham

Nima is a BBC World presenter and respected middle eastern journalist based in Dubai.

Nima Abu-Wardeh

Dr Acaroglu has become a major thought leader in sustainability and design. Her talks and workshops are often described as "mind blowing" as she weaves fascinating examples that equip people with the thinking tools to create their own change in the world, as witnessed by over 1.4m who have watched her TED talk.

Leyla Acaroglu

Michael Acton Smith OBE is a highly successful technology entrepreneur and leader. He is the co-founder and Co CEO of Calm, whose mission is to make the world a happier and less stressed place by bringing meditation and mindfulness to the mainstream.He is also the creator of Moshi Monsters and CEO and Founder of entertainment company, Mind Candy and Co-founder of Firebox.

Michael Acton Smith OBE

Lucy Adams is CEO of ‘Disruptive HR’ and a former BBC HR Director during a turbulent period of change. Gives a fresh perspective on business leadership in times of change in major organisations.

Lucy Adams

Corporate whistleblower whose story is one of courage and endurance. She reported corruption at LeisureNet in South Africa, facing danger and becoming unemployable as she battled for what was right.

Wendy Addison

Co-founder and Head of Design at Kickstarter, the groundbreaking crowdfunding website which has raised over $752m for over 50k projects from computer games and music to technology and feature films. An innovator passionate about the internet.

Charles Adler

Ash is an entrepreneur who found his way into digital entrepreneurship when he sold his first award-winning internet business at the age of just 19. Serial tech master known for his high-speed innovative growth hacking.

Ash Ali

John Amaechi is a former NBA player and now Best selling Author, Psychologist and strategic consultant. John helps organisations and business leaders to identify and implement ways to increase productivity by improving communication & leadership skills, organisational culture and climate – often where mainstream options have failed.

John Amaechi OBE

Global thought-leader in business futurism. Renowned for making complex societal shifts and emerging technologies relatable for any audience.

Kate Ancketill

Former easyJet and Egg bank director who has also worked for the Children's Mutual and Bell Group, an education business. Regular media commentator and corporate speaker. Tony was easyJet's 3rd employee and so built a team from scratch and had to ensure collaboration at all levels of the business.

Tony Anderson

Bestselling author and lecturer on motivation, performance development and leadership. He has trained top athletes and business leaders, and translates the secrets of high performance into usable strategies for leaders and businesses.

Rasmus Ankersen

Sold his first business to Horizon when he was just 17, then at 21 founded Fanbytes. A prodigy in influencer marketing and brand building

Timothy Armoo

Gerald is a sought-after speaker, advisor, broadcaster and writer on change, risk and decision making. Covering risk analysis, strategy, behavioural economics and change management, he speaks on topics that affect any business at any level.

Gerald Ashley

TV/radio/online journalist, producer, presenter, writer, motivational speaker, business and ideas person who really understands, and can communicate with a sense of humour, the world of social media and digital communications.

Ian Aspin

Financial adviser and media pundit. Emmanuel is recognised for providing his expertise on Channel 4 Save Well Spend Better, BBC1 programme’s Your Money, Your Life, Watchdog, Morning Live and Rip Off Britain, alongside ITV’s This Morning.

Emmanuel Asuquo

Stephen Attenborough’s name is synonymous with the opening of space to private individuals. He was Virgin Galactic's first employee; a protégé of Sir Richard Branson, he is an authority on commercial space travel.

Stephen Attenborough

James Averdieck founded Gü Chocolate Puds, a successful premium brand he has mainly grown through supermarkets. Hailing from Yorkshire originally, he is a popular speaker who talks about innovation and his pursuit of perfection. His latest venture is coconut juice!

James Averdieck

Peter Avis

Azeem Azhar is the Founder and author of Exponential View which concentrates primarily on technology, business models, the political economy and society. Azeem is also on the board of the Ada Lovelace Foundation, the leading independent research institute focussed on the ethics of AI. He is a venture partner at Kindred Capital, a generalist early stage VC fund, and an advisor to Fabric Ventures, a blockchain-focused VC fund. He is a member of the World Economic Forum's Global Future's Council on the Digital Economy and Society.

Azeem Azhar

Steve is one of the busiest presenters on television, a house-hold name and a motivating, charismatic, and highly energetic speaker.

Steve Backshall

The Retail Champion. Best selling author, regular TV commentator, business influencer and entrepreneur.

Clare Bailey

Cognitive psychologist and one of the foremost specialists in leadership performance. Javier helps organisations to build powerful alignment between their beliefs, intentions, promises and actions.

Javier Bajer

Clare is an award-winning broadcaster and author; one of Britain’s most respected media personalities with an enviable track record of consistent top quality achievement, especially when working live.

Clare Balding OBE

Author, international speaker, and CEO of Stillpoint Spaces, an international hub for the exploration of psychology. Was Radio 1's mental health agony uncle. Renowned scholar.

Aaron Balick

Dragon's Den panelist. A poverty-stricken childhood steeled Duncan's drive to make his fortune from an early age. From an ice cream van he changed the course of his life, going from being the king of the '99' to a successful businessmen with interests spanning property, health clubs and hotels.

Duncan Bannatyne OBE

Sonya is an award-winning BBC Presenter, Entrepreneur, Author and Keynote Speaker specialising in entrepreneurship, technology, gender equality, inclusion, future of work, diversity and neurodiversity.

Sonya Barlow

Co-Founder and Diversity Strategist at MIX Diversity Developers, Hayley is a business communications expert who focuses on the need to develop and nurture diversity across businesses.

Hayley Barnard

Georgie is a technology and consumer presenter, broadcaster and journalist, best known for Channel 5's The Gadget Show and Shop Smart Save Money, specialising in sustainability and echo-tech content.

Georgie Barrat

Author of The Dark Net and Radicals and Director of the Centre for the analysis of social media ,Jamie speaks expertly on important topics such as cyber security, internet cultures and surveillance technology.

Jamie Bartlett

The young CEO of Europe’s fastest growing marketing agency, Social Chain. By harnessing social media he has created the most cutting-edge agency and works with some of the biggest brands in the world.

Steve Bartlett

Chris Barton is the Founder and Creator of Shazam, Entrepreneur, Inventor, and Tech Investor; a dynamic tech speaker on creativity

Chris Barton

Minette was the first woman to be elected President of the National Farmers’ Union in 113yrs; an eloquent advocate for sustainability with a natural gift for effective communication through modern media outlets, including national TV and radio.

Minette Batters DL

Peter has recently become Chairman of Arts Council England. Bazalgette was one of the leading figures in international TV production and media convergence, becoming global head of programme creation for Endemol and was responsible for hits like Big Brother and Deal or No Deal, as well as formats of his own such as Ready Steady Cook and Changing Rooms

Peter Bazalgette

Former CEO of Lloyds of London – the first female CEO in Lloyds history, who also championed diversity, and in particularly LGBTQ+ issues, as one of the few openly bisexual leaders of a FTSE company.

Inga Beale

A charismatic TV presenter, Mary Beard is Professor of classics at the University of Cambridge and Royal Academy of Arts professor of ancient literature and the classics editor of the Times Literary Supplement and author of the blog which appears in The Times as a regular column entitled "A Don's Life".

Mary Beard

Former captain of the British Lions and Question of Sport for 10 years, Bill is also a successful businessmen with a thriving export textiles business for which he won a Queen's Awards for Export Excellence. Chairman of World Rugby, Bill was knighted in the 2019 New Years honours and made a Knight Grand Cross in 2024 for services to rugby and charity.

Sir Bill Beaumont GBE DL

Tanya has worked in broadcasting and the media for over twenty years. She started out at the FT, then went to work for CNBC, Sky News, CNN and, since 1998, the BBC.

Tanya Beckett

Award-winning journalist, charismatic public speaker and published author Poorna talks about women in business, welfare and mental health.

Poorna Bell

Self styled Historian of the Future. Happy to write a specific speech to a brief such as future trends in a specific market; issues that are likely to affect certain sectors etc.

James Bellini

Jonny Benjamin MBE is an award-winning mental health campaigner, film producer, public speaker, writer and vlogger. Neil is the man that convince Jonny not to commit suicide. After years of searching, Jonny and Neil were reunited and now deliver inspiring speeches on mental health, prevention and wellbeing.

Jonny Benjamin MBE and Neil Laybourn

Entrepreneur and business networking guru who now helps companies and individuals develop and grow.

Phil Berg

Broke the now legendary Watergate story, with fellow journalist Bob Woodward, which led to the resignation of President Nixon. A keynote speaker on American political/media culture.

Carl Bernstein

Richard Bevan is Chief Executive of the League Managers' Association an organisation he joined on the 1st January 2008 after 11 very successful years as Chief Executive of the Professional Cricketers' Association.

Richard Bevan

Marieke is a sociologist with a specific interest in multiple gender issues impacting on medicine, psychiatry, mental heath and feminist literature; a passionate speaker with a broad ranging academic background

Marieke Bigg

Cobra Beer founder. Lord Bilimoria of Chelsea is an entrepreneur and business, leadership and marketing speaker.

Karan Bilimoria

Simon Biltcliffe, Founder and CEO of Webmart is a business speaker with a difference. Direct, fun, challenging hairy and off-the-wall, he is a great motivator in a business environment.

Simon Biltcliffe

Founder of The Big Issue in 1991, now the world's most successful street magazine. An inspirational business leader and advocate of social change.

John Bird

Dave is a much sought - after motivational speaker with an original take on transformation of businesses and mindsets using creativity as the prime driver of change

Dave Birss

Professor Sue Black OBE is the tech evangelist with an incredible story that lead her to become one of the leading tech personalities in the UK today.

Sue Black OBE

Karen Blackett is the former CEO of Mediacom and currently the UK Chief Executive of Group M. An avid champion of diversity she has been consistently delivering business growth and success during her 22-year career in media. As a keynote speaker she energises teams and promotes diversity throughout the advertising and media industry to create vibrant company cultures.

Karen Blackett OBE

Born in Besancon, France in 1949, Raymond Blanc is acknowledged as one of the finest chefs in the world. His exquisite cooking has received tributes from every national and international guide to culinary excellence.

Raymond Blanc

Former Home Secretary and a leading Blairite who, despite being blind from birth, was highly regarded as an effective reformer and parliamentarian

David Blunkett

Former BBC journalist and Communications Director at the Bank of England, Nils Blythe has extensive experience as a keynote speaker and conference chairman.

Nils Blythe

Daniel is the founder of Coded Futures, a creative technology advisory firm focused on the future of retail, and is formerly the co-founder and Investment Director of ASOS Ventures, the online fashion company’s venture capital division. He is a thought leader and great keynote speaker.

Daniel Bobroff

Award-winning speaker specialising in the future human, Artificial Intelligence and body responsive technologies. She is the studio expert for BBC World Service Digital Planet (formerly BBC Click) and is a Reader in Digital Immersion at the University of Greenwich.

Ghislaine Boddington

Liv is not only one of the best female poker players around with over $3.7m in live tournament earnings, she has a first class degree in Astrophysics! Liv is a sought after keynote speaker on awide range of subjects.

Liv Boeree

Conservative MP for Grantham and Stamford and author of 'Which Way's Up? The future for coalition Britain and how to get there'. Nick's themes for public speaking include the future of the coalition; modernising the tory brand; brics -an opportunity for Britain

Nick Boles

Steve is a property entrepreneur and successful businessman, with a keen interest in personal development. He left school at 16 with no formal qualifications, yet built a series of successful businesses - like all entrepreneurs there have been setbacks along the way, but he has dealt with them, which is what has ensured his route back to success.

Steve Bolton

Former Chief Executive of BRE, and current Vice-Chancellor of Westminster University he is a materials engineer with a PhD in wind energy, with a passion to improve sustainability, particualrly in buildings. Seconded to the Olympic Delivery Authority, to lead on construction projects. His views are regularly sought by the media.

Peter Bonfield

Henry is a journalist and broadcaster who speaks on a wide range of subjects including sustainability, overseas development, international current affairs and diversity.

Henry Bonsu

Managing Director of Capital Economics and Telegraph columnist. Roger won the Wolfson Economics prize last year for his analysis of how the Eurozone could break up, while his latest tome, The Trouble with Europe provides a thorough analysis of Europe: its history, its structures and its potential future. Very popular business and keynote speaker.

Roger Bootle

Entrepreneur and a much sought after speaker Deirdre Bounds emphasises the importance of self belief and success in both one`s personal and business life,

Deirdre Bounds

American businesswoman, model, actress and television personality. She lives in London where she runs her company, ByCaprice Lingerie. Passionate about business she is a role model for women in business.

Caprice Bourett

One of the triumphant members of the World Cup winning England team. Since retiring he's taken part in Dancing on Ice and is a regular sports pundit.

Kyran Bracken

Former British Army Intelligence Officer and graduate of the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst. A Keynote speaker on decision making under pressure and building resilience .

Tim Bradshaw

Sir Alan's assistant on The Apprentice and Vice Chairman of West Ham. Previously at Birmingham City, she turned the club form bankruptcy to profit, especially exploiting affinity deals - everything from credit cards to funerals! She was appointed to the House of Lords in 2014.

Karren Brady

Benet is an expert on persuasion - the power of language to move, to delight and to teach. An accomplished performer, his workshops and keynotes on putting that power in your hands are as entertaining as they are educational, and work equally well in an after dinner setting. Son of Gyles, they share both looks and a similar sense of humour…

Benet Brandreth QC

Founder of Seedlip, the world's first non alcoholic spirit, almost single handedly creating a whole new drinks segment: non and low alcohol beverages. After a remarkable 4 year growth spurt, a majority stake in the company was sold to Diageo. Recently appeared on Gordon Ramsay’s new BBC 1 Show.

Ben Branson

Writer and TV personality leading discussions on race, parenting, fashion and inclusivity. Co host of immensely popular podcast 'Closet Confessions'

Candice Brathwaite

Founder of Plant for Peace – creative horticultural co-operatives in conflict-torn countries like Afghanistan. His powerful personal story, from drug addiction and homelessness to founding Plant for Peace, is inspiring and enlightening.

James Brett

Seán Brickell is a full time corporate host and presenter. Author of ‘Don’t Shoot, I’m not Well! Confidence for when you really need it’, he applies tried and tested practical and psychological techniques (used in war zones, undercover work and successful businesses) to transform confidence, communication and personal impact skills to make a profitable difference to individuals and businesses.

Seán Brickell

Rachel Bridge - Business writer, speaker and author who talks about business and entrepreneurship. Formerly enterprise editor of the Sunday Times she now writes books about entrepreneurs and personal development. She also makes speeches and advises businesses about their digital marketing strategy.

Rachel Bridge

Business leader and former MD of Metro Bank. He is a leading authority on Customer Experience, Leading Teams, Employee Engagement, Performance Management and Sales Management particularly within organisations where change is on the agenda.

Chris Brindley

Martin Brooks is an inventor, entrepreneur and motivational speaker with an unique and inspirational story. He runs his own management training business, focusing on top-level communication skills.

Martin Brooks

Gavin Brown is a Senior Lecturer at Liverpool University. He is also a Co-founder and Director of Blockchain Capital Limited – a London based cryptocurrency & blockchain hedge fund.

Gavin Brown

Tina is an award winning journalist, editor (Tatler & Vanity Fair) and author who is equally well known in the US and the UK for her insider knowledge of British Royalty; for promoting women in business and for interviewing world leaders.

Tina Brown CBE

Former CEO of BP. Keynote business speaker who transformed a national company, challenged a global industry and changed corporate culture.

John Browne

Presenter of Small Talk on Radio 4, The creator of The Guardian's Office column and author of a collection of best-sellers, his latest book is 'The Pocket Guru', a brilliantly accessible guide to enterprise. Guy's expertise lies in the use of creativity in business. He now runs the Smokehouse consultancy, helping companies conceive more innovative products, services and processes.

Guy Browning

Nick was the BBC's New York & United Nations correspondent. Before that he was posted in Washington, Delhi and Sydney. He was one of the BBC's most senior correspondents he's reported from the White House, the Kremlin, Downing Street, Afghanistan, the Korean Peninsula, Rwanda, the Middle East and the UN. Now based in Australia

Nick Bryant

Business speaker. He was part of the management team that setup the low cost airline bmibaby in 2002, and served as both Commercial Director and Managing Director.

David Bryon

Gordon is an award winning Wildlife Cameraman, presenter, and public speaker with an impressive track record in all aspects of broadcasting the wonders of the natural world.

Gordon Buchanan MBE

Sally Bundock is a presenter and Journalist who focuses on Business matters. She is a keen proponent for part time working, having successfully built up her career while working part time.

Sally Bundock

Tech entrepreneur who has some challenging ideas about the future of work. She abolished emails from her companies to improve productivity and has done groundbreaking research on Deliberate Practice. Now based in the USA.

Claire Burge

Kathryn is a TV personality, most notable known for series 16 of The Apprentice. She is also an entrepreneur and influencer who now owns and runs her own textile business. An inspirational speaker especially for younger audiences

Kathryn Burn

Author, journalist and campaigner with Spanish connections. Was a journalist for the Financial Times for thirty years, working as a foreign correspondent and specialist in intelligence.

Jimmy Burns

The UK's Number 1 Motivational Business Speaker, Personal Development Coach and Entrepeneur

Brad Burton

Martin is a leading retail guru and author of The Art of Being Chosen' Secrets of Success from the Giants of Retail'. He has an impressive global speaking track record including Retail 2010 in Australia. He is a regular speaker at Oxford University's Summer School and Henley Business School.

Martin Butler

CEO of WGSN, former Global Editorial Director of HuffPost Lifestyle and editor-in-chief of the news website The Huffington Post UK.

Carla Buzasi

Best known as a Dragon's Den panellist and CEO of private equity firm Hamilton Bradshaw. He founded the Alexander Mann Group in 1985, an executive head hunting firm with a turnover in excess of £300m and operations in 50 countries, which he sold in 2002.

James Caan CBE

Former Liberal Democrat Member of Parliament for Twickenham from 1997-2015 and was Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills. An authority on economic and finance topics.

Vince Cable

Alastair is best known for his role as former British Prime Minister Tony Blair’s spokesman, press secretary and director of communications and strategy; now concentrating on writing, speaking, broadcasting and consultancy.

Alastair Campbell

Versatile and well travelled factual presenter who has filmed in some of the world's most extraordinary and challenging locations. From presenting the Gadget Show to Stargazing Live, he makes science accessible for all ages.

Dallas Campbell

Tim won the first series of 'The Apprentice', and went on to setup a number of social enterprises and was and advisor to Lord Sugar. Now back on the programme as Lord Sugar’s right hand man.

Tim Campbell MBE

Luxury Content Director of the Sunday Times and Editor in Chief of Style. Formerly Editor in Chief of Elle Magazine, which she led through a complete˜reboot" to make it a cutting edge publication across all media platforms with an unprecedented social media reach.

Lorraine Candy

An associate of Cass, former Non-Executive Director of the Inland Revenue, chair of Leaders in London and author of Corporate Voodoo. René argues that markets are too fast moving for one person to get it right all the time and leadership is not an individual pursuit.

René Carayol

Former professional footballer and chairman of the Professional Footballer's Association. He has battled injury and depression, including a suicide attempt in Dec 2014, but has bounced back following a spell in rehab and is an inspiring speaker who can talk candidly on the subject.

Clarke Carlisle

Former Chelsea, Arsenal and Lioness legend Karen, is the lead female pundit for both men's and women's football, now also a popular speaker for business clients

Karen Carney

Lizzie is an in-demand keynote-speaker who shares her own inspiring story of how she launched an environmental revolution partnering with some of the world's biggest brands, including Nissan, REN, NorthFace, Mauritius Tourism, and Vevo Barefoot.

Lizzie Carr MBE

Thought leader, futurist and trend and innovation expert. Global trends are his specialty, along with fast paced innovation and his unbroken track record is a testament to his professional financial background, and his deep understanding and impressive analysis of trends and business strategies.

Jim Carroll

Founded the low cost airline Go for British Airways (it was successfully sold to EasyJet, and coincided with the rapid rise of online bookings). Currently, she is working on developing new business ventures - both start-ups and existing companies in the travel and leisure sectors.

Barbara Cassani

A successful jockey who was given just 6 months to live when he was diagnosed with cancer. But after chemotherapy he returned to racing, most famously winning the Grand National on Aldaniti in 1981. His incredible story of courage and endurance was portrayed in the film Champion.

Bob Champion

'Polar Preet' is an inspirational army officer, endurance athlete and first woman of colour to complete a solo expedition of the South Pole

Preet Chandi

Leading writer and thinker on technology and digital culture, he is a cutting edge thinker on how the internet is fundamentally changing society, business and politics.

Tom Chatfield

A real GP with a passion for the holistic approach, Dr Chattergee is fast becoming the best known doctor on TV through his frequent appearances on Doctor in the House on BBC television.

Rangan Chattergee

Theresa Cheung is an author & speaker specialising in dream decoding, spiritual and self-help concepts.

Theresa Cheung

Managing Director of a Chester based company specialising in business and personal development coaching.

Amanda Clarke

Co-founder of OLIO- a hugely popular app which enables users to locate persons to share their unneeded food. Through her philanthropic efforts, over 1 million users have given away 3 million portions of food and counting. Tessa's goal for OLIO is to create a world where every single person has enough to eat.

Tessa Clarke

Veteran Conservative MP and former cabinet minister who has served in a number of administrations as Chancellor, Home Secretary, Lord Chancellor and Justice Minister; keen jazz fan

Kenneth Clarke

Successful business author and speaker who spent many years as a project manager, integrating change in complex organisational settings.

Mike Clayton

Inspirational and motivational speaker who teaches people to create inspiration, focus and motivation for themselves. His consulting, coaching and inspirational speaking career has seen him work with over 300 clients in more than 20 countries.

Alan Clayton

Young and exciting physicist, who is a speaker and curator of the Collider exhibition. Makes complex science accessible.

Harry Cliff

Brand guru, author and international speaker on leadership, corporate reputation, innovation and communicating sustainability, as well as all aspects of branding and marketing.

Rita Clifton

Dan Cobley is the former head of European Marketing and Managing Director for the UK & Ireland at Google. Now CEO of the newly-launched Brighbridge Capital

Dan Cobley

Sara is a freelance broadcaster who works with the BBC on a variety of business programmes including BBC's World's World Business Report.

Sara Coburn

The former Head of Research at BT and one of the world's most respected and sought-after futurists. He speaks on technology, change and the future effects of change on corporations, individuals and society.

Peter Cochrane

Graeme Codrington is an expert on the future of work and the disruptive forces that are shaping it. As an author and researcher, his insights and analysis are sought after by business schools and CEOs around the world, with five degrees, four best selling books and a full-time research team at his company, TomorrowToday.

Graeme Codrington

Led and delivered the London 2012 Olympics, perfectly demonstrating his sporting, political and business skills. He is now at the IOC where he is undertaking a huge turnaround programme, again drawing on his many diplomatic skills which has seen him go from Olympic Gold Medallist to successful businessman, politician and now sports administrator.

Sebastian Coe

Communications entrepreneur and humanitarian, Simon Cohen; gave £1m company away rather than 'selling out'. Putting the best interest of the company ahead of Financial gain. Now TED speaker and international event host, Simon gives keynotes on Leadership, Core Values and advises social leaders and activists to help multiply their impact.

Simon Cohen

Geoff is an award-winning thinker, author, broadcaster, and speaker on today’s most significant trends in business. As a longtime editor and columnist for FORTUNE, he has become one of America’s sharpest and most respected commentators on leadership, globalization, wealth creation, the infotech revolution, and related issues.

Geoff Colvin

President and CEO of PayByPhone, one of the fastest growing mobile payment companies in the world.

Jonny Combe

Best known for his creation of the Comic Sans typeface. As a designer for Microsoft in the USA, he was at the forefront of delivery of their font designs and describes the creation of the world's most loved (and loathed) font.

Vincent Connare

Since starting his entrepreneurial career aged 19, Sam has mentored thousands of talented young entrepreneurs and hustlers around the world.

Sam Conniff

is a Keynote Speaker on Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI and the Media, Senior Fellow at Oxford University’s Saïd Business School with an impresssive track record as a successful TV entreprenuer

Dr Alex Connock

A charismatic keynote and after-dinner speaker, Alexis employs his personal knowledge of hustling, pickpockets and con-artists to speak candidly on the risks and security threats constantly faced by businesses and consumers. Alexis has a show on Times Radio and is an assured host and speaker.

Alexis Conran

Presenter on BBC5 Live’s Wake Up To Money and BBC Radio 4’s Money Box Live.

Louise Cooper

Was Jaguar Land Rover's highly successful and respected Global Director for Sponsorships and Brand Partners with extensive international business expertise having been based in both the USA and Japan. Geoff now works as a consultant for JLR and speaks around the world about employee engagement and building brands, with an emphasis on sponsorship

Geoff Cousins

A career diplomat with particular knowledge and experience of the Middle East and south-east Asia. Sir Sherard Cowper-Coles has been British Ambassador in Israel, Saudi Arabia and Afghanistan. Now working for BAE Systems as international business development director in the Middle East and south-east Asia.

Sherard Cowper-Coles

Nicole Crentsil is a Ghanaian-British entrepreneur, angel investor and cultural curator.

Nicole Crentsil

Cristina is a technology correspondent at the Financial Times, specialising in artificial intelligence and social media.

Cristina Criddle

Dominic is the highly controversial political strategist behind the Vote Leave campaign and Boris Johnson's ill fated Premiership but nobody doubts his extraordinary ability to harness modern technology to political objectives

Dominic Cummings

BJ is a serial Entrepreneur and ‘Brand Guru’ who infamously created DEATH™ Cigarettes, with his Enlightened Tobacco Company PLC.

BJ Cunningham

Former BBC Financial presenter (credits include 'Working Lunch', BBC Breakfast and 5 Live) who is now on LBC. A popular presenter and speaker at corporate events. As well as chairing, he can provide economic analysis/reviews of the economy.

Declan Curry

Journalist and award-winning political columnist, was Sunday Telegraph political columnist for 19 years, and former editor of the Spectator. Author of several books. Broadcast work includes Newsnight's film on David Cameron on the eve of the 2015 general election.

Matthew D'Ancona

Emma is an Irish-Nigerian broadcaster, social historian and best-selling author. Her debut book, Don't Touch My Hair, was first published in 2019. Emma is a frequent contributor to print and online media, including The Guardian, Irish Times, Dublin Inquirer, Vice, and in academic journals.

Emma Dabiri

Former England Basketball Player, expert on mental resilience, stress management and confidence building, and author of 'Off the Wall - How to Develop World Class Mental Resilience'.

John Dabrowski

Bruce ran Twitter in Europe for twelve years before becoming a best selling author and technology leader, having launched the successful “East, Sleep, Work Repeat” podcast. One the most respected thought leaders on the subject of workplace culture and the future of work, Bruce is a highly sought after keynote speaker at conferences around the world.

Bruce Daisley

Serial Entrepreneur whose price comparison website Simply Switch, was sold to DMGT for £22m. Her most recent venture, CrowdMission is a crowd funding site. A great speaker.

Karen Darby

Lord Darroch is a highly respected international diplomat with a successful career in which he has personal experience of dealing with world leaders including Presidents Putin of Russia and Xi of China

Kim Darroch

One of the world’s leading management thinkers and an award-winning Harvard Medical School psychologist & author Susan David describes the psychological skills critical to these current times of complexity and change. Has virtual offerings for clients.

Susan David PhD

Originally called to the bar, Graham has forged a great reputation as a corporate presenter, facilitator and speaker. Has provided media and presentation training to most of the Cabinet.

Graham Davies

LLB (Hons) Barrister, author of 'How to be Great at the Stuff you Hate: the straight-talking guide to persuading, selling & networking is a sought after conference speaker and moderator

Nick Davies

Head of Macroeconomics at the Centre for Economics and Business Research, He is Economic Advisor to the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales

Charles Davis

Over the past ten years Andrew has become one of the UK’s most prolific social media trainers, keynote speakers and consultants; working with large brands, across multiple sectors. He knows first hand the disruption the digital sector can cause having been at MySpace through their early exponential growth, before being crushed by Facebook.

Andrew Davis

Will is the Sustainability Adviser to PwC UK. In this role he works regularly with senior staff at Board and Executive team level of global and large national companies, and governments around the world to help them better understand and identify the strategic risks and opportunities that accompany the rapidly evolving global context.

Will Day

Broadcaster, philosopher, best-selling author, journalist and TED global speaker. Speaks about 'a kinder, gentler philosophy of success'.

Alain de Botton

His fast moving presentations powerfully teach client engagement skills. He has worked with blue chip companies as well as international sports teams.

Bernie De Souza

David is a football entrepreneur and successful businessman who speaks about the business of football and the formation of the Premier League, of which he was a key instigator. The Premier League is now the most successful football league in the world while the story of its inception takes in subjects such as change and communication. Has just released his memoir “Calling the Shots – How to win in football and life”.

David Dein

Award-winning writer, author and broadcaster. A controversialist and public speaker who has dabbled in politics. Best known for his weekly column in The Spectator and his blogs for Breitbart London.

James Delingpole

Alex is a leading female tech entrepreneur with a successful track record in start-ups; a shining example of what is achievable with imagination and energy, her views are sought by all spectrums of the current political establishment

Alex Depledge

The first female winner of The Apprentice. Michelle now runs her own business consultancy, has set up a new business, Chiconomy, and is a popular speaker at business events.

Michelle Dewberry

Founder of ebookers.com, who has gone on to invest in sustainable education and ecotourism.

Dinesh Dhamija

Award winning disability campaigner, social entrepreneur and changemaker. Has been the face of LinkedIn’s nationwide campaign recently.

Shani Dhanda

Lead singer of Iron Maiden, a commercial pilot, business angel, entrepreneur and creative business thinker.

Bruce Dickinson

Henry, co-founder of the Leon restaurant chain is a leading authority on sustainability food production and a campaigner for teaching healthy eating in schools. Once described as 'the posh Jamie Oliver', Henry is a highly sought after speaker at corporate events

Henry Dimbleby

Young entrepreneur who set up SuperJam at the age of 14, using his Gran's jam recipes. His company now supplies over 2,000 supermarkets around the world (incl. Tesco, Asda Wal-Mart, Morrisons, Sainsbury's, Waitrose) in countries including Australia, Russia, Denmark, Finland and Ireland.

Fraser Doherty

David is a familiar face on TV. He presents Love your Garden with Alan Titchmarsh and was the resident garden designer on ITV1's This Morning.

David Domoney

Former US National Security Advisor to President Obama. He provided the president's daily national security briefing and was responsible for the co-ordination and integration of the Administration's foreign policy, intelligence and military efforts.

Thomas Donilon

Tim started out in advertising, before moving setting up cobra sports, described by 3i as 'a gem of a company'. He is now a bestselling author and business speaker whose book called "I want to make a difference" is all about understanding people's need for personal and professional excellence.

Tim Drake

Broadcaster and former BBC Director General who led wholesale change at the corporation, although was forced to leave after the Hutton report.

Greg Dyke

Nick is one of the BBC’s most prominent political correspondents. He has been a familiar face at Westminster for several years, covering the biggest stories in the UK.

Nick Eardley

A British beauty icon, Liz Earle is a leading authority on all things women, wellbeing and business. An insightful and inspiring speaker.

Liz Earle MBE

Known as “The Entrepreneur’s Godmother” to a plethora of the world’s most successful entrepreneurs, brings a matchless amalgamation of outside of the box thinking, insight, and knowledge to large organisations.

Alison Edgar

Frances's latest book, "Winning The Game of Life" suggests tools for personal success and motivation and embraces techniques employed by many of Britain's foremost captains of industry and top sportsmen and women. Author and highly talented public speaker who speaks 6 languages.

Frances Edmonds

Former American tennis player whose business career began in the oil industry. His passion for art and architecture led him to research and write about the Monuments Men, who saved the world's greatest art treasures during WWII.

Robert Edsel

Jonathan Edwards' extraordinary achievements on the track have earned him a place in history as one of the World's greatest and most loved athletes. Since retiring he was instrumental in the London 2012 bid and is a BBC commentator. He talks about the business of 2012.

Jonathan Edwards

Rachel is an International conference speaker and author. As an executive leadership coach she works with individuals and teams in commercial, public and third sector organisations. She was awarded an MBE: 'For the promotion of human rights and the self-empowerment of women in Afghanistan’.

Rachel Ellison MBE

Former editor of Glamour magazine, the highest-selling monthly women's magazine in Britain and Europe and now Editor of YOU Magazine. Jo has won editor of the year 5 times and is regularly asked to speak at conferences and corporate events about the magazine business, women in business and finding the right work/life balance.

Jo Elvin

Co-founder of Bremont Chronometers with his brother, he tells the inspiring story of how they overcame tragedy to follow their passion for watches and create a truly unique world class brand.

Nick English

A visionary strategic thinker and leader, with proven capability delivering strategic and operational transformation. Diplomatically trained with outstanding inter-personal and media communication skills; uniquely capable of uniting stakeholders (national and international), in common purpose. Awarded Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire – Military Division (CBE) in June 2017.

William English

Yossi is Head of Digital at Electra Consumer Products who also managed the ao.com brand across Europe. He shares his experiences and case studies at events all round the world.

Yossi Erdman

Co-founder of Green & Black's, the world's first organic chocolate, and the first Fairtrade marked product. The tale of how it all began has become a blueprint for sustainable business everywhere, studied in business schools and featured in countless newspaper stories, from Newsweek to the UK's The Daily Telegraph.

Jo Fairley

Author of Taming the Lion - 100 secret strategies for Investing and was one of the panellists on the BBC's Dragon's Den. Despite an impoverished up bringing, Richard has gone onto be one of the most acclaimed investors around.

Richard Farleigh

Legendary former captain of the Australian rugby union team which won the 1991 World Cup at Twickenham

Nick Farr-Jones

An award winning entrepreneur and disrupter, Jackie’s latest venture is REBEL Pi an ice wine brand. She is also the “Former Young Entrepreneur of the Year” and “Media Disrupter of the Year” recipient.

Jackie Fast

Revered scholar and historian and author of The Ascent Of Money and a prolific commentator on contemporary politics and economics.

Niall Ferguson

An academic, writer and businesswoman and an authoritative speaker on the Millennial Generation, and their successors, Gen Z. She speaks eloquently and with authority on what employees can expect from these generations in terms of their attitude to work, their consumer habits, voting preferences and their role as citizens. Hosted and spoke at our Millennial Speaker Afternoon Tea back in ’19.

Eliza Filby

Most recently the editor-in-chief of Investment Monitor, a digital publication focused on cross-border investment, she previously spent 15 years with the Financial Times where she was head of content for fDi Intelligence and editor-in-chief of fDi Magazine. She now offers consultancy on foreign direct investment and speaks around the world on the subject.

Courtney Fingar

Executive Editor, columnist and chief leader writer of The Times. He writes a popular weekly political column and "Fink Tank", a statistical column on football. A regular guest on Newsnight and The Daily Politics, Daniel is an engaging public speaker.

Daniel Finkelstein OBE

Acclaimed expert on stress management for executives, Sue is a business and occupational psychologist and an internationally respected presenter to businesses and organisations.

Sue Firth

Best known for taking on the banks in his Channel 4 challenge 'Bank of Dave'…the story has just been made into a film on Netflix! A lively after dinner and business speaker.

Dave Fishwick

Former BBC Economics editor who is now Senior Executive Editor at Bloomberg, having had a brief sojourn as Chief Market Strategist for J.P.Morgan.

Stephanie Flanders

Tom is an International speaker and coach, specialising in neuroscience research as a means to massively improve corporate performance.

Tom Flatau

Pioneering expert in robotics and AI. Director of Laboratory of Intelligent Systems, Lausanne.

Dario Floreano

Business speaker who demonstrates that determination and will to win are the keys to success. Highly sought-after as a speaker. His Success Masterclasses in demand by top companies.

Sandro Forte

Lisa founded Red Goat Cyber Security in 2017 to teach companies about the methodologies used by cyber criminals. Her areas of expertise include social engineering, the psychology of persuasion, insider threats and rehearsing for a cyber attack. She has conducted ground-breaking research into the psychology behind insider threats and created the first ever GCHQ certified social engineering course.

Lisa Forte

Danny is a World-renowned Tech Journalist who writes for the Sunday Times from the USA

Danny Fortson

Jason Fox is a former Royal Marine Commando and Special Forces Sergeant. He has gone on to work in film and television both behind and in front of the camera, giving the audience a taste of action and adventure around the world.He presents Channel 4's hit show, SAS: Who Dares Wins and, also fronted Meet The Drug Lords: Inside The Real Narcos.

Jason Fox

Expert on digital, social media, tech and marketing for tech and media start-ups

Will Francis

Author and entrepreneur. A high profile businesswoman and founder of Lynne Franks PR and the SEED empowerment programme for women.

Lynne Franks

Former top athlete and four time Olympian, Donna holds the rare distinction of representing Great Britain at four successive Olympic Games (1996, 2000, 2004 and 2008). She now focuses on motivational and inspirational presentations to companies, schools and universities. Olympian – Keynote Speaker – Strategist!

Donna Fraser OBE

Matt leads Channel 4's coverage of the Americas on everything from business and culture to US foreign policy and its view of the world. He was formerly anchor for BBC World News America bulletin and the BBC's Washington correspondent.

Matt Frei

Professor in the Mathematics of Cities at the Centre for Advanced Spatial Analysis at UCL where she studies patterns in human behaviour using her knowledge of AI techniques amongst other scientific tools to predict the future

Hannah Fry

Nick Fry is a speaker with a unique knowledge of engineering and motor sport through his success as a ground breaking executive in Formula1

Nick Fry

Involved in Formula One for over 25 years, Mark combines his media broadcasting background with his vast knowledge of the inner workings of Formula One. He is one of the most prolific speakers from the exciting world of Grand Prix racing.

Mark Gallagher

A highly respected conductor and renowned management coach. A brilliant communicator, Gansch inspires audiences with his insightful, innovative and unconventional addresses as he compares communication, motivation and leadership in organisations with an orchestra.

Christian Gansch

An entrepreneur, international speaker, author of the best-selling book, 'The Mesh: Why the Future of Business is Sharing' and the founder and chief instigator of Mesh Labs. An investor and board member of more than forty companies, she is hailed as a revolutionary thinker on the implications of the internet for 21st century business.

Lisa Gansky

Frank Gardner is the BBC'S security correspondent and was the first network TV journalist in Britain to cover the War on Terror full-time around the world which led to him being paralysed during a terrorist attack in Saudi. However, he has bounced back from that and determined to make the most of the rest of his life; he's even ski-ing again!

Frank Gardner

Former UK MD of Porsche GB and MD of BMW (GB) Ltd. An energetic and passionate business leader whose proven track record of management skills and team building expertise make him one of the most recognised business leaders of his generation.

Kevin Gaskell

Founder of the Global Brainstorm, Celia is energizing fresh thinking around the world. Award winning inventor, author and entrepreneur, her lateral thinking and ‘designer decision’ techniques interactively amplify the mindset of any audience.

Celia Gates

Rock musician, songwriter, and political activist, Sir Bob Geldof is the rare combination of musical talent and a successful businessman, whose passionate delivery of messages of social and economic justice, has touched tens of millions around the world.

Bob Geldof

Karl George can be booked to deliver keynote presentations, facilitate strategic workshops and one to one coaching. He specialises in business strategy, leadership principles and entrepreneurship.

Karl George

TV A&E Doctor, best selling author and Youth Mental Health Ambassador to the UK government

Dr Alex George

Serial businessman and entrepreneur PY Gerbeau is credited with the success of 9 turnarounds including Disney Land Paris. PY Gerbeau is now a visiting Professor of Entrepreneurship and Corporate Rescue at London Business School and Imperial College. Brilliant speaker on leadership and teamwork.

PY Gerbeau

Former Group Head of Brand and Creative at Innocent, the smoothie company. His presentations cover entrepreneurship, innovation and creativity.In 2014 he was named designer of the year at The Drum Design Awards, beating Apple's Sir Jonathan Ive and Sir Paul Smith among others.

Dan Germain

Business speaker and original thinker on leadership, organisational transformation and embracing change. He shares his experience of cultural and organisational transformation, human development and management.

Richard Gerver

Dave is a successful TV, film and voice over actor who uses his unique skills as a thespian to help others reach their potential through effective communication, especially in the corporate market

Dave Gillespie

Founder of Peace One Day (POD) which created and promotes the UN backed Peace Day on 21st September each year. A big part of PoDs awareness campaign is through educational materials which are supplied to schools around the world, including many online learning tools.

Jeremy Gilley

Former CEO of the Football Association, having previously led United Biscuits and Birds Eye Igloo for private equity ownership where he was credited with refreshing stale brands with a combination of slick marketing and most importantly empowering and inspiring leadership.

Martin Glenn

The twin misfortunes of losing his hair when he was 10 years old and being dyslexic spurred Duncan on to win Olympic Gold for the 100m Breaststroke in Moscow.

Duncan Goodhew

Grace is the founder of School of the Digital Age, a retail destination for new technology products. She’s a keen proponent of femtech – tech gadgets specifically designed for women from the start, and not just tech specifically for women, but more generally so avoiding issues of smaller hands/pockets etc

Grace Gould

Michael has been described as 'one of the most consequential ministers of recent times' having served variously as the Secretary of State for Education, for Justice, for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, and as Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities; his experience of the workings of government are second to none.

Rt Hon Michael Gove

Known to millions around the world through his distinguished career as a main anchor on BBC World News, Nik is the co-author of the acclaimed book "Thinking the Unthinkable", which looks at why current leadership is struggling with the disruptions of Unthinkable events. An eye-opening keynote speaker, Nik is also a highly-sought-after conference host and moderator and very experienced at virtual events, gaining many plaudits during Lockdown.

Nik Gowing

Carrie Gracie was formerly the BBC's China Editor. Now a senior Presenter on the BBC News Channel.

Carrie Gracie

Former chairman of both ITV and the BBC Board of Governors, Michael is currently on the board of Pinewood Studios. In an extensive career he is been involved with numerous company turn arounds and restructurings often in the B2B space. A brilliant speaker who is very good at tailoring to a brief.

Michael Grade

In his speaking work and his book Better Decisions, Chris Grant draws on his experience of working with thousands of leaders in business, sport and elsewhere, with a particular focus on effective leadership and cultivating a diverse workplace culture.

Chris Grant

Marketing and social media specialist who has been a consultant to blue chip companies including Starbucks, Canon, T-Mobile, Deutschebank and Sainsburys.

Adam Gray

Carrie Green is the founder of the Female Entrepreneur Association - an online platform that inspires and empowers over 350,000 women from around the world to build successful businesses through videos, courses and an online community.

Carrie Green

Real estate futurist and industry trends presenter - topics include innovation, disruption, IoT, sustainability, design thinking, future workplace, robots, cities, architecture and the built environment.

Nikki Greenberg

Baroness Susan Greenfield CBE is a British scientist, writer, broadcaster and member of the House of Lords. Specialising in the physiology of the brain, Susan researches the impact of 21st century technologies on the mind, how the brain generates consciousness and novel approaches to neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. She appears regularly on radio and television and frequently gives talks to the public and private sector.

Susan Greenfield

Practical futurist and internationally renowned thought leader in the fields of digital eminence, social business and digital disruption.

Andrew Grill

Kristina Grimes is an inspirational business woman who stepped into the limelight as the star of the hit BBC1 show 'The Apprentice' in 2007. She excelled at every task and displayed a steel-like determination to succeed. The nation was shocked when Sir Alan Sugar did not choose her as the winner but she accepted defeat with dignity.

Kristina Grimes

An award-winning comedian, author and TV presenter. In the corporate sector she is an executive performance coach, specialising in training senior women for advanced leadership roles.

Viv Groskop

Jeff is an acclaimed speaker on all matters to do with people management recruitment, peak performance and career development. He was also business manager for Sir Clive Woodward and has released a number of books, most recently drawing on insights from leading figures in business and sports.

Jeff Grout

Natalie is an award winning actress/writer who has featured in a number of Netflix hit series, including DC’s Titans. She uses her successful showbusiness career to draw parallels with running a successful commercial business.

Natalie Gumede

Emma (@emmaguns) is the host of The Emma Guns Show podcast and an experienced journalist, specialising in beauty, wellness and first-person features who has written for Red, Sunday Times Style, Stylist and Women’s Health. She established her podcast, which has 100+ 5-star rated on iTunes, to create an honest, open resource able to go deeper than the written word and provide inspiration and community for her listeners.

Emma Gunavardhana ‘Emma Guns’

Afua is TV Anchor, Journalist and Broadcaster and one of the leading voices on Diversity in Britain.

Afua Hagan

Former SAS solider turned TV Presenter on shows including Beyond Boundaries and motivational speaker. Ken Hames is passionate about giving people the opportunity to do extraordinary things.

Ken Hames

Specialist in the relationship between business and politics, former Lecturer in American and British Politics at Oxford University

Tim Hames

World-renowned futurologist, technology analyst and commentator on the digital age. He is a natural and charismatic performer; his speaking style is spontaneous, interactive and entertaining

Ray Hammond

Former John Lewis Chairman who talks about corporate turnaround, business competitiveness and retailing.

Stuart Hampson

An internationally recognised speaker, author and business coach who helps individuals, teams, and organisations develop a more entrepreneurial mindset for success. His best-selling book is Black Hole Focus.

Isaiah Hankel

Business improvement specialist, author, consultant, speaker and an expert on customer service, culture and competitiveness.

Andy Hanselman

Co-founder of the business transformation organisation Insight with Passion, the only female non-exec director in Rugby league for the Bradford Bulls and Tesco Enterprising Mum of the Year 2013. Founder of the Positive Image campaign. A businesswoman who regularly appears on TV and is in demand as a business and motivational speaker.

Kate Hardcastle

Stephanie is a speaker with expertise on political, tech & economic trends, surveillance, artificial intelligence, society, security, privacy, gender roles in STEM, and the ethics of new technologies.

Dr Stephanie Hare

Presents More or Less on Radio 4 and writes The Economist's 'Undercover Economist'column

Tim Harford

Claire Harper is a marketing and retail authority with the success of some of the UK’s top brands to her name, including Argos, Ocado, Sainsburys and Mamas & Papas.

Claire Harper

Coffee Republic founder and creator of Skinny Candy. After floating Coffee Republic she wrote "Anyone can do it". Her book 'Switched On' is about developing the entrepreneurial mindset in large corporations. She speaks with passion about building an entrepreneurial spirit within organisations.

Sahar Hashemi

Record-breaking polar explorer and adventurer.with a corporate background. A keynote speaker, business coach, author and campaigner. A keen follower of international affairs and economic, social and environmental sustainability issues.

Adrian Hayes

Designer of Extreme experiences has been named the top female International speaker by The Drum magazine. Recently announced as advisor to the united nations Dr. Nelly will join the team at the UN’s Virtual Reality Lab in NYC founded and lead by Gabo Arora. As an advisor, she will foster critical debates on immersive experiences and their roles in politics, engaging diplomats and the public through events and talk series at the United Nations HQ.

Nelly Hayoun

American best-selling author, business change agent, marketing expert and thought leader, Jeffrey Hayzlett offers leading companies some of the most innovative approaches to marketing. His book 'The Mirror Test' is hailed as one of the best business books written.

Jeffrey W. Hayzlett

Ayesha is a Political Commentator, Comedian, Author and Journalist with her own show on Times Radio and a ruthlessly honest Podcast called The Power Test; she also performs stand up comedy making her a uniquely intelligent, humorous, speaker at corporate events. Now in the House of Lords no less!

Ayesha Hazarika MBE

Conductor whose musical performances shake up tradition. He has done opera in South African townships and formed the Paraorchestra which performed at the Paralympics. His mission is to bring orchestral music alive for new audiences and is an inspirational and motivational performer. A bit leftfield admittedly but the make up of an orchestra and the skills to lead it are very transferrable to a corporate setting.

Charles Hazlewood

Social Pantry not only produces delicious food but works with the charity Key for Life, employing ex-offenders and helping to rehabilitate young men post release from prison.

Alex Head

Following a successful rugby career, he wowed TV audiences on Strictly Come Dancing. With over 50 international rugby caps and over 200 appearances for Leicester he has become a popular choice on the conference circuit. After retirement from rugby he worked for Credit Suisse.

Austin Healey

Sunday Telegraph editor, and regular contributor to The Spectator and Daily Telegraph. Allister Heath's columns provide penetrating insights on economic and financial affairs. He is a regular on TV and radio, appearing on Newsnight, the Daily Politics and the Today programme.

Allister Heath

Lorraine Heggessey is a trailblazing media business leader, who has driven success and transformation in a range of high-profile roles in the public, private and third sector.

Lorraine Heggessey

Wayne Hemingway MBE is a British designer with an international reputation for projects encompassing a strong community/social content through multi-disciplinary designers, HemingwayDesign, a medium sized family-owned business focused on place, people and positive social impact set up with his wife Gerardine who also received an MBE for their award-winning work.

Wayne Hemingway

One of the UK's first female RAF fast-jet pilots to operate in highly hostile environments. Her story inspires both young people, businesses and encourages women to 'break the glass ceiling'.

Mandy Hickson

Founder of The Next Big Thing consultancy who has worked with diverse blue chip clients across a wide range of sectors - from Finance to FMCG, Media to Music, Publishing to Personal Technology. A trend expert, futurist and marketeer.

William Higham

Ruth is the founder luxury chocolate brand, Cocoa Black. She has been awarded UK Chocolate Master and despite working in a predominately male industry, she has an inspiring story of beating the odds and becoming one of the globe's most sought-after talents in the culinary arts.

Ruth Hinks

Afua Hirsch is a journalist and author who has worked in International Development and Human Rights.

Afua Hirsch

Chris Hirst is CEO and Chairman of Havas UK and Europe, a multi-disciplinary marketing services network. He has just published ‘No Bullsh*t Leadership’ which is the antidote to management books full of jargon. A straight talker who is a regular commentator in national press including BBC News, The Politics Show, Evening Standard, FT and Sky News.

Chris Hirst

An award-winning business author and futurist of work. Her latest book , "The Nowhere Office" ,has been praised by FT

Julia Hobsbawm

Christer is a top ranked serial entrepreneur and intrapreneur offering insight about future trends. He represents a new generation of inspiring business innovators, with 15 years experience. He is chairman of First Tuesday, Europe's largest network for high growth technology companies and investors.

Christer Holloman

A judge on BBC 2's BAFTA Award winning The Great British Bake Off, Paul has written best-selling books about bread and baking and is a regular contributor to newspapers, magazines and BBC and ITV. A celebrity chef and popular awards host.

Paul Hollywood

Julie Holmes is a powerhouse speaker and the founder of Ambassador Selling. This American based in London is an award-winning speaker (audience selected) who has worked with audiences on five continents to sell way more to their very best customers.

Julie Holmes

Scientist, writer and presenter interested in the mind, consciousness, belief in the supernatural and brain development. He looks at how the brain works, how it relates to people's thought processes and approach to life; his most recent high profile project was a collaboration with Red Bull.

Bruce Hood

Jan is a former managing director of Citigroup Private Bank and was president of the Economic Club of New York from 2008-2015. She anchored CNN Financial News show "Street Sweep" from New York Stock Exchange and now has her own strategic communications and marketing company which specializes in deepening relationships with high - net - worth clients.

Jan Hopkins

Designer, Entrepreneur and former Dragon's Den panelist. Interior design entrepreneur.

Kelly Hoppen

Kitty Horlick is Founding Partner of web3 consultancy, Blackwood; a highly sought after speaker on the Metaverse, Blockchain, NFTs, Cryptocurrencies and associated technologies.

Kitty Horlick

Larry spent 10 years as a Director of British Airways and the loyalty management company, Air Miles, in both New York and London.

Larry Hotchman

Morgan Housel is a Partner at The Collaborative Fund and former columnist for the Motley Fool and The Wall Street Journal. Also a multi award winning financial writer.

Morgan Housel

Christian is a data scientist who uses it to create stories. He has worked on some of the biggest platforms on TV, turning social media data and statistics into engaging content, and is particularly good at detecting trends well ahead of traditional reporting processes

Christian Howes

For 10 years he was the Director of Live Events for the British Government. He had access to the very heart of power and first hand insights into the centre of the Whitehall. With a wealth of anecdotes and insights, Simon provides a fascinating look into a world very few people get to see, let alone begin to understand.

Simon Hughes

Damian is a bestselling author who combines his practical and academic background within sport, organisational development and change psychology, to help organisations and teams to create a high performing culture; now also a popular podcaster with Jake Humphrey

Damian Hughes

As a former fighter pilot and Executive Officer of the Red Arrows, Justin Hughes is no stranger to high performance in the most demanding of environments. And after a further 15 years as a consultant on building high-performance cultures, he is uniquely placed to both inspire and offer practical insights into the drivers of excellence.

Justin Hughes

Formerly one of the Metropolitan Police Service's most senior officers and an experienced advisor on transformational change. She led The Met's major structure and delivery programme.

Maxine Hulme QPM

Leading marketing analyst, with a blue chip client list, Clive is a specialist in customer retention and was the chief architect of Tesco's Clubcard and segmentation programme.

Clive Humby

Inspirational team leader and world-class British yachtsman;Conrad has had a lifetime of adventure and achievement. He draws on his experiences to motivate, inspire and instill leadership and self-belief.

Conrad Humphreys

Baroness Ruth Hunt is an accomplished and influential figure, known for her dedication to advocating for LGBTQ+ rights and fostering inclusive cultures. Former CEO of Stonewall.

Ruth Hunt

Alex Hunter launched the Virgin America brand and was global Head of Online Marketing. Now an angel investor and company incubator, he has insight into the future of technology as well as brand experience and customer service.

Alex Hunter

A regular contributor to television and radio news and current affairs programmes, Chris illustrates a gruelling journey of bravery, strength, leadership and skill where every decision made during his time in Iraq could have been his last.

Chris Hunter

Best known for his hat trick in the 1966 World Cup final, and now the sole surviving player from that day. A successful business career followed and he was knighted in 1999 - a popular after dinner speaker, and a living legend to many.

Sir Geoff Hurst MBE

Was President of the Royal Institute of British Architects from 1989 to 1991. He is an architect, writer and regular radio and television broadcaster. Very good at speaking to a specific brief.

Maxwell Hutchinson

Will Hutton is CEO of the Work Foundation and is a former economics journalist. Authoritative speaker on all things work/life related, and future trends surrounding them

Will Hutton

Having held positions at Goldman Sachs, HP and Deutsche Bank, Anne-Marie founded STEMettes, an award winning social initiatives to inspire and promote young women in STEM. On a lighter note, she provided maternity cover for Rachel Riley on Countdown, having got into Oxford in her mid teens!

Anne-Marie Imafidon MBE

Suzie achieved international recognition when she won the BBC2 TV series ‘Astronauts: Do You Have What It Takes?’ She is Professor of Planetary Science at the University of Leicester, specialising in studying the impact of the solar wind on the planets in our solar system.

Professor Suzie Imber

Anders Indset is a Norwegian academic with a rock-star look and presentation; a unique approach to the multiple business challenges arising from the digital revolution; a philosophy on life which offers leaders an alternative way to a brighter future.

Anders Indset

BBC Business editor and Radio 4 Today programme presenter; he was previously the Business and Economics Presenter on Radio 4's Today Programme for many years. Co host of the Good, Bad Billionaire Podcast.

Simon Jack

General Sir Mike Jackson is a former head of the British Army. Combines a powerful talk on leadership and man management with humour and a look at the lighter side of military life.

Mike Jackson

Ed Jackson is a former professional rugby player who played at the highest level for over 10 years. Two years on from a serious accident that left him paralysed from the neck down, Ed is literally climbing mountains.

Ed Jackson

Broadcaster, Columnist, Co-Founder and Creative Director of Glassette; her most recent Channel 4 series ‘The Great Big Tiny Design Challenge’ has been recommissioned for a second series. Could see her chiming with your audience with regards to creativity and curation of content.

Laura Jackson

Former child soldier from South Sudan, turned international recording artist, activist and philanthropist. He is owner of Gatwitch Records, Jal Gua Foods and founder of Gua Africa charity. Jal’s vision is to share his experiences for social emotional learning through the Arts Business and Philanthropy, in order to create a higher state of conscious global awakening.

Emmanuel Jal

From bass player in Blur in the 1990s to farmer, cheese-maker and newspaper columnist, Alex has packed a great deal into his life. He left the hedonistic lifestyle of a rock star behind, to move to the country and although Blur are back together Alex's heart remains in cheese.

Alex James

Poppy Jamie is an entrepreneur, TEDx speaker and entertainment presenter. At 25 Poppy founded her first start-up, an accessories brand “Pop and Suki” with best friend and model/actress Suki Waterhouse. At 26 Poppy founded Happy Not Perfect (HNP) a mental well-being start-up application and corresponding product line which is being launched in 2018.

Poppy Jamie

Executive Editor of The Scotsman writing regularly on finance and economics as well as covering politics and current affairs. A regular contributor to Scotland on Sunday and Spectator Business and a regular on BBC Scotland radio and television.

Bill Jamieson

Nick is an internationally-recognized thought leader on how leadership, innovation, and sustainability can transform the future of business in an increasingly complex, digital, and disrupted world.

Nick Jankel

Founding CEO of the Invictus Games who is an experienced strategy and management consultant. Business and leadership speaker with emerging markets expertise.

Ed Janvrin

Former Merrill Lynch stockbroker Mark Jeffries has become a trusted adviser and communications consultant to some of the world's largest and most successful corporations, agencies and partnerships.

Mark Jeffries

Simon Jenkins is a journalist and author. He writes a column twice weekly for the Guardian and weekly for the Evening Standard, as well as broadcasting for the BBC.

Simon Jenkins

Named one of the most creative entrepreneurs for 2020, Shivvy Jervis is an award-winning Trends Forecaster, Broadcaster and the Founder of forecasting lab FutureScape 248.

Shivvy Jervis

From postman to MP to Home Secretary but Alan's early political career began with his Trade union involvement. His achievements within the labour government included Secretary of State for Work and Pensions; Secretary of State for Trade & Industry; Secretary of State for Education and Skills; Secretary of State for Health and Home Secretary.

Alan Johnson

FT Columnist and serial entrepreneur. Luke took over the then small, struggling PizzaExpress which only had 12 owned restaurants and grew it to over 250.

Luke Johnson

Paul has been the Director of the Institute for Fiscal Studies, the UK's leading economic research institute since 2011; previously he had spells at spells at HM Treasury, the Department for Education and the FSA. A frequent contributor to broadcast media has published extensively on the economics of public policy.

Paul Johnson

Was UK Minister of State for Trade & Investment until August 2008. Prior to this he was Director General of the CBI and appeared in the latest incarnation of the BBC’s Troubleshooter programme, following in the footsteps of Sir John Harvey Jones. A board member at Jaguar Land Rover, HSBC and Triumph Motorcycles, he is an enthusiastic champion of British business and has led trade delegations to the Far East.

Digby Jones

Sanderson Jones is far from your average comedian. He knows how to start a business from scratch and all that goes into it and is the Co-Founder of a non-religious church The Sunday Assembly; of which there are now 28 assemblies worldwide.

Sanderson Jones

Sam is the founder of Gener8, a browser enabling people to take back control and monetise their own data; a sought after speaker on tech related issues including artificial intelligence and business ethics.

Sam Jones

Brian and his co-pilot Bertrand Piccard achieved the first non-stop balloon circumnavigation of the world on board the balloon Breitling Orbiter 3, establishing seven world records and achieving the Harmon Trophy, the Hubbard Medal, the FAI Gold Air Medal and the Charles Green Salver.

Brian Jones

One UK's best known environmentalists, Tony is not only a speaker on such issues as sustainability and carbon reduction, but an empowering speaker on Leadership and leading change within an organisation.

Tony Juniper

John has had a 30-year career in international public life spanning media, global affairs, politics and arts. He is the author of seven books.

John Kampfner

Influential macroeconomist, financial sector expert, development practitioner and international think tank blogger. Ex-investment banker and former adviser to the European Commission and Parliament, IMF and OECD

Sony Kapoor

Russian pro-democracy leader, global human-rights activist, business speaker and author, and former world chess champion. A champion of technology

Garry Kasparov

Founder of Tribewanted, a company which builds crowd-funded sustainable communities, made famous by the Fijian island venture on Vorovoro and now also in Sierra Leone. Ben is also an author, speaker and social entrepreneur.

Ben Keene

Founder and CEO of Pavegen Systems, an innovative clean technology company. Passionate about entrepreneurship and technology, he is a regular speaker at global events.

Laurence Kemball-Cook

Irra Ariella Khi is an award-winning entrepreneur and author of multiple data security patents in USA and Europe. She is the only female CEO to successfully commercialise blockchain technology for international border management and identity.

Irra Ariella Khi

Founder and CEO of the MOBO Organisation, Kanya is also recognised as a superb keynote speaker, an internationally recognised entrepreneur and innovator in the British music industry.

Kanya King

Former CEO of Sainsburys, his background includes M&S, Asda, Haagen Dazs, Pepsi, and Mars. Now working as a consultant with Guy Hands venture capital business Terra Firma.

Justin King

Is a member of the House of Lords and was head of Diversity at Channel 4 before taking a role at YouTube. She was Senior Policy Advisor to the Prime Minister on Equalities and Diversity and was the elected MP for Bethnal Green & Bow. She is a broadcaster, writer and political campaigner.

Oona King

Turi uses genetics in the fields of forensics, history, genealogy, and archaeology, and is best known for ‘cracking one of the biggest forensic DNA cases in history’ – the identification of the remains of King Richard III.

Turi King

Adam Kingl has spent decades working in innovation, strategy, culture and leadership. Author of Next Generation Leadership: How to Ensure Young Talent Will Thrive with Your Organisation he talks about the companies best placed to survive and thrive in the new business environment. Adam delivered his keynote How and why business as usual is no longer acceptable in our Speaker Taster Sessions

Adam Kingl

Jacky Klein is an art historian, author and broadcaster. She co-presented ‘Britain’s Lost Masterpieces’ for BBC4 with Bendor Grosvenor in 2016, travelling the UK to discover some of the greatest lost paintings in our national collections.

Jacky Klein

Ardi Kolah is Executive Fellow and Director of the GDPR Transition Programme at Henley Business School and the founder of GO DPO®, which is the strategic partner for many multi-national clients in the area of GDPR compliance.

Ardi Kolah

Marc invented the K1 disposable syringe, as a reaction to the spread of HIV via the re-use of needles, especially in the developing world. This invention has saved millions of lives. He also founded SafePoint, to promote awareness of the dangers of unsafe injections, and received the OBE for his contribution to global healthcare.

Marc Koska OBE

Roman has been named by The Observer as one of Britain’s leading popular philosophers. His writings have been widely influential amongst political and ecological campaigners, education reformers, social entrepreneurs and designers. An acclaimed public speaker, his talks and workshops have taken him from a London prison to Google’s headquarters in California.

Roman Krznaric

American inventor, IT guru, entrepreneur, author and futurist with fans including Bill Gates and Bill Clinton. He is widely regarded as one of the leading inventors of our time with a host of computer application developments including the first reading machine for the blind.

Ray Kurzweil

James is Emerging Markets Editor at the Financial Times, the main focus of which is in several areas: economic growth and development trends in emerging markets, connections between emerging markets (particularly China and the outside world), EM demographic themes and social trends.

James Kynge

Louise is the founder of PhygitalTwin, a technology entrepreneur with a positive take on the innovative possibilities of AI to revolutionise businesses, especially in the competitive world of fashion retailing.

Louise Laing

Jamie is a broadcaster, producer and entrepreneur; a pioneer in the world of podcasts.

Jamie Laing

Founder and Director of Lalcap Ltd, a London based consultancy specialising in business with India. A stockbroker and accountant who is passionate about UK-India investments ties. An authority on India's economy.

Deepak Lalwani OBE

David Lammy is the Member of Parliament for Tottenham and the Shadow Justice Secretary. He is one of the leading agenda setters in the fields of social activism, diversity and multi-culturalism. Was a member of the previous Labour Government (2001-2010), is respected across the party spectrum and is a well-known figure amongst the general public!

David Lammy

Former Chancellor of the Exchequer on Black Wednesday whose staff included David Cameron. Now in the Lords, Lord Lamont is still a regular contributor to economic debates and a sought after commentator.

Norman Lamont

Angela has over 200 BBC TV shows to her name capitalizing on her knowledge of technology, including space, fusion, AI, sustainability, cybersecurity and fintech; unsurprisingly, she is in great demand as a speaker or host at conferences worldwide.

Angela Lamont

Neil is an award winning entrepreneur, world record breaking adventurer and a former Royal Marines Commando, helicopter pilot and Special Forces Officer.

Neil Laughton

As CEO of transformation innovators Symmetry, Jim is a leading architect of change and trusted advisor to international organisations, fast-growth companies and Olympic Teams. His latest speeches deal with the impact of AI.

Jim Lawless

Former Chief executive of Tesco since 1997, Leahy is his own best example for his philosophy for a successful business career, having worked his way up from stacking shelves during school holidays. He is known for transforming the supermarket industry in Britain.

Terry Leahy

Gary Leboff - world class business coach and sports psychologist who is a popular public speaker and has a monthly column in Golf Monthly.

Gary Leboff

Super mum, social influencer and fashion blogger @Stylemesunday. Natalie is passionate about her #WarriorWoman project, taking personal experiences as well as what she is seeing in the world today, and trying to create a positive environment for women to share and support one another via social media and beyond. She is also a great lover of fashion and trends and has a unique and fashion-forward way of taking high-street clothing and styling it in exciting and new ways.

Natalie Lee

One of the most sought-after experts in security and technology, he has dedicated his career to improving technology and safeguarding others from the threat of cyber criminals; he sits on the Cyber Security Advisory Board for Imperial College London. Co-founder of several successful startups to date, including The Zebra alongside Adam Lyons, which has since become the fastest growing US car insurance comparison site. Cal took part in a Speaker Taster Session in May.

Cal Leeming

The collapse of Barings, and Nick Leeson's role in it, was one of the most spectacular debacles in financial history. How could one trader bring down the banking empire that had funded the Napoleonic Wars? Hear Nick's honest and self effacing account.

Nick Leeson

Businessman who turned around ASDA and sold it to Walmart. Former Royal Mail Chairman and on the board of numerous companies.

Allan Leighton

Business speaker and one of the world's best-known experts on trends. Based in New York. A dynamic speaker with a high energy presentation style.

Daniel Levine

Tony Blair's Middle East envoy. Lord Levy is a successful businessman and one of the UK's top fundraisers, having raised millions for both political and charitable causes.

Michael Levy

Toby is a former member of the British Intelligence Services, now leading an international team of Cyber Security Analysts for the British AI & Cyber Security firm, Darktrace; a speaker with real life experience of AI

Toby Lewis

Award-winning AI Content and Prompt Engineering Strategist, worked for Microsoft and Google. Presenter for Apple Music, Channel 4, Virgin and the BBC

Georgia Lewis Anderson

Former Scottish Labour MP and businesswoman, she held a number of Ministerial appointments before becoming a Cabinet Minister. She was British High Commissioner to Australia and was elevated to the Lords in 2010. With decades of experience in chairmanship, politics and HR management, Helen is much in demand as a speaker.

Helen Liddell

Rob Lilwall is an adventurer, author and motivational speaker, now based in Hong Kong. His expeditions have seen him travel, unsupported, on foot and on bicycle to Siberia and Mongolia.

Rob Lilwall

Business networking strategist who works with companies and shows them how to use networking tools to develop their businesses. He passionately believes that networking is a vital tool, not just for sales generation but for career development and motivation.

Andy Lopata

Dr Lotto is a World-famous neuroscientist who uses the principles of neuroscience to prepare and super-motivate an audience to uncover the strategy behind the Big Picture.

Dr Beau Lotto

Creative entrepreneur Roberta Lucca, is one of Forbes Top 50 Women in Tech and co-founder of BAFTA-winning British video game developer Bossa Studios.

Roberta Lucca

Stephen Lue is a specialist family law barrister. His practice covers a wide range of applications including public and private children law, ancillary relief and domestic violence. He also acts in Court of Protection cases. Stephen is a mentor with the Duke of Edinburgh Awards' LGBTQ Youth Programme. This involves attending sessions that are geared towards helping young people improve or learn a new skill, offering practical assistance with the programme and also introducing them to a diverse group of LGBTQ role models.

Stephen Lue

Entrepreneur, businessman and former rugby player. His expertise is in Financial Services & Fintech and he was appointed as Ambassador for UKTI under David Cameron.

Alastair (Al) Lukies CBE

Former BBC Business correspondent. Joe covered the Eurozone debt crisis during his time on Newsnight and was a regular on the Radio 4 Today programme business segment as well as an assured host at corporate events including the IoD Director of the Year Awards.

Joe Lynam

Gerard, a regular speaker at Davos, is the Chief Economic Strategist for a major UK wealth management company whose expertise is sought by private and public bodies worldwide.

Gerard Lyons

South African born Motsi is best known in the UK as an exuberant judge on BBC1's Strictly Come Dancing but is well known around the world, especially in Germany, as a professional dancer and entreprenuer; a role model for aspiring young talent.

Motsi Mabuse

Highly respected thought leader and digital strategist. A creative thinker, he enables people and organisations to manage change and seek new opportunities.

Jonathan MacDonald

He was Director of Marketing for London 2012, helping to deliver the most successful games in history. A superb business keynote speaker.

David Magliano

Creative genius and senior director at LEGO was responsible for the global brand, product and campaign development of its core business (toys) as well as their theme park, media and brand licensing divisions. Christian left LEGO to help international companies develop and implement strategies for customer focused growth (brand strategy, innovation and corporate vision/identity).

Christian Majgaard

Sir John Major - Former prime minister and international keynote speaker on globalisation and the changing world.

John Major

Angelica has proven herself to be one of Britain's most exciting young entrepreneurs. Her inspiring story begins at the age of 22, when she started her career straight out of university with the vision of a curated lifestyle magazine- About Time has over 85,000 monthly readers and a team of 90 writers behind her. Angela delivers passionate keynotes about incredibly passionate about female liberation and entrepreneurship.

Angelica Malin

Dr Pippa Malmgren is a world renowned economist with an impressive track record as an adviser to US & UK Governments stretching over many years as an interpreter of hi tech trends.

Pippa Malmgren

Inspirational choirmaster whose fronted numerous programmes building choirs with people from various walks of life.

Gareth Malone

Jo Malone CBE is Founder and Creative Director of Jo Loves, Internationally renowned Speaker, Entrepreneur and Global Scent Maverick

Jo Malone

Lord Peter Mandelson Former Labour Party's Director of Campaigns & Communications. He served in a number of Cabinet positions under Tony Blair playing a leading role in his leadership campaign and was the UK's Deputy Prime Minister under Gordon Brown.

Peter Mandelson

Former SAS officer and mercenary who led the failed "Wonga Coup" in Equatorial Guinea which led to him serving 15 months of a 34 year jail term. Now released, he has written a book about the coup "Cry Havoc" and is a consultant to private security firm, Moda Solutions

Simon Mann

Nigel Mansell - Former F1 champion and successful businessman.

Nigel Mansell

Bestselling author & leading British neurosurgeon who speaks on his poignant experience facing others morality, and finally his own

Henry Marsh

Digital Pioneer and A.I. Scientist, Member of the Expert Group at The Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI), an OECD and G7 initiative for A.I.

Inma Martinez

Former Economics Editor on Newsnight, Channel 4 News journalist, and editor of Computer Weekly . Now freelance. Very down to earth, yet incisive. His books include 'Postcapitalism: A Guide to Our Future'.

Paul Mason

Benita is a world-leading speaker, changemaker and climate change consultant to some of the world’s most forward-thinking businesses as well as an entrepreneur in her own right.

Benita Matofska

Maxine Mawhinney broke through into the predominantly male dominated Northern Ireland media and rose to become one of the BBC’s top news anchors.In a career that has taken her around the world, in the last 40 years she has worked for BBC, UTV, SKY, ITN, GMTV and Reuters TV. She has many keynote speeches.

Maxine Mawhinney

He was a semi-finalist in the first series of The Apprentice. With a background in business, property and finance, James presents Early Breakfast on Talk Radio every morning and is a columnist for The Financial Times. He regularly appears on Channel 4, Sky News and ITV's This Morning. An accomplished interviewer, after dinner speaker, presenter and awards host.

James Max

Journalist, writer and co-founder with Sandi Toksvig) of the UK's fastest-growing new political party, the Women's Equality Party. Speaks on politics, feminist issues, and age - why we don't grow old as we used to and the benefits of age diverse work forces.

Catherine Mayer

Richard McCann - expert in resilience, he brings his experience of childhood tragedy from the hands of the notorious Yorkshire Ripper and translates this into buildable skills for many industries and individuals

Richard McCann

Former hostage turned author. He spent 5 years in captivity in the Lebanon. John presents a variety of radio programmes on R4 often with a travel theme.

John McCarthy CBE

Liz is best known as the longest serving female Chinook force Aircrew member of the Royal Air force; a witty and entertaining public speaker and successful author but someone who has known personal sorrow.

Liz McConaghy

From a computer science background, Ade is focused on helping organisations and their people to thrive in the digital age. Ade’s digital strategy perspectives embrace macroeconomics, technology, anthropology, biology and human performance.

Ade McCormack

Martin was the CEO of Dyson for 15 years, the ideas to market-leading consumer products maker. He has spent over 40 years working at the heart of British-based manufacturing, design and marketing for leading brands and speaks inspiringly on leadership and International development.

Martin McCourt

One of the UK's leading speakers on the subject of change, workplace relationships and motivation. His provocatively titled book SUMO (Shut Up, Move On) became an instant best seller. Drawing on his degree in social & behavioural psychology, he enables his audience to focus on the elements of their life, be it social or business, that are holding them back from fulfilling their potential. Paul is very much in demand on the international speaker circuit, and is a regular contributor to the media. Paul delivered his session How to Cope in a Crisis with us over lockdown.

Professor Paul McGee

Record-breaking disabled polar explorer, role model and inspirational speaker, named one of Britain's most influential disabled people in the 2016 Power 100.

Michael McGrath

Specialising in customer experience, Andrew was with the John Lewis Partnership for over 20 years, taking the lead on customer service. Now a consultant with Charteris, he has helped many organisations including NHS Trusts, develop strategies to improve customer service.

Andrew McMillan

Charlie spent more than 30 years in the Metropolitan Police where she set up and led the Police Central e-crime Unit, with the national remit to undertake cybercrime investigations that impact the UK. She is now Senior Cyber Crime Advisor to PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC).

Charlie McMurdie

One of the world’s most experienced and respected polar explorers. Founder of the Ice Warrior project that gives ordinary people the chance to become polar explorers.

Jim McNeill

One of Europe's leading futurists. He is the author of the acclaimed work on the future "The World in 2020: Power, Culture and Prosperity. He speaks on The Global Economic Boom, Davos, Brexit, Bitcoin and more!

Hamish McRae

Dominic McVey is an Entrepreneur and Business Leader. He started his own business at the age of 13, importing micro-scooters from the United States to the United Kingdom and now runs a portfolio of business interests from fashion, publishing and music to media and cosmetics. Hugely inspiring motivational speaker

Dominic McVey

Dragon's Den investor and successful entrepreneur.

Deborah Meaden

Thomasina is the co-founder of the Mexican food chain Wahaca, the 2015 winner of Master Chef, TV Presenter and writer of 7 cookery books. She gives talks on "Sustainability in Business","Overcoming challenges in Business"and "Leadership" drawing on her own mental health struggles in early life, and how they informed her approach to business challenges.

Thomasina Miers

Gina Miller is a prominent businesswoman, a passionate philanthropist and responsible capitalist who has campaigned in the areas of investment and pension reform, political transparency and scrutiny, modern day slavery, social justice and the charity sector.

Gina Miller

Carl speaks to audiences around the world about what the digital revolution really means to them and how they can keep ahead of it! He draws together immersive first-hand reporting from around the world with data and evidence to describe how every single aspect of our lives are changing in often unseen yet important ways.

Carl Miller

Founder of People Tree and MD of ethical footwear brand Po-Zu. Over the course of her career, Safia Minney has been a pioneer in ethical business, establishing Fair Trade supply chain solutions, defining PR and marketing campaigns and defining the strategic directions needed to reach new markets.

Safia Minney

Editor of The Economist. Before joining The Economist she worked for the IMF. A graduate of Oxford and Harvard, she is a regular media commentator on the world economy and international financial issues.

Zanny Minton Beddoes

Futurologist and gadget expert, Jonathan covers the whole range of futures topics, but has special interests in future gadgets and devices as well as the world of robotics and nanotechnology.

Jonathan Mitchener

Once one of the FBI's 'Most Wanted' because he hacked into 40 major corporations just for the challenge, Kevin is now a trusted security consultant to the Fortune 500 and governments worldwide.

Kevin Mitnick

Linda really understands customer service and has the track record to prove it with extremely successful spells at Virgin Atlantic and as head of the Event Services at the London Olympics

Linda Moir

Professor Molyneux is widely respected as a key player in eLearning and is one of the UK's leading movers and shakers in the transformation of the UK towards the Knowledge-Economy.

Steve Molyneux

Former middle distance runner from the Coe/Ovett era. David was chief executive of UK Athletics for 10 years (1997-2007) taking the organisation from the edge of bankruptcy to one of the best funded sports bodies in the world by strong leadership, clearly defined objectives, and the development of excellent teamwork. He is a popular speaker at corporate events.

David Moorcroft MBE

British women's bobsleigher and sprinter. She competed in the 2-women bobsleigh event at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea along with Mica McNeill. She also competed for Wales in the 4 × 100 metres relay at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland.

Mica Moore

Founder of Pacific Direct, supplier of luxury branded amenities to the hotel and cruise markets, which was sold for £20m. She's gone on to investing, training and mentoring business to achieve success. She regularly speaks on her leadership and motivational skills.

Lara Morgan

HR Director with broad experience of a number of sectors including utilities (he is currently at Severn Trent), publishing (Penguin) and retail (Argos). At Penguin he instigated trying to recruit people drawn from outside the usual talent pool publishers draw from (typically Oxbridge, home counties) – they would have the same skill sets, but bring a new approach by having a different life experience. Also speaks on challenges companies face with the millennial generation, in particularly living costs when recruiting in London and major cities.

Neil Morrison

Financier, campaigner, author and mother of nine, Helena has a truly inspirational story of beating the odds in the male dominated industry of finance, she is regarded as one of the worlds greatest leaders. A feminist with a story of beating the odds.

Dame Helena Morrissey

Brilliant science and technology presenter, and a memember of the Festival of the Spoken Nerd.

Steve Mould

was Minister for Sport in Margaret Thatcher’s Government since when he has built an unrivalled reputation for his knowledge of sports administration having been an elite sportsman himself as well as a successful businessman.

Lord Colin Moynihan

Best known for presenting Channel 4's Superscrimpers and as an FT Columnist.

Mrs Moneypenny

Dhiraj is a Co-Founder of Shazam, the mobile music recognition company (acquired by Apple in 2018). He was named one of Europe’s Top 50 technology entrepreneurs by the Financial Times in 2015. In the course of his career, Dhiraj has served in senior roles in media & entertainment, digital business consulting and the charity sector with Save the Children.

Dhiraj Mukherjee

Hayley is recognised as one of the most inspiring young voices within the United Kingdom, an established keynote speaker, consultant and change agent.

Hayley Mulenda

Sara is a British entrepreneur and businesswoman who developed "Buddi", a miniaturised tracking device for vulnerable people and was also the founder of "Confused.com". She was awarded an OBE for services to Entrepreneurship and Innovation in the Queen’s Jubilee Birthday Honours 2012

Sara Murray

Started Glasses Direct from the living room of his parents' home in Wiltshire while studying for his University finals, and it became the largest online retailer of glasses. After a successful exit from the company he now focuses on his new role as a full-time Industry Head of Retail at Google.

Jamie Murray Wells OBE

Editor-in-chief of Foreign Policy magazine, he has also written extensively on international politics and economics. He has been an executive director of the World Bank, is an authority on globalisation and served as Venezuela's Minister of Trade & Industry in the 1990s.

Moisés Naím

Founder and CEO of NY based strategy consulting firms BeyondGlobal. A former adviser to Nouriel Roubini and author of Superhubs: How the financial elite and their networks rule the world.

Sandra Navidi

Senior Independent Director of Dyson and former government minister.

Richard Needham

Former editor of the Sunday Times and BBC political presenter whose shows included The Daily Politics and This Week. Is often asked to chair conferences and speak, either keynote or after dinner.

Andrew Neil

Award-winning expert on Communication, Influence and Leadership. He won the Cicero Grand Jury Prize for Best International Speechwriter 2014 and is a guest lecturer at London Business School.

Richard Newman

Globally renowned speaker and one of the world's leading authorities in customer centricity and customer experience, Martin entertains, inspires and educates by delivering actionable insights for any business audience.

Martin Newman

Ed Newton-Rex is one of the world’s leading experts and speakers on Generative AI.

Ed Newton-Rex

Popular TV presenter, journalist and passionate LGBTQIA + speaker, Will has an array of skills from hosting award ceremonies to speaking about his personal recovery story

Will Njobvu

The man behind the successful 'Thrust' project, which resulted in the first supersonic world land speed record. The world record story is a bit old hat now, but he was also behind the Bloodhound project which was trying to develop the first 1000mph car with the specific aim of promoting science and engineering to children.

Richard Noble

A renowned speaker in the fields of strategic management, multinational corporations and globalisation, and author of Funky Business and Karaoke Capitalism.

Kjell Nordstrom

Made his name turning around the then struggling ASDA and selling it to Walmart. His current turnaround role is as Chairman of ITV where he has brought in Adam Crozier as CEO.

Archie Norman

Was Director of Brand, Marketing and Culture for the London Olympics 2012. He turned volunteers into Gamesmakers and coined the phrase 'Inspiring a Generation'. His fascinating presentations draw lessons from his Olympic experiences.

Greg Nugent

Chairman, Goldman Sachs Asset Management (2010-13); Head of Global Economics, Commodities and Strategy Research, Goldman Sachs (2001-2010). Creator of the BRICs acronym. Author of The Growth Map. Talks on international economics and financial topics.

Jim O'Neill

Property Expert and Mortgage Broker, Tayo Demystifies confusing property focused topics for the everyday person. Host of The Great House Giveaway on Channel 4.

Tayo Oguntonade

Professor Anu Ojha is Director of the UK’s National Space Academy programme and a leading authority on the future of Space travel

Anu Ojha OBE

David is a British-Nigerian historian, broadcaster and film-maker; a prominent and respected advocate of the history of black achievement

David Olusoga

the former Lib Dem MP who is best known for his colourful private life but, with interests ranging from nuclear to aviation and astronomy, there is much more to Lembit than you might imagine

Lembit Opik

Abadesi Osunsade has been revolutionising the tech scene. With a steely focus on removing inequality by educating employees and employers alike with her company Hustle Crew. Abadesi also hosts a podcast Techish, and has written guide book for success aimed at women in technology.

Abadesi Osunsade

Founder & CEO of Playmob, connecting gamers with brands to raise funds for good causes

Jude Ower MBE

Blaire is one of the UK's most sought after speakers on the future of work using her 20 year's experience of challenging, provoking and guiding senior leaders and their organisations through fast-changing times

Blaire Palmer

Timothy Papandreou is a trusted global thought leader on emerging technologies, moonshots, smart cities, and the future of life & work.

Timothy Papandreou

Matt Parker is a stand-up comedian, #1-best-selling maths author and person who makes videos for the internet as well as an engaging, entertaining but technical keynote speaker for conferences and corporate events.

Matt Parker

Denise Parkinson is Entertainment Director Global and UK at Telegraph Media Group. She has over 20 years experience in all aspects of Marketing and Distribution in the UK and International film distribution industry. An inspiring speaker

Denise Parkinson

As Rear Admiral, he was responsible for determining the future strategic context for all three armed forces to 2030. Nowadays he runs his own strategic forecasting company. A regular broadcaster and media commentator.

Chris Parry

Co-CEO of Decoded, a technology education company and expert on digital transformation, artificial intelligence and blockchain

Kathryn Parsons

Lord Chris Patten is Chancellor of Newcastle and Oxford Universities. He was the last governor of Hong Kong, after which he was European Commissioner for External Relations before authoring a report on policing in Northern Ireland.

Chris Patten

Samantha is Co-Founder of Open Bionics; an award-winning start-up developing low-cost bionic hands that look and feel good, for amputees or those born without a hand. She is an entrepreneur, a journalist and a digital marketer.

Samantha Payne

Jamie is one of the most famous Rugby League players of all time, captaining England and Great Britain; a highly accomplished speaker who engages his audience through his wealth of experience in the high-pressure world of professional sports.

Jamie Peacock MBE

- Caroline is a best-selling and award-winning writer, broadcaster, feminist campaigner, and speaker. Her talks focus on the data gender bias and how it affects organisations and prevents a world that is inclusive for everyone.

Caroline Criado Perez OBE

An award- winning Dance entrepreneur, author, mentor and cancer survivor, Leanne has faced many obstacles in her life, by using her experiences she inspires, guides and encourages other women using her social media platforms. So far she has fund raised over £250,000 to run community dance programmes and events over Southern England.

Leanne Pero

Sports Psychiatrist and author of the Chimp Paradox, and credited with helping the Olympic cycling and Team Sky's recent success.

Steve Peters

Popular science broadcaster and speaker. Best known for Tomorrow's World, Maggie is a top choice for corporate events.

Maggie Philbin OBE

Ever popular former judge on BBC's Strictly Come Dancing, Arlene is an enormously successful international theatre director, choreographer and TV presenter

Arlene Phillips

Former Police Officer with particular expertise in Counter Terrorism. Regular contributor to ITV, Sky and BBC on terrorism related issues

Chris Phillips

Swiss psychologist and balloonist who made the first non-stop balloon flight around the world.

Bertrand Piccard

Having suffered from anaphylaxis since she was two years old, Julianne wanted to launch a range of “free from” foods with good nutrition. At just 22 years old, she acquired, via a Management Buy Out, Creative Nature, a superfood brand that was struggling with heavy losses and turned it around into profit within 24 months.

Julianne Ponan

Programme Director of Forum for the Future and Chairman of the UK Sustainable Development Commission. Renowned environmental speaker.

Jonathon Porritt

Well known retailing authority who has presented various programmes on TV surrounding the High Street, and an advisor to David Cameron on urban renewal.

Mary Portas

GP and medical correspondent at The Times, doctor on The One Show and presenter of Radio 4’s flagship medical series Inside Health

Mark Porter

Former MP and cabinet minister who has now built a successful career in the arts and media as a popular BBC TV presenter, particularly with his series Great British Railway Journeys.

Michael Portillo

Katie is one of the UK’s best-known business journalists with an impressive history of high visibility media success, now Technology Business Editor of the Times.

Katie Prescott

Theo Priestley is one of the most recognised independent technology industry influencers and evangelists, ranking in the Top 100 thought leaders across Metaverse, Virtual/ Augmented Reality, FinTech, Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Internet of Things and future trends

Theo Priestley

Marc is the industry leading speaker, business consultant, coach & mentor from the high performance world of Formula One. He’s also a television presenter & founder of the hugely successful Pitlane Life Lessons Podcast.

Marc Priestley

Former Director General for Economics, the UK Department for Business, Innovation and Skills who is on the board of the CEBR. Insightful economics speaker.

Vicky Pryce

Anis is a revered Tedx speaker, entrepreneur, author of Mindful Selling and Agile Mindset, and occasional stand-up comedienne, with an enviable track record as a highly effective motivational speaker

Anis Qizilbash

Anchor and news correspondent on CNN and host of 'Quest Means Business'. He is also an expert on business travel issues. He has been reporting on the financial markets on TV and radio for over 20 years.

Richard Quest

Jamil is a leading performance psychologist and business leadership expert who has worked with some of the top sports and business people in the world.

Jamil Qureshi

Former Executive Chairwoman of Millwall and was CEO of the London Borough of Lambeth. She speaks on leading and managing change in the most demanding of environments.

Heather Rabbatts

Geoff is the creator and author of 'Celebrity Service' and 'OMG Marketing'. A multi-award winning speaker who has challenged and inspired audiences across five continents with his unique insights on customer service and marketing. Essentially he wants people to think about what extra they would do if a celebrity walked into their business, and therefore apply it to all their customers…easier said than done, however when done well, you create those OMG moments!

Geoff Ramm

Sky business presenter and commentator. A regular contributor to the Daily Telegraph and popular financial anaylst.

Jeff Randall

Famously almost sank his business due to an ill judged comment at the IoD Annual Convention (he described his company's products as crap!). Since then he has bounced bank with a chain of sports clubs and an online jewellery company, the biggest of its kind. Good fun and very self-deprecating with lots of international experience.

Gerald Ratner

Tom is a quadruple amputee, having contracted Sepsis which resulted in a 5 month coma and almost killed him (he is one of very few people who survive this condition if not spotted immediately). His remarkable story of learning to live, walk and love again, was turned into the film Starfish based on his memoir, and starred Joanne Froggatt and Tom Riley.

Tom Ray

Paul Redmond is one of the UK’s leading experts on generational change and the future of work. As a leading expert in generational theory and employability, Dr Paul Redmond’s research and keynote talks are at the forefront of what this means for managers, recruiters, HR specialists and individuals.

Paul Redmond

Co-founder of Innocent drinks which was successfully sold to Coca Cola. An inspirational speaker on encouraging creativity and building brands.

Richard Reed

When Marvin Rees OBE was elected Mayor of Bristol, he became the first person of African heritage to be elected Mayor of a major European city. He went on to trail blaze before stepping down after two-terms of outstanding public service

Marvin Rees OBE

John Reid served as an elected MP for over 23 years and served as a Government Minister for more than a decade under Blair in various posts. He really impressed by the way he handled a rowdy Hedge Fund Awards, and he had really done his home work; this former Marxist was congratulating the audience on how the Hedge Fund world works, and is an example for the financial system!

John Reid

Stef Reid is a multitalented coach and motivator; a British Paralympic long jumper and sprinter, a World Champion, four-time Paralympian, triple Paralympic medallist, and five-time world record holder.

Stefanie Reid MBE

Sharmadean is one of the UK's most bright millennial entrepreneurs at the moment. Bestselling authour and feminist, she founded WAH Nails as a side project whilst at university which went on to become an internationally successful concept nail salon. She went on to create Beautystack; a social network based beauty brand which exclusively connects beauty professionals to users.

Sharmadean Reid MBE

400m athlete who is a regular on A Question of Sport, They Think It's All Over. A powerful speaker.

Mark Richardson

He was CEO of Virgin Atlantic for 12 years, from 2001-2013. Steve joined the airline in 1989 and saw it grow from two 747s to a fleet of 40 long haul aircraft flying 6 million passengers a year. A leading voice in the aviation industry, he is a keynote speaker on business topics and an after dinner speaker with a wealth of anecdotes.

Steve Ridgway CBE

Dame Stella speaks about her life and career at a wide range of events for audiences worldwide: for major national and international corporate clients, business professionals, the public and private sectors, trades associations and schools.

Stella Rimington

Originally criminal law barrister, who has ended up as a television personality. He came to prominence on the reality courtroom series Judge Rinder, but that’s way behind him now! He’s presented documentaries on the Holocaust, featured on Who Do you Think You Are? and recently undertook a Grand Tour with Rylan! Really engaging character, far removed from his tabloid Judge Rinder days, and genuinely engaging.

Robert Rinder

Nigel is one of today's leading performance enhancing, motivational and communication speakers. He is the only speaker in Europe to have been awarded Speaker of the Year by all major CEO groups including Vistage Academy for Chief Executives and YPO.

Nigel Risner

In her globally praised TEDx talk, best-selling author, entrepreneur and social media influencer, Mel Robbins introduced the world to the science-backed secret to change–The 5 Second Rule. Over 13 million views later, The 5 Second Rule has become an international best-selling book translated into 29 languages, the #1 Audiobook in the world and a life-changing global movement inspiring people to quit procrastinating, become more courageous, accomplish goals, and change for the better.

Mel Robbins

Sarah Roberts is an Animal Behaviourist and eco journalist who works alongside the world's experts at the frontline of nature and conservation.

Sarah Roberts

An expert on Money Laundering and international best-selling American author of 20 books. A frequent guest on television and radio talk shows on both sides of the Atlantic. Often lectures to companies, particularly financial, on risk and how to avoid unwittingly getting involved with money laundering.

Jeffrey Robinson

Entrepreneur and former editor of Director Magazine and Real Business Magazine. Very experienced conference, seminar and awards host.

Stuart Rock

Chris is a world renowned expert on coping with change by helping organisations be more successful through transformation and developing leaders to get the best from their people, including the potential impact of AI, negative as well as positive. Chris started his career in the army, and is one of the few ex military speakers who can utilise lessons from military training, but also recognises where they fail in civilian life – due to the inherent risk to life, the military fosters a unique bond and commitment to your comrades, and the monarch, that can’t be replicated with a company or organisation!

Chris Roebuck

Jess is a broadcast journalist, presenter and content creator across sport, sustainability and adventure best known as the face and producer of Sky Sports Sustainability Series.

Jess Rogers

Cookery writer, businessman, musician and creator of Reggae Reggae Sauce.

Levi Roots

Former Chief Executive and Chairman of Marks & Spencer. A stalwart of business, and a leading authority on retail and management with a reputation and track record for turning around struggling retailers. He is an impressive keynote speaker on business issues and has just been appointed to the House of Lords.

Stuart Rose

Former US Senior Advisor for Innovation to the Secretary of State

Alec Ross

with AI setting many agendas, David is one of today’s leading speakers on how emerging technologies will impact business — and how leaders should prepare now. He uniquely walks the talk as both an investor and a keynote speaker

David Rowan

Raphael Rowe - BBC Panorama reporter who was wrongly imprisoned for murder. Hosts the Netflix show 'Inside the Worlds Toughest Prisons'

Raphael Rowe

Britain's best-known commentator on the law. He appears regularly on Sky News and the BBC news channel and on Radio 4. He also writes for The Guardian and the Law Society Gazette.

Joshua Rozenberg

Chartered psychologist, Sarah specialises in guiding organisations through the process of change and demonstrating how effecting transformation can be achieved. She has over 15 years experience coaching senior business leaders and their teams, and her work with major organisations has taken her all over the world.

Sarah Rozenthuler

Commentator and lecturer on US foreign policy and world affairs; broadcaster, journalist and financial communications strategist. James P. Rubin served under President Clinton as Assistant Secretary of State for Public Affairs and has been a top policy adviser and special negotiator.

James P. Rubin

Journalist, reporter and author, who has been writing about technology and the Internet since 1995. A regular on BBC tech show Click.

Kate Russell

Irishman Andrew Ryan is one of the most exciting talents in recent years; in demand as an act and an MC at the biggest comedy clubs across the UK & Ireland. Andrew’s quintessentially Irish storytelling abilities and cheeky, friendly demeanour make him a natural stand up.

Andrew Ryan

Stephen Sackur presents BBC Hardtalk which is broadcast on BBC News 24 and BBC World News. He is a former foreign correspondent who had postings in Washington, Brussels and the Middle East, having started his career in Eastern Europe. Has an encyclopaedic knowledge of world events and what makes the world go around.

Stephen Sackur

Craig Sams set up Green & Black's with wife Jo Fairley. It was the world's first organic chocolate, and their Maya Gold bar was the first Fairtrade-marked product to be launched. The tale of Green & Black's has now become a blueprint for sustainable business everywhere, studied in business schools and featured in countless newspaper stories, from Newsweek to the UK's The Daily Telegraph.

Craig Sams

TV presenter and author June is an ambassador for The Princes' Trust and the Co-Founder of the WIE Network (Women: Inspiration & Enterprise). She has made history this year after being appointed as the first ever Director of Creative Diversity for BBC.

June Sarpong OBE

Leading futurologist and business forecaster. Popular speaker for corporate events.

Richard Scase

Art History and History Professor at Columbia University. Author of many books on history and art including the History of Britain and The Story of the Jews.

Simon Schama

Business and Financial Presenter/Host/Commentator, Head of Investment at Interactive Investor, Moderator, Keynote Speaker

Victoria Scholar

Mark is a rock drummer who has toured the world with some of the genre's greatest performers like P!NK, Billy Idol, Cher, Stevie Nicks, Foreigner, and Simple Minds, playing crowds of up to 225000. His unique motivational speeches will blow you way!

Mark Schulman

Professor Sophie Scott is a neuroscientist specialising in non verbal emotional expressions, such as laughter; a regular media performer on television and radio.

Sophie Scott

Bobby is probably best known for his appearances on TV game shows like Richard Osman's House of Games, Pointless Celebrities, Countdown's Dictionary Corner but his career started as an investment banker with Lehman Brothers; he is an accomplished speaker and seminar host.

Bobby Seagull

Debra is a professional adventurer and serial entrepreneur. The movie of Debra’s story of rowing solo across the Atlantic after her husband was rescued is currently in development in Hollywood. She has also launched five companies, is a published author, has presented over 40 programme for the BBC and is a trusted corporate speaker.

Debra Searle MVO MBE

Hagai M. Segal is a leading authority on geopolitical issues, strategic risk, the Middle East and counter-terrorism. He is renowned for his ability to explain and contextualise constantly evolving global political events and crises.

Hagai Segal

Head of creative diversity at Channel 4. Expert in the future of inclusive leadership and a trailblazer for social enterprise.

Naomi Sesay

Originally known for number one hits Teenage Kicks (with the Undertones) and A Good Heart (as a solo artist) before going into management and subsequently regulation – he negotiated the extension of copyright. Now best known as an environmental campaigner on rivers and water quality. A bit leftfield, but a real character, and if the audience is at the more end of the scale, bit of a cult figure!

Feargal Sharkey

Helen Sharman became the first British Astronaut when, in May 1991, she launched on a Russian Soyuz spacecraft and spent 8 days orbiting the Earth, living and working on the MIR Space Station. An inspiring speaker for all events

Helen Sharman CMG OBE

Political Editor of the Sunday Times and author of All Out War, the definitive account of the Brexit referendum. A national newspaper journalist with a wealth of experience reporting on British and American politics and international relations. As we approach another election, can provide an informed view on the state of the nation.

Tim Shipman

Alexandra Shulman is a British journalist and former Editor-in-Chief of British Vogue.

Alexandra Shulman

A global thought leader on the relationship between public policy and innovation. Former senior policy adviser to David Cameron, focusing on technology, enterprise and innovation.

Rohan Silva

Kate Silverton is a familiar face on television, a successful author and children's mental health exert

Kate Silverton

Entrepreneur, author and corporate speaker. His background is in TV (Big Breakfast; Space Cadets; Big Brother) and latterly in merchandising. Innovator and best selling author. A real ideas man.

Shed Simove

Lemn is a poet, broadcaster and author with a distinguished track record of multiple achievements in the arts field including permanent installations in Manchester and London.

Lemn Sissay OBE

Writer, presenter and journalist Martin was BBC foreign correspondent in Moscow, Washington, Brussels and Warsaw. He covered the end of the Cold War, the Solidarity uprisings in Poland and the election of President Clinton. He was Director of Communications for Tony Blair's government and has worked extensively in the former Soviet Union. A fascinating speaker who can talk about all manner of geo political issue – he is also the author of Philomena, which was turned into a film with Steve Coogan playing him!

Martin Sixsmith

Chief Executive and co-founder of the Award winning Eden Project near St Austell in Cornwall. It has had over 13 million visits and contributed over £1 billion to the Cornish economy.

Tim Smit

Business speaker. A leader, creative strategist and designer. He was Head of Retail Experience for O2UK Telefonica and creative director for the Arcadia group.

Simon Smith

Former Diplomat with the Foreign & Commonwealth Office, negotiation skills, effective communication and resolving crises were a constant theme. Her keynote focuses on how businesses and organisations in ever-changing environments can apply these skills.

Claire Smith

Adam is Head of Boxing at Sky Sports and one of the most established sports broadcasters in the industry. He talks about the business of sport, and how the finances work for top level boxing matches while also has a treasure trove of anecdotes from both inside and outside of the ring.

Adam Smith

Widely regarded as one of Englands greatest female footballers, and now Arsenal Womens Coach

Kelly Smith

Sophia is an award-winning journalist, writer, speaker, and content creator, credited for pioneering astute, engaging journalism on TikTok.

Sophia Smith Galer

Dino is CEO at Persephonic, a Podcast Pioneer and the architect behind the hugely successful "News Agents" podcast presented by John Sopel and Emily Maitlis.

Dino Sofos

Ayo Sokale is a Civil engineer, BBC Presenter, Former Deputy Mayor of Reading and a highly regarded speaker on STEM, sustainability and Neurodiversity

Ayo Sokale

Editor-in-Chief of MoneyWeek and a respected commentator on economics, financial markets and personal finance.

Merryn Somerset Webb

Popular speaker on entrepreneurship and sales. Mike is author of "The Beermat Entrepreneur" a series of business books based around sensible down to earth advice.He is also a very experienced speaker, having spoken at over 1,000 events to every type of audience. His talks are highly motivational, with many practical ‘take-aways’, as well as highly engaging music and video.

Mike Southon

L Vaughan Spencer is the alter ego of the Comedy Store's Neil Mullarkey. The antidote for anyone who has attended too many personal development or management training courses.

L. Vaughan Spencer

Achieving sustainable success by adopting a healthy corporate culture has been Carole Spiers' mission for the past 20 years. She brings together the often conflicting aims of individual empowerment and executive management - proving to corporate businesses that empowered employees improve performance and increase profit.

Carole Spiers

An experienced fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion and engagement (FREDIE) professional with a wide range of experience in a range of sectors. With over 25 years of public service where Asari was consistently involved in developing and advising on FREDIE policies and initiatives – including setting up staff networks; recruitment. Great motivational speaker.

Asari St Hill

Tiffany is the CEO and founder of Transmute with a highly impressive back story of working at the most senior levels of government on the impact of digital technology; a thoroughly experienced international speaker.

Tiffany St James

Miriam was one of the five finalists on the first Apprentice series on BBC, who has gone on to carve herself a highly successful career as a presenter and organiser in the ultra competitive world of corporate events.

Miriam Staley

Cassandra is the founder of PROPER Snacks and a pioneer of the healthy snacking boom; she takes her corporate audience on her entrepreneurial journey, detailing the personal and professional challenges she faced in creating a household name brand.

Cassandra Stavrou MBE

Best-selling author, businessman, public speaker and futurologist. Mark is in high demand as a consultant and speaker on issues related to cultural change and technology trends. His first book An Optimist's Tour of the Future, has been translated into 10 languages.

Mark Stevenson

Motor racing legend, whose Formula One achievements place him among the top drivers of all time.

Jackie Stewart

Allyson Stewart-Allen is a renowned marketer and best-selling author of “Working with American”s, whose expertise in "Brand Internationalisation" is sought by leading businesses globally. She advises European and US organisations; growing their presence on either side of the Atlantic.

Allyson Stewart-Allen

Sarah is a prominent sports broadcaster, known for hosting Sky Sports' golf coverage. She started at MUTV, joined Sky Sports in 2012, and is valued for her on-site hosting and reporting for Major championships. Beyond broadcasting, Sarah is a 7-handicap golfer, successful entrepreneur, and advocate for sports, travel, fitness, business, and personal development.

Sarah Stirk

Since taking over Cosmopolitan Magazine in 2015 she has led the magazine through a dramatic new look leading it becoming the best-selling young women’s title in the UK and increasing circulation by an unprecedented 59%. In 2017 Farrah was named as one of only 36 BAME leaders in the UK. Of the 1,049 most powerful people in Britain, just 36 are from ethnic minorities – and Farrah is one of only seven women.

Farrah Storr

TV presenter/producer, entrepreneur and Master of Ceremonies from South Africa. She has hosted and produced her own prime time TV show called "Glambition with Jo-Ann Strauss" and also founder of modernmommy.co.za

Jo-Ann Strauss

Susannah is the senior investment and markets analyst at Hargreaves Lansdown, the UK’s largest retail investment platform, where she provides analysis for investors and global media outlets.

Susannah Streeter

Business woman, entrepreneur and writer who regularly hosts corporate events. Julia’s team have always worked remotely, something she introduced as she saw it was a way of avoiding the loss of female talent due to family commitments, and so is experienced in leading and inspiring a remote team.

Julia Streets

John is an airline consultant. He has worked for a number of airlines including British Caledonian, British Airways, KLM uk and Buzz where he held senior management positions with particular responsibilities for revenue management and network development before it's sale to Ryanair.

John Strickland

Joe is a China expert, having lived and worked there for over ten years. He was editor-in-chief of the China Economic Quarterly (CEO), the leading journal of the Chinese economy and foreign investment in China. He was a founding director of the Asian advisory firm Dragonomics. He is a frequent public speaker worldwide.

Joe Studwell

One of Google's Cloud CTOs, Professor Dr. Larissa Suzuki is a recognised figure in the technology and engineering industry using over 18 years of experience to drive innovation and bring futuristic technologies like AI, Federated Learning, Cloud Robotics, Responsible AI, and ML Ops to fruition.

Larissa Suzuki

Award winning global futurist, entrepreneur and specialist advisor on business transformation, disruptive strategies and radical innovation. Nominated as one of the top ten global future thinkers by The Independent. Rohit Talwar is a global futurist, award-winning keynote speaker, author, and the CEO of Fast Future. His prime expertise lies in helping clients understand and shape the emerging future. He has a particular interest in how we can create a very human future by putting people at the centre of the agenda.

Rohit Talwar

Co founder of Female Narratives, a creative agency focusing and championing female and non-binary freelancers and businesses

Tijana Tamburic

An expert in innovation/change, customer focus/brand management and performance. Held roles at BA where he introduced beds into First Class, Eurostar and Sainsbury’s bank. He is a great believer in thinking/looking outside of your business; for the beds in first class, he approached a yacht builder, while Disney was his port of call for tackling queues at Heathrow.

Hamish Taylor

Former MP and chairman of the Conservative party under the great Lady Thatcher and one of Britain's most outspoken conservative commentators and politicians.

Norman Tebbit

Katherine is a neuro scientist who talks about the interplay of the body and the brain, the role of emotions of leadership and decision making and the impact of AI

Katherine Templar Lewis

Laura Tenison is a serial entrepreneur, a regular on TV programmes like BBC TV's Dragons Den having founded several successful multimillion pound businesses including JoJo Maman Bebe. She is a pioneer of inclusivity in business and a powerful speaker.

Laura Tenison MBE

Motivational speaker who talks about improving your memory, providing practical tips and guides.

David Thomas

Director of the Greater London Group, a research centre at the London School of Economics. He is a regular contributor to the media on the economy and local government.

Tony Travers

A seasoned marketer and former VP of Marketing & Communications at Bumble, Headspace & Formula E

Louise Troen

Founder and Head of Trends at Insider Trends, a leading London-based trendspotting consultancy. Presents on aspects of retail trends.

Cate Trotter

Founder of Europe's biggest small business marketplace, notonthehighstreet.com, and now Holly & Co, a creative brand consultancy and advice and inspiration hub for makers and creators; Holly has made small business her lifeblood.

Holly Tucker MBE

Lord Turner is the former chairman of the FSA, and now chairs the Energy Transitions Trust a coalition of organisations finding achievable routes to keeping global warming below 2C. He's also very knowledgeable on global finance with extensive knowledge and experience of China.

Adair Turner

Joe is one of Britain’s best known and most respected political pollsters; co-founder and director of Deltapol.

Joe Twyman

Justin is one of the best known financial commentators in the UK being the co-founder of 7 Investment Management in 2001, building it up to £15 billion funds under management before his retirement in 2019.

Justin Urquhart Stewart

Josh Valman is a world leader in rapid innovation and manufacturing. He is the founder and CEO of RPD International, the consultancy powering more than 100 corporate R&D departments around the world. Josh began his engineering aged 10, in robotics, entering to the TV show Robot Wars. He went on to teach himself engineering using Google, designing complex components and systems whilst still at school. A great inspirational corporate choice.

Josh Valman

Renowned as The Digital Speaker, Mark is a trailblazing strategic futurist and highly sought-after international keynote speaker; with particular emphasis on AI, blockchain and the metaverse.

Dr Mark van Rijmenam CSP

Professor Jonathan Van-Tam is an academic with a specialist interest in emergency medicine who became known to the wider public during the COVID-19 pandemic as Deputy Chief Medical Officer issuing guidance from the podium at No 10 Downing Street

Professor Jonathan Van-Tam

Lisa Ventura is an award-winning cyber security consultant whose career spans over 23 years in cyber security and technology.

Lisa Ventura

Andy is the award-winning Economics Correspondent for BBC News, covering personal finance and business on BBC Radio and TV as well as reporting for Panorama, BBC Newsnight, and File on Four.

Andrew Verity

Award winning fashion designer and entrepreneur Amanda Wakeley OBE has styled and dressed the world's most glamorous women, including Meghan Markle and the late Diana, Princess of Wales. She has an thought- provoking story starting all the way from New York, to her ranges being sold in the biggest department stores around the globe.

Amanda Wakeley OBE

David Walsh is chief sports writer at The Sunday Times, who helped to expose Lance Armstrong as a Drugs Cheat. The story of his exposing Armstrong is one for the ages!

David Walsh

Sam Warburton is best known for captaining Wales at two Rugby World Cups and the youngest player to Captain the Lions, leading them to two unbeaten Test series in 2013 and 2017. Sam Warburton OBE has had a rugby career like no other, setting records and achievements that will likely never be broken or matched.

Sam Warburton

Renowned actor and writer who is studying a Phd in the narrative in philosophy of the mind – essentially looking at how the mind works, and how it affects you, which embraces mental health as well as wider well being. Also a champion of LGBT issues and a fascinating woman who will have the audience enthralled.

Sophie Ward

Nina Warhurst is the BBC Breakfast’s main business presenter who often anchors the programme from the famous red sofa. She also presents on 5Live, and is hosting the BBC's official Eurovision podcast. Nina is a popular corporate host.

Nina Warhurst

Actress, campaigner and film maker, Amanda Waring's portfolio includes speaking, presentations, training and workshops. She has been a passionate campaigner for older people's rights.

Amanda Waring

Lee was a professional magician for 20 years, then turned sales director and now has a reputation for energetic corporate audience engagement with hilarious delivery. His audiences learn to sell better, network better and communicate better – plus they have fun whilst doing it!

Lee Warren

Entrepreneur founder of Waterstone books who is a sought after inspirational speaker and talks about the theatre of retail.

Tim Waterstone

Author & Ted Speaker, Dr Alan Watkins is an honorary senior lecturer in neuroscience and psychological medicine at Imperial College, London and an affiliate professor of leadership at the European School of Management, London.

Alan Watkins

Hotelier, restaurateur, food writer and editor Ruth has established and refurbished restaurants amd created an acclaimed country house hotel. She was Channel 5's Hotel Inspector and currently presents Channel 4's Country House Rescue.

Ruth Watson

Richard Watson successfully predicted the '08/09 crash in his book What's Next and the Global Pandemic in 2019 to the Sunday Times. Richard focuses particularly on scenario planning and the impact of trends on long-term strategy. His book, Digital vs Human looks at how the internet, and data driven world we live in, has changed the way we think and work. His latest talks tackle the growing epidemic of debilitating busyness. Richard can also do a light hearted after dinner on some of the less plausible, and frankly risible predictions of the future.

Richard Watson

Ruby has had a successful 25 year career in television. In addition, she has studied Psychotherapy and gained her Master’s degree in Mindfulness-based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy from Oxford University. She is also a TedTalk Global speaker and awarded an OBE for her services to mental health.

Ruby Wax

Liggy Webb

Amy Webb is a world-renowned Futurist and Founder & CEO of the Future Today Institute. She provides the strategic foresight and forecasting that is crucial to businesses adapting and positioning themselves for sustained success

Amy Webb

Steve is an experienced futurist, international speaker, strategist, and facilitator who specialises in the transformative potential of disruptive technologies.

Steve Wells

Financial Services Trainer, Compliance Consultant and after dinner speaker. Jonathan’s engaging and humorous style is fuelled by his passion about the importance of education in financial services in a professional context. Jonathan has presented to fund managers on anti-financial crime and broader compliance issues and is able to utilise practical examples from his many years as a practitioner. He has written for industry journals such as Compliance Institute's "The Gazette" and leading financial crime publication "Fraud Watch

Jonathan Wernick

Former first Sea Lord, the professional head of the Royal Navy who was minister for National Security, Cyber Security, Olympic Security & Safety and Counter Terrorism 2007-2010. He has also taken part in a number of defence reviews and is no stranger to taking often unpopular decisions for the sake of the service.

Alan West

Former Formula One executive who worked for McLaren, Arrows and Williams who was responsible for raising over $160m of sponsorship. Richard is now a sought after speaker and facilitator for corporate events.

Richard West

Caroline is political editor of The Sunday Times with an impressive track record of genuine ground-breaking investigative scoops including the on going NHS contaminated blood scandal.

Caroline Wheeler

Mother Pukka is a portal for news, events, reviews and honest comment for people who happen to be parents. Created by journalist Anna Whitehouse.

Anna Whitehouse

Dr Iya Whiteley is a leading space psychologist who conducts applied research, designing and developing techniques to explore the interaction of people, technology and the environment to improve quality of life in space.

Dr Iya Whiteley

A former modern pentathlete, Greg competed in two Olympic Games and has won European bronze and World Championship silver medals. Best known for his work with a variety of celebrities including David Walliams and Jo Brand through Comic Relief

Greg Whyte

Chairman of the Resolution Foundation, a think tank, and former MP and Minister for Universities and Science. Renowned as a big thinker, he was nicknamed Two Brains, and was a leading member of the HM Treasury and No 10 Policy Unit

David Willetts

His executive and non-executive business experience is extensive, including CEO of Selfridges, Alpha Airports Group and ASOS. Now chairman of Boohoo.com, Superdry and Sophia Webster. A top business keynote speaker.

Peter Williams

Former Lloyds Bank Chief Economist, who is now a sort after economic speaker and consultant. Renowned for bringing clarity to the most complex subjects.

Trevor Williams

Entrepreneur and investor, who was on two series of Dragon’s Den. She made her name in the restaurant industry, initially driving international expansion of Pizza Express and subsequently buying Bombay Bicycle Club. She also co founded and floated Nutrahealth.

Sarah Willingham

David Wilson is Professor of Criminology at Birmingham City University and Director of the University’s Centre for Criminal Justice Policy and Research. He regularly appears on TV and radio talking about the criminal justice system and is the author of numerous books.

David Wilson

Dr Matt Winning is a comedian unlike any other; a stand-up comic by night, by day he works as an environmental economist at the UCL Institute for Sustainable Resources. PowerPoint based comedy sets entertain and educate audiences, giving them a fast-paced look into the planet’s future if the human race doesn’t get its act together on climate change.

Matt Winning

Professor of Science and Society and Emeritus Professor of Fertility Studies at Imperial College London. Regular broadcaster who also contributes to Education, Science, Medicine and the Arts.

Robert Winston

Co-founder and CEO of Unruly, the video ad tech company. Sarah is a force to be reckoned with! She has helped make 2 of the most successful ad campaigns ever.Sarah is a highly sought after speaker who talks on how to thrive in a male dominated sector.

Sarah Wood OBE

Economist and author, he recounts his adventures trading goods all over the world, conveying the message that trade and enterprise are the fundamental pursuits that connect us all. A popular speaker and host for corporate events.

Conor Woodman

YO! Entrepreneur. Having started with sushi restaurants, Simon's latest project - Yotels have been launched at Gatwick, Heathrow, Amsterdam and, most recently, New York.

Simon Woodroffe

One of the world’s leading authorities on hacking and cyber security. He successfully hacked Facebook as part of a student competition at University where he was studying computer information systems. He has since uncovered security holes in numerous high-profile operations, including Kim Kardashian’s website. He is a director of both a cyber security company specialising in training, penetration testing and recruitment and an advisor for the Cyber Smile Foundation which specialises in online cyber bullying.

Jamie Woodruff

James Woudhuysen is Visiting Professor at London South Bank University. He is a Futurist, a journalist and broadcaster with a reputation for registering trends well before others.

James Woudhuysen

Richard has a background in consulting and financial services where strategy, customer focus, change implementation and leadership are the core focus of Richard's work. He has developed and implemented strategies with many companies and is an experienced conference speaker and chairman.

Richard Wyatt-Haines

Emily is an ambassador for accessible transport and international travel; now Founder and Director of Globe Hopper Guides, an accessible travel guide company which launched this year.

Emily Yates

Kit is an author, broadcaster and academic specialising in the role of mathematics in everyday life; a speaker who can explain scientific material in layman's language with wit as well as wisdom

Kit Yates

Expert chocolatier and founder of Paul A Young Fine Chocolates. Paul is an award winning author and one of the UK's most foremost chocolatiers famed for his exquisite and ingenious flavour combinations.

Paul A. Young

Will's career started with winning Pop Idol and has since taken in music and film. Alongside his musical career he also hosts a podcast and talks about mental health,issues of bullying and mindfulness. He is also a best selling author.

Will Young

Mohsin is a New York based British educated barrister who has become a leading LGBTQ+ speaker following the publication of his book A Dutiful Boy; he is available virtually although he does visit the UK for Pride events

Mohsin Zaidi