THE MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKERS AGENCY LIMITED - Key Persons
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- Founder & Director of Lowaire
Alan O'Neill is a leading change agent who has influenced major change for brands such as Selfridges & Co. Widely known for revitalising the ‘sleeping giant' Selfridges, Alan has also formerly worked as the Managing Director and owner of Hallmark and the Managing Director of Kara.ie. With a successful career to his name, Alan is now booked as a speaker for corporate events to share his expertise on topics such as 7 steps to profit, culture matters, adapting to change, retail, corporate culture, customer experience and change management.
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- Entertainment & Business Development Manager
Fun Work Fact: Joined a company where we are all under 35 ………………… ish
Fun Non-Work Fact: The Champion of Table Tennis in my house, beating all Grand-Kids under 10 and Oldies over 60
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- Fellow at the Institute of Sales Management
- Member of the Chartered Institute of Management
Alison Edgar is fondly known as the Entrepreneur's Godmother or as the Chief Smasher at SMASH IT! Training. While she began her journey as a business advisor only at 46 years of age but has managed to master the art of educating people about goal setting, sales training, change leadership, personal development, leadership development through her work as a keynote speaker at a range of corporate events.
Alison Edgar has fondly been known as the Entrepreneur's Godmother or as the Chief Smasher at SMASH IT! Training and she is now available to us on our mobile/laptop screens in her new role as TV Business Mentor on Ready Set StartUP, airing on Amazon Prime in the UK and US. The TEDx speaker and International #1 Best-Selling author of ‘Secrets of Successful Sales' and ‘SMASH IT! The Art of Getting What YOU Want' is also available to speak about her mantra for business success when hired for a range of corporate events.
A colourful personality, Alison began her journey as a business advisor only at 46 years of age but has managed to master the art of educating people about goal setting, sales training, change leadership, personal development, leadership development from her time working in corporate settings. From working in the hospitality field at companies like Seymour Hotels of Jersey, Welcome Hotels and Restaurants and the Radisson to being a frequent contributor at BBC and its various platforms on sales and small businesses, Alison has done it all. In her role as Chief Smasher at SMASH IT! Training she is able to offer her unique take on solving problems in training and coaching. Alison is also a Judge on the Great British Entrepreneur Award and has previously won an award herself at the GB Entrepreneur of the Year Awards in 2015. Five years later, Alison's contribution to entrepreneurs and small business was given the highest honour - the title of MBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours List.
A Fellow at the Institute of Sales Management, Alison believes that lack of sales skills is the cause for 90% startups failing and is on a mission to rectify this. To this effect, she served as Managing Director at Sales Coaching Solutions from 2011 and it was voted twice as UK's top 10 business advisors. Her TEDx talk ‘The Art of Getting What YOU Want' is one that sets the cogs in people's minds working on how they can achieve their own goals. Her book ‘SMASH IT! The Art of Getting What YOU Want', that was launched in 2021, has a similar effect.
Also a Member of the Chartered Institute of Management, Alison volunteers as a Mentor for StartUp Britain. She is highly experienced in teaching people how to best focus on sales and sell their brand and themselves, thus instilling confidence in those who learn from her. The Entrepreneur's Godmother Alison Edgar is now available to speak at corporate events on how to effectively run a business. Hire her today!
Allan Leighton Chairman of the Co-operative Group, Former CEO of Pandora & Royal Mail Chairman
Allan Lyall is a leading businessman, who has previously worked for the likes of Apple, Tesco and Amazon. Currently the Chief Global Supply Chain Officer for Wayfair, Allan is highly experienced in manufacturing, supply chains, e-commerce, logistics and e-fulfilment. Having overseen successful business across the breadth of the UK, United States, Asia and Europe, Allan is now a popular choice as a speaker for corporate events to share his business expertise.
Allan Lyall is the Chief Global Supply Chain Officer for Wayfair and has enjoyed a highly successful career with companies such as Amazon, Apple and Tesco. Learning everything from managing online fulfilment to customer service and infrastructure development, Allan is a highly respected businessman and now a popular choice as a speaker for a range of corporate events. With experience ranging in a multitude of sectors, as a speaker Allan is able to share his wisdom on e-commerce, supply chains, manufacturing, logistics and e-fulfilment.
Alongside his role with Wayfair, Allan is also currently the Director of eTIPS Holdings Limited and a Boston Consulting Group Senior Advisor. Before joining Wayfair, Allan worked as the Customer Fulfilment Director for Tesco- a role in which he developed a range of transformative plans that would change distribution, supply chains, customer service and e-commerce throughout the company. Most notably, Allan formerly worked as the Vice President of European Operations for Amazon, a role he worked for 12 years ensuring that the customers of Amazon received the best possible service and that the company ran smoothly.
Other prominent roles of Allan's include being the Director of European Fulfilment for Apple and the Manufacturing Manager of Worldwide Product Management for the Digital Equipment Corporation. During his time with Apple, Allan spent two years working to consolidate the Netherlands distribution of Apple products and he also managed the introduction of products such as the iMac and iBook to European markets. In his role with the Digital Equipment Corporation, Allan was responsible for worldwide product life cycle management for the company and worked in Massachusetts USA.
With a successful career to his name, Allan is now booked as a speaker for a range of corporate events. Highly experienced in everything from e-commerce and customer fulfilment to managing supply chains and infrastructure development, Allan is sought to share his expertise on ensuring optimum business success. Having worked for some of the biggest brands of modern-day, Allan is regarded as an influential thought leader and knows what it takes to ensure that a business runs smoothly. When looking for an expert on retail, e-commerce, supply chains and more look no further than Allan Lyall.
Role: I work in the Celebrity Management department helping to manage a number of celebrities we look after, such as Neil Back MBE, Jean-Christophe Novelli and Gail Emms. This involves booking and overseeing various media, event and brand ambassadorial engagements.
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- Founder of Mindful Sales Training
Anis Qizilbash has become a highly respected businesswoman, best known as the proud Founder of Mindful Sales Training. Passionate to help leaders and teams achieve success in all aspects of business and personal life, she is admired greatly for the positive impact she is having throughout society and is esteemed for becoming the Creator of Mindful Selling. With her specialist knowledge and experience spanning a wide range of topics, Anis is now hired as a powerful keynote speaker to educate audiences on how to be resilient in turbulent times, creating enchanting customer service, and consistency in a changing workplace environment. When looking to hire an inspirational female speaker, look no further than Anis today.
Highly educated, Anis graduated from London Metropolitan University and Brunel University with degrees in Design with Communications, Design Strategy, and Innovation. Keen to begin her career, she secured the role of Senior Sales Executive for Future Plc before later being appointed as an Account Manager for VNU Business Publications. Working her way up throughout the industry, Anis utilised her experience in customer service, management, and marketing to fulfil profound roles such as becoming a Product Manager for Banker Middle East, a Sales Manager for Forbes Arabia, and an Associate Director of Devex. In 2011, Anis began her entrepreneurial career and became the Founder of Global Development Innovation and Development Post.
A driven professional, Anis became the proud Founder of Mindful Sales Training in 2014, an organisation that aims to help people thrive within the industry they are passionate about. Alongside this successful business venture, she has also created AGILE Mindset Principles which helps clients to increase resilience and unlock their true potential. Treasured by audiences globally, Anis has become the author of two best-selling publications, including ‘Mindful Selling: Seven Principles to Banish Stress and Boldly Grow Your Impact', and ‘Grow Your Sales, Do What You Love: Mindful Selling for Entrepreneurs and Freelancers'. With her powerful writing being published by the likes of Forbes, The Guardian, The Huffington Post, and Metro, Anis' expertise is valued by audiences of all ages and backgrounds.
An empowering female businesswoman, Anis Qizilbash is now highly sought-after to attend speaking engagements internationally. Renowned for specialising in mindful selling and the principles of an agile mindset, Anis gained the opportunity to deliver the insightful TEDx Talk ‘Power of Inclusion: We Become What We See' in 2017. Having previously worked with the University of the Arts London, the Mayor of London, the University of Edinburgh, and the Ordnance Survey, her expertise are utilised by audiences within a wide range of industries. When looking to educate and motivate audiences at your upcoming events, do not hesitate to hire Anis today.
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- Vice President of in - Space Systems at Blue Origin
Ariane Cornell, Vice President of In-Space Systems at Blue Origin, is an eminent figure in the aerospace sector, blending her expertise in technology, business, and international space policy into compelling narratives as a keynote speaker. Recognised for her insightful perspectives on innovation and space exploration, Ariane's presentations captivate audiences, making her a distinguished speaker for industry events and corporate engagements.
Ariane Cornell is a vanguard in the intersection of technology, business, and space, embodying the essence of innovation through her extensive career in aerospace and defence. Currently serving as the Vice President of In-Space Systems at Blue Origin, her journey has been marked by significant contributions across multiple facets of the space industry, from organisational leadership to international space policy advocacy. Transcending corporate boundaries, Ariane's speeches are not merely talks but engaging narratives that draw from her deep well of knowledge in business growth, innovation, and space policies, making her a sought-after keynote speaker for various events.
Educated at some of the world's most prestigious institutions, including the London School of Economics, Stanford University, and Harvard Business School, Ariane's academic background lays a solid foundation for her expertise. Her studies in Science, Technology & Society, and Business Administration have equipped her with a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities within the space sector. As a Director of Astronaut & Orbital Sales at Blue Origin, and with a history of leadership as Executive Director of the Space Generation Advisory Council in support of the UN Programme on Space Applications, her authority in international space policy and innovation is undisputed. This, combined with her ability to convey complex concepts in relatable terms, makes her a compelling figure on the speaker circuit.
Before ascending to her current status in the aerospace arena, Ariane honed her skills and acumen in various impactful roles, including as an Analyst for Accenture and as a Senior Consultant for the International Aerospace and Defence Strategy Consulting Group at Booz Allen Hamilton and Booz & Company. Her commitment to advancing the field is also evidenced by her participation on several advisory boards and committees, such as the Secure World Foundation and the AIAA Space Public Policy Subcommittee. These experiences have not only contributed to her profound understanding of the sector but also her ability to strategise and navigate the complexities of international space policies and business growth.
Ariane's accolades, including the 2012 Forté Foundation Fellowship, the 2012 Young Space Leader Award, and the 2018 Distinguished Service Award from the International Astronautical Foundation, underscore her impact and contribution to the space industry. Her ability to engage and inspire her audience, coupled with her depth of knowledge and experience, makes her a standout keynote speaker. Whether addressing corporate leaders, policymakers, or enthusiasts within the space community, Ariane Cornell delivers more than just speeches; she provides a visionary outlook on the future of space exploration and its integration with business and technology, marking her as an indispensable voice in shaping the trajectory of the aerospace sector.
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- Co - Founder of Explorator Group Limited & Founder of Arnon International
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- Digital Marketing Consultant at Lowaire
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- Keynote Speaker & Entertainment Manager
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- FOUNDER of SCRUBBYS CRISPS
Having appeared on Dragon's Den with her crips brand, Scrubby's Crisps, Claire has an expert level of business knowledge that she shares at her speeches. A brilliant after-dinner speaker, Claire provides an insight into what it takes to achieve this level of success.
Claire Brumby is a British entrepreneur and businesswoman famous for being the co-founder of Scrubbys Crisps, a brand featured on Dragons' Den. With husband John by her side, Claire developed Scrubby's Crisps from scratch, determined to create a snack that other mothers would be proud to give their children.
Scrubbys then came to the attention of the nation in 2014 when Claire appeared on the BBC business show alongside John. Despite loving the taste of the crisps, which have 30 percent less fat than mainstream varieties, all of the Dragons, save Duncan Bannatyne, declared themselves out. This setback would only be temporary, for the show prompted an outpouring of support from the British public and Scrubbys Crisps began flying off the shelves.
With awards won for the Scrubbys brand, individual recipes and her own business management and marketing abilities, Claire's biggest achievement nevertheless remains the raising of her three children. Bringing her personal experience as a mother together with her professional experience, Claire has become both a successful business owner and much sought after retail speaker. The success with which she brought her brand into the public eye prove Claire's business acumen, whilst her own personal determination and passion mark her as an inspirational and informative business speaker.
As a retail speaker, Claire not only provides an insight into how she achieved such success for Scrubbys but also how she balances a busy and fruitful work life with the responsibilities and joys of motherhood.
Most recently, Claire Brumby was inducted into the Top Speakers to Book for International Women's Day, a tribute to her becoming an empowering entrepreneur and businesswoman.
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- Co - Founder of Green & Black's
Businessman Craig Sams is best known for co-founding chocolate company Green & Black's. Quickly becoming the owner of one of the leading confectionary brands in the UK, Craig is a retail and business expert who is able to deliver knowledgably on both areas as a public speaker. From starting a business to being a manager of an industry leading company, Craig is an engaging and influential speaker.
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- DIRECTOR of RAMBOLL ENERGY UK
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- Hindu Priest, Entrepreneur & TEDx Speaker
David Brownlee is a renowned motivational speaker and customer service expert, celebrated for transforming organisations like Google and Amazon. With a compelling personal story of overcoming adversity, he's authored bestsellers and coached top professionals. David's teachings focus on the significance of prioritising customer satisfaction for business success, inspiring many through his workshops and courses.
David Brownlee stands out as a motivational keynote speaker, renowned for his expertise in customer service and his remarkable ability to transform organisations. With a track record of working alongside giants such as Google, Amazon, and Walmart, David has mastered the nuances of customer retention, loyalty, and satisfaction. His role as President and Founder of The Brownlee Group and as the brain behind Pure Customer Service showcases his commitment to placing the customer at the heart of business operations. This dedication is further illuminated in his two number 1 bestselling books, where he delves into the significance of exceptional customer service and its direct correlation to business success. David's practical advice, drawn from his successful strategies and experiences, has made his online courses and coaching indispensable tools for businesses aiming for greatness.
David Brownlee's approach to customer service is deeply rooted in the belief that serving customers is not just a business activity but a privilege that, when rightly harnessed, leads to substantial profits. As the Founder and CEO of Pure Customer Service, he tirelessly works to instil this ethos into the core of business activities worldwide. His influential books, 'Rockstar Service, Rockstar Profits' and 'Customer Service Success', are testament to his profound understanding of the customer service domain. Through these publications, David offers readers valuable insights into creating a world-class customer experience, emphasising the six crucial cues to customer service success. His philosophy and methodologies have reshaped the way businesses view and interact with their customers, fostering environments where customer satisfaction is paramount.
David's journey to becoming a motivational keynote speaker is both unique and inspiring. Following a harrowing experience of kidnapping and personal assault, David emerged with a renewed purpose in life, dedicating himself to the service of others. His certification from the Fowler Institute of Professional Coaching and his tenure as a Business Coach at the Anthony Robbins Company paved the way for his recognition among the World's Top 30 Customer Experience Professionals in 2023. This accolade not only highlights his exceptional coaching skills but also his significant impact on the field of customer experience. David's personal story of resilience and transformation adds a profound depth to his speaking engagements, making him a truly inspirational figure in the professional world.
In his mission to enact change and improve lives through his extensive knowledge and experiences, David Brownlee offers invaluable sessions on leadership strategy, effective communication, and workplace culture. His success as a LinkedIn Learning Instructor, engaging over a million online students, underscores the widespread appeal and effectiveness of his teachings. David is now poised to bring his transformative insights to a broader audience, offering to enrich events across the globe with his expertise in customer experience and relations. Organisations looking to elevate their customer service game and foster a culture of excellence need to look no further-booking David Brownlee is a step toward achieving unparalleled business success.
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- Senior Consultant at Lowaire
David Smith is highly regarded as a professional in the sector of human resources, best known for driving the development of Asda as the People Director and as an Executive Board Director. Having also committed time as the Chairman of the Institute for Employment Studies, David is now sought as a speaker for corporate events covering topics such as people and performance management, communication, leadership and effective change.
HR expert David Smith has played a pivotal role in the human resources of Asda for many years. Devoting the majority of his career to HR, David has developed a wide range of skills from performance management and cultural change to restructuring and growing business. Now an internationally sought public speaker, David has spoken for the likes of Barclaycard, the NHS and Red Bull helping leaders to navigate times of major change.
has played a pivotal role in the human resources of Asda for many years. Devoting the majority of his career to HR, David has developed a wide range of skills from performance management and cultural change to restructuring and growing business. Now an internationally sought public speaker, David has spoken for the likes of Barclaycard, the NHS and Red Bull helping leaders to navigate times of major change.
Best known for his time working with Asda, David Smith was formerly the People and IT Director and Executive Board Director for Asda. With Asda, David was responsible for various strategies involving loss prevention and workplace culture for the people of Asda. He is widely remembered for huge turnaround at the retailer, taking the company to the number one Best Place to Work in The Sunday Times Survey, a feat that no other large company had either performed before or been able to since. Outside of Asda, David is also known as the former Chairman of the Institute for Employment Studies.
Before joining Asda, David studied at Henley Management College achieving an MBA in Business and at the Sheffield Hallam University achieving a BA in Business. David first entered the working world as part of the coal industry, where events such as the mining strikes and restructuring of the industry allowed him to begin to build his knowledge of business relations and HR. From 1994, David joined Asda and worked his way through the ranks, having a significant impact on the business that we see today. David helped to develop schemes such as the All Colleague Bonus Scheme, IVF Leave, basic skills programmes and Grandparents Leave.
Currently, David is dedicating his time to public speaking and authoring his own books. David is the author of Asda Magic- The 7 Principles of Building a High-Performance Culture, Culture Trumps Strategy- Achieving High Performance Through People and Performance Management for the 21st Century. He also provides mentoring and workshops for corporate clients in the art of employee engagement, reasons for change and business turnaround. As a public speaker, David is sought to speak on customer service, leadership in tough times, powerful business communication and effective change. Awarded the Sam Walton Award for excellence in people policies, David Smith is the perfect choice as a speaker for your next corporate event.
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- Investor
- Entrepreneur, Investor on Dragons' Den & Former MD of Weststar Holidays
Deborah Meaden is a business magnate, famed for her appearance on the BBC programme Dragons' Den. Acting as an investor, successful businesswoman Deborah helped countless individuals to start their businesses and thrive. Through both Dragons' Den and personal business ventures, Deborah has built extensive knowledge of retail and business which she is sought to deliver as an after dinner and keynote speaker.
Deborah Meaden is best known as an investor on Dragons' Den and is also herself a successful businesswoman. Aged just 19, Deborah founded a ceramics and glass company in Italy, which saw her supply products to large companies such as the likes of Harvey Nichols. Motivated to continue her journey after her first business ultimately failed, Deborah joined a partner and purchased textile franchise Stefanel. After two years with the company, Deborah decided to sell her shares to the partner and pursued business management in the leisure industry.
After operating numerous leisure and retail businesses Deborah joined family business Westar Holidays, ultimately running a multimillion-pound business, increasing the number of customers to 150,000 and finally selling her shares in 2007. Continuing her dominance in the business world, Deborah then purchased Fox Brothers in 2009 and then founded The Merchant Fox in 2011. Deborah soon established a highly regarded reputation in business, renowned for her savvy decisions and corporate investment.
Amongst her successful business ventures, Deborah was scouted for her television career back in 2006. Alongside other corporate investors, such as James Caan and Hilary Devey, Deborah joined the cast of Dragons' Den. Shortly becoming a fan favourite, Deborah is now the highest investor of all Dragons in the Den with 63 business investments. Widely regarded as an inspirational business figure, Deborah has authored several books such including Common Sense Rules: What You Really Need to Know About Business. Detailing her knowledge and experience of the fast-paced world of business, Deborah provides an authoritative account of what it takes to invest and succeed.
As a speaker, Deborah is sought to deliver erudite knowledge of business and retail management detailing what it takes to thrive. From managing multimillion-pound holiday business Weststar Holidays to thriving textile industries, Deborah is the ideal speaker to bring understanding to the fast-paced and ever-changing business landscape, helping corporates to better their chances of survival.
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- Celebrity Administration Executive
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- CEO of Tesla, Founding CEO & CTO of SpaceX
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- Celebrity & Entertainment Digital Marketing Executive
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- Senior Celebrity & Brand Partnerships Executive
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- Keynote Speaker & Entertainment Executive
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- Celebrity & Brand Partnerships Executive
Helen Sharman is famed for becoming the first British astronaut in space, the first European woman in space and the first woman aboard the Mir Space Station. Selected to become the first British space explorer out of 13,000 applicants, Helen launched into space aboard the Soyuz TM-11 on an eight-day mission. Upon her return to earth, Helen has made it her mission to share the wonders of space and science with all, now booked as a speaker for events to share anecdotes of her journey to space.
Helen Sharman became the first British astronaut in space in 1991. Selected out of 13,000 applicants for Project Juno, Helen became the first British astronaut in space aboard the Soyuz TM-11. Also making history as the first European woman in space and the first woman aboard the Mir Space Station, Helen is now booked as a speaker for corporate events to share the stories of her incredibly pioneering astronaut career. Having spent an intensive 18 months in training, Helen launched into space on the 18th of May 1991. Her mission lasted eight days, a time during which she was responsible for photography of the British Isles and completing medical and agricultural tests aboard the Mir Space Station. Upon her return to earth, Helen was widely commended for her mission and received a star on the Sheffield Walk of Fame and the Order of the Friendship of Peoples. She was also invited to light the flame at the 1991 Summer Universiade and the bronze, silver and gold medals of the Royal Aero Club.
Helen has not returned to space, instead she has focused her attention on spreading the wonders of science in the world around her. She has since authored the books Seize The Moment and The Space Place, sharing her experiences of space. She has also committed her time as an Honorary Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry, a Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society, a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society, a member of the Association of Space Explorers and a Patron of the Spacelink Learning Foundation. She has also taken on the responsibility of becoming Operations Manager for the Imperial College London Department of Chemistry and the President of the Institute of Science and Technology.
Widely commended, Helen has also been appointed as OBE and as Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George. She has also been the recipient of the Medal for Merit in Space Exploration and has a selection of buildings named after her- such as the science block of Bullers Wood School named Sharman House. Helen has also been the recipient of several Honorary Degrees, such as Doctor of Science and Doctor of Technology, from the Universities of Kent, Plymouth, Southampton, Staffordshire, Sheffield and more.
With such an influential career to her name, Helen is now regularly invited as a motivational speaker to a number of corporate, educational and public speaking events. In her proficiency as a speaker, Helen is booked to share anecdotes from her time in space- describing everything from training to take off and the feeling of weightlessness. She is also able to share transferable skills with businesses that she learnt as an astronaut, focussing on topics such as leadership, teamwork and goal setting. An experienced speaker, Helen has formerly spoken for clients such as Clinigen, The Armagh Observatory and Planetarium and Flagship Housing Group. When looking for an inspirational speaker, who has seen the extraordinary, look no further than former astronaut Helen Sharman.
In November 2023 we sat down virtually with Helen Sharman and discussed how she dealt with loneliness and isolation in space. Watch our Exclusive Interview with Helen Sharman.
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- Managing Director of Gü Chocolate Puds
The creator and Managing Director of Gü Chocolate Puds, James Averdieck is a leading entrepreneur. The man behind one of the fastest-growing food companies in the UK, James uses his expert knowledge to advise and educate audiences on the difficulties of business management and what it takes to succeed.
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- Performance Coach & Co - Founder of We Do Things Differently
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- Founding CEO of Chanzo, Former HR Director for London 2012 Olympics
One of the wealthiest and most powerful people in the world, Jeff is the founder of Amazon. Now a household name, Amazon is the biggest online retailer of goods worldwide. As a keynote business management speaker, Jeff uses his knowledge gained at the helm of Amazon to explain what it takes to build a business with such power and success.
Jeff Bezos is a serial entrepreneur, who has revolutionised the ecommerce market with retail giant Amazon. Sitting at the helm of one of the world's largest and most successful companies, Jeff has become an expert in all things business and is a true role model to all that follow in his footsteps as the Founder, Chairman, CEO and President of Amazon. Initially starting the company as an online bookstore in the humble settings of his garage, Jeff has now grown the business into a thriving ecommerce site selling all range of products imaginable. Jeff is also known as the founder of Blue Origin, a human spaceflight company driven by Jeff's passion for space and exploring what is out of this world, and is the owner of The Washington Post. His expertise has made him a popular choice as a speaker for corporate events, booked to speak on all elements of business management and what it takes to succeed as an entrepreneur.
From a young age, Jeff has been heavily interested in business, technology and science. After studying at Princeton University, Jeff began working at a Fintech start-up business named Fitel. Here he had his first experiences of retail when tasked with building a platform for international trade. Impressing in the sector, Jeff then moved on to work for D. E Shaw & Co, ultimately appointed Senior Vice-President of D. E Shaw & Co by the time he was 30. Jeff then began Amazon in the early 1990s, establishing the company as an online bookstore.
Now considered one of the World's richest men, Jeff has grown his empire to encompass all elements of retail. His hard work and determination to see his company succeed have seen Jeff claim countless awards. He has been named Person of the Year in 1999 by Time, the Best Performing CEO in the World by the Harvard Business Review in 2014 and the Businessperson of the Year by Fortune in 2012. He has also been named the winner of the Heinlein Prize for Advances in Space Commercialisation in 2016, the Buzz Aldrin Space Exploration Award and the Axel Springer Award for Business Innovation and Social Responsibility in 2018. Most recently in 2021, Jeff made the decision to step down as the CEO of Amazon and instead take on the role of Executive Chair of the Amazon Board.
Outside of developing his businesses, Jeff has become a popular choice for a speaker at corporate and public events. From space exploration and commercial space flights to one of the world's largest online retailers, Jeff is inundated with business anecdotes that he is able to share in a range of fascinating speaking events. From interviews to fireside chats, Jeff is an inspirational speaker who inspires all with his tales of business management.
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- Cash Europe Founder, Former Hanco ATM Operations Director & Dragons' Den Dragon
Jenny Campbell is a businesswoman, best known for the time she spent as an investor on Dragons' Den. She is also the founder of YourCash Europe, a highly successful ATM machine provider which Jenny turned around from failure to success. Becoming highly knowledgeable in business management, Jenny is now a popular choice as a speaker for corporate events with previous clients including the likes of HSBC, NatWest and the Princes Trust.
Jenny Campbell is a famous female entrepreneur, who emerged into the spotlight as an investor on Dragons' Den. Alongside becoming a television star, Jenny is also a budding businesswoman who has sat at the helm of the banking world for many decades. Today, Jenny is highly sought as a speaker for corporate events, with previous clients including the likes of the Sunday Times, Princes Trust, NatWest and HSBC. As a speaker, Jenny is sought to cover topics such as corporate turnaround, scaling up businesses, business management and applying skills.
Best known for her time on Dragons' Den, Jenny is also widely known for her role as the founder of YourCash Europe. Having acquired her banking qualifications by attending night school, Jenny soon embarked on a rewarding career with The Royal Bank of Scotland. She was initially appointed as the Head of Operations for Hanco ATM Systems, which she ultimately had the opportunity to purchase and change into YourCash Europe. YourCash Europe flourished and boasted a huge fleet of ATMs across locations such as the United Kingdom and the Netherlands. Jenny is favourably remembered for transforming a company with annual losses of £7 million into a thriving and highly successful business.
Before reaching the heights of fame as a celebrity investor, Jenny left school at 16 to pursue a role with NatWest as a cash-counter and cashpoint filler. Born into a family of bankers, Jenny was destined to succeed in the financial sector and later continued to enjoy a career with the Royal Bank of Scotland. When the Royal Bank of Scotland took over NatWest, Jenny was given an exciting senior role to aid in the integration of the two banks. From the first impact she had on the financial sector, Jenny has since developed strong skill sets in turning around failing businesses, exit plans, managing board rooms and investing in a business.
With such a successful career to her name, Jenny has been lucky to claim several awards. She has formerly been recognised as Ernst & Young Regional Finalist Entrepreneur of the Year and Vitalise Businesswoman of the Year in 2014. She has also claimed a Chartered Institute of Bankers prize and the Silver Award for Turnaround Entrepreneur at the Great British Entrepreneur Awards in 2013. Outside of business, Jenny is a Vice-Chair of the Prince's Trust Enterprise Fellowship Programme and was invited to join the Guild of Entrepreneurs.
With a wealth of business knowledge and experience behind her, Jenny Campbell is now a highly popular choice as a speaker for corporate events. With previous clients including the likes of HSBC, NatWest and the Prince's Trust, Jenny enlightens guests with lessons on managing board rooms, scaling businesses, buying businesses and overcoming barriers. With past experience of business buyouts and turning businesses from loss to profit, Jenny Campbell is the perfect choice for a range of corporate or financial events.
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- Sustainability & Inclusion Chairman, Former Pandora & the Body Shop CEO
Respected and experienced businessman Jeremy Schwartz has led a number of high profile businesses to success. With a CV full of roles from COO to CEO, Jeremy holds invaluable business expertise from companies such as Pandora, Coca-Cola, L'Oreal and The Body Shop. Addressing audiences worldwide, Jeremy delivers impeccable business knowledge and advice to a range of corporate clients.
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- CEO of Extended Stay Hotels & Former CEO of Starbucks
Role: I'm a huge memorabilia enthusiast, with pieces spanning everything from sport, entertainment and music.
Role: After graduating from his role as a celebrity sales executive to sales manager, Jack Hayes was appointed as a Director of The Motivational Speakers Agency in 2012, becoming a founding member of the European Association of Speakers Bureaux (EASB) in 2013. In his seven years as a company director, Jack has led projects for clients that include Vodafone, Credit Suisse, The Economic Times' Global Business Summit, British Airways, the Abu Dhabi Global Financial Markets Forum (GFMF), HSBC, LadBible and the NHS, in addition to media collaborations with the likes of Metro, The Leicester Mercury, Sky Sports and ITV. Jack has also used his influence to convince the world's top speakers to choose The Motivational Speakers Agency.
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- Co - Founder of Innocent Drinks & JamJar Investments
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- Co - Founder of Green & Black 's, Founder of Judges Bakery and the Perfume Society
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- Founder of Saint Tropez False Tan
Kanya King Founder of the MOBO Awards, co-founder of DanceStar
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- Senior Entertainment Executive
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- Adventurer Nominated for the Piolet D'or & 16 X Mt. Everest Summiter
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- Content & PR Executive
- SEO Executive
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- Keynote Speaker & Entertainment Executive
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- Digital Marketing Executive
Role: Helping the SEO team to improve traffic and rankings of Champions Websites
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- Renowned Motivational Speaker, CEO of the Les Brown International
Les Brown World-Renowned Motivational Speaker, CEO of the Les Brown International
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- Creator of the Reggae Reggae Sauce, Who Secured Investment on Dragons' Den
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- Keynote Speaker & Entertainment Executive
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- Head of Project Management
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- Founder of Amstrad, Host of the Apprentice & Former Chairman of Tottenham Hotspur
Lord Alan Sugar is a business magnate, best known for founding businesses such as Amstrad, Amsair and Amsprop. He is also the star of the BBC programme The Apprentice, and has become an icon of British business. Now, Lord Sugar is frequently booked as a speaker for corporate events, sought to cover topics such as business management, corporate turnaround and change management.
Lord Alan Sugar is a famous British business magnate, who has founded several businesses and become a television star as part of The Apprentice. From football and consumer electronics to aviation and property investment, Alan has had a huge impact on various different sectors as a businessman. With a highly successful career behind him, Alan is frequently booked as a speaker for corporate events, engaging audiences with tales of business wisdom and what it takes to succeed.
Throughout his career, Alan has established a respectable reputation as a businessman and is best known as the founder of Amstrad, Amsair and Amsprop. The first company that Alan founded, Alan Michael Sugar Trading (Amstrad), was a wholesaler which specialises in consumer electronics. He later founded Amsair, an aviation company providing business jet charters, and Amsprop, a property investment firm. Alan is also widely known for owning and being Chairman of Viglen Ltd, an IT company, and the former Chairman of Tottenham Hotspurs. Alan is also a popular face of British TV, being the star of The Apprentice on the BBC.
Leaving education at 16, Alan began his career as a statistician for the Ministry of Education. However, Alan longed to work for himself and so began his own business from the back of his van, selling car aerials and electrical goods. Persevering with his vision, Alan's business was successful and he was later able to found Amstrad. In the 1990s, Alan took a step away from his business to part-buy and become Chairman of Tottenham Hotspurs football club.
Today, Alan is a star of the BBC programme The Apprentice where he hires and fires countless budding businessmen and women, on-air annually since 2005. A figure of inspiration in the business world, Lord Sugar has been ranked as the 95th richest person in the UK, ranked 5th in the 100 Most Influential British Entrepreneurs by Richtopia and ranked number one on the Essex Powerlist. Outside of television and business, Alan is also frequently booked as a speaker for corporate events. With previous speaking engagements including for the likes of Google and The Oxford Union, Alan is sought to speak on business management and what it takes to succeed in the modern-day industry. An engaging speaker who built his empire from the ground, Lord Alan Sugar is the perfect motivational business speaker for a range of events.
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- Celebrity Administration Executive
Role: I'm in charge of all purchasing and selling of sporting, music and film memorabilia and experiences to companies and raising money for charities through the main and silent auctions run at events. From designing the brochure of what is to be on offer at each event, to processing payments and stock auditing. Aside from this I set up and oversee the running of events as a whole.
As well as the events and charity side I am in charge of making sure the CEO is where he should be at the time he should be…. The hardest job in the business!!!
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- Formerly the BBC 's HR Director & Current CEO at Disruptive HR
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- Celebrity Digital Marketing & SEO Intern
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- Senior Keynote Speaker & Entertainment Manager
Martha Lane Fox is a successful businesswoman, best known as the co-founder of lastminute.com. Having also worked for some of the largest companies worldwide, including Chanel, Twitter and Marks & Spencer, Martha is considered an industry leading authority in business management and has the experience to prove it. As a speaker, Martha is sought to tell her influential journey of founding one of the largest online travel retailers and the lessons she has learnt at the helm of the business world.
Martha Lane Fox is an illustrious businesswoman, credited with founding countless businesses and working with some of the greatest industry-leading organisations. Martha began what would become a successful career in business back in the late 1990s, co-founding lastminute.com in 1997. Working alongside Brent Hoberman, the pair created the online travel and leisure retail site with the vision of offering numerous deals for late bookings of holidays. Since founding the company, Martha has seen lastminute.com go from strength to strength as managing director, before stepping down in 2003.
After leaving lastminute.com, Martha joined Nick Thistleton to co-found another business. The pair joined forces to co-found Luckyvoice in 2005, now hosting several bars across the country and revolutionising the karaoke industry. Martha was then appointed as Non-Executive Director of Marks & Spencer in 2007, providing her expertise to the retail giant for nine years. Also in 2007, Martha became a Non-Executive Director of mydeco.com and founded Antigone, a company that provided grants to charities in sectors such as criminal justice, technology, education and healthcare.
In 2009 Martha became a UK Digital Champion, working for the UK Government to create their Government Digital Service. A year later she founded go-on-uk.org, a charity further championing the improvement of digital capability within the UK. Other prominent roles of Martha's include Non-Executive Director of Channel 4, Chancellor of The Open University, Founder of Doteveryone, Patron of Just for Kids Law and Non-Executive Director of Chanel. She is also currently the Director of Twitter and is an advisor for the Government Digital Service.
In 2013, Martha was appointed as a crossbencher in the House of Lords, notably becoming the youngest female member. Throughout her time in the House of Lords, Martha has advocated the importance of digital literacy, pushing to make sure that it is current throughout all sectors and economies. Martha has also been appointed as a member of the Joint Committee on National Security Strategy and a trustee of the Queen's Commonwealth Trust. A philanthropist at heart, Martha is frequently seen supporting charity work, evident through her organisation Antigone and advocacy for issues regarding women's rights, human rights and various aspects of social justice.
Throughout her illustrious career, Martha has claimed countless awards. In 2013 she was appointed CBE during the 2013 New Year Honours and received recognition as one of the 100 Most Powerful Women in the United Kingdom by Woman's Hour. In the same year, Martha was made a life peer and gained the title of Baroness Lane-Fox of Soho. She has also been recognised on the Richtopia 100 Most Influential British Entrepreneurs, ranked at 15th, and was made a Distinguished Fellow of BCS. The Drum named Martha as the Most Influential Woman in Britain's Digital Sector from the Past Quarter of a Century.
Widely considered as a role model in the world of business, Martha is now highly sought after as a public speaker. From start-up businesses to working for high-profile brands, Martha has a plethora of knowledge across a range of sectors. An ideal speaker to bring understanding to the fast-paced world of business, Martha Lane Fox is the perfect speaker for your next event.
Most recently, Martha Lane Fox was inducted into the Official Top Digital Disruption Speakers to Hire, celebrating her career as an inspirational businesswoman.
Fun Work Fact: I am the current reigning champion of krumping at Champions Speakers
Maurizio Cheli is an Italian astronaut and test pilot, who has accumulated over 380 hours of space activity and over 4500 flying hours. A Lieutenant Colonel in the Italian Air Force, Maurizio is also the first Italian Mission Specialist and an entrepreneur in the aviation industry. Now booked as a speaker, Maurizio is sought to cover topics such as passion, teamwork, change management, decision making, sustainability and more.
Maurizio Cheli has forged a distinguished career in the aviation and aerospace industry, having worked as a test pilot, astronaut and member of the Italian Air Force. Having accumulated an impressive 380+ hours of space activity and 4500+ flying hours, Maurizio has been recognised with several prestigious awards and has passed selection into the Italian Space Agency. Having performed at the Paris Air Show at Le Bourget, Maurizio is now booked as a keynote speaker covering topics such as risk and error management, communication and change management.
Best known for his career in space and aviation, Maurizio is a Lieutenant Colonel in the Italian Air Force, a Chief Test Pilot for Alenia Aeronautical and a European Space Agency Astronaut. With an impressive number of space and flying hours to his name, Maurizio has since been awarded the McKenna Trophy, the Hawker Hunter Trophy and the Sir Alan Cobham Award. He has also made headlines as the first Italian Mission Specialist who was on the Space Shuttle Columbia STS-75 Tethered Satellite Mission and for racing Ferrari F1 driver Michael Schumacher in the Eurofighter jet.
Maurizio began his training to become a pilot at the Italian Air Force Academy back in the 1980s. Since then, Maurizio has trained tirelessly to become the pilot and astronaut he is today, having also achieved a degree in Geophysics and a Masters degree in Aerospace Engineering. Upon graduation, Maurizio went on to train with the United States Air Force where he gained recognition and was selected to become a European Space Agency astronaut. Since then Maurizio has been a test pilot for Alenia Aeronautica and made various missions into space.
Outside of flying and journeying into space, Maurizio is also a budding entrepreneur, having worked with and founded CFM Air, Headapp, DigiSky and Space4Mind. Such companies are working to pioneer the sector of aviation and space travel, focussing on aspects such as producing high-quality and high-performance aircraft, researching and producing electronic devices for assisting pilots and vocational training.
With a distinguished career behind him, Maurizio is now booked as a keynote speaker for a range of corporate events. From scaling the heights a test pilot to exploring things out of this world, Maurizio has built a plethora of life experiences which he shares as a speaker. Maurizio has also been the Patron of the Bachelor of Management Programme for the ESCP Business School and was invited to speak at a TEDx event with the speech Collaboration In Space. As a speaker, Maurizio is versatile and covers topics such as passion, collaboration, risk management, authority and leadership. An inspirational figure in the aviation and space sector, Maurizio Cheli is the perfect speaker for a range of events.
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With 26 years of NASA experience and six space missions completed, Michael Foale has had one of the most exciting and extensive careers as an astronaut. Awarded a CBE for his achievements, Michael now acts as CEO to his own green aviation technology company, ensuring he remains at the forefront of space development. An opportunity to hear Michael speak is one not to be missed.
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- Wellness Coach, Co - Founder of the Soul Space & the Awakening
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- Head of Keynote Speaker PR
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- Senior Celebrity Administration Executive
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- Customer Service & Experience
Richard Branson, a paragon of innovation and entrepreneurship, encapsulates the essence of turning adversity into triumph. From his humble beginnings to founding the global powerhouse Virgin, his journey is a testament to relentless perseverance and creativity.
Richard Branson stands as a colossus in the realms of innovation, business, and entrepreneurship. As one of the most renowned and successful British entrepreneurs in history, he has irrevocably altered the landscape of global branding with his empire, Virgin. An international figurehead, Richard's innovative prowess has seen the creation and development of over 400 business ventures, evidencing his unparalleled entrepreneurial acumen. This has been further utilised to foster progressive ideas through the Virgin Unite branch, highlighting his commitment to social and environmental causes. His inclusion in Time's 100 Most Influential People in The World underscores the monumental impact Richard has had on business, branding, and entrepreneurship, marking him as a history-defining figure.
Founder of the Virgin Group, Richard's ventures span a multitude of sectors, from holidays to telecommunications and from healthcare to spaceflight, each marked by the Virgin brand's indelible imprint. His journey from a high school dropout grappling with dyslexia to a billionaire businessman is a testament to turning adversity into an advantage. The inception of Virgin Records in 1972 marked the beginning of an era of success that defies the limitations of creativity and innovation. Recognised as the Sunday Times Most Admired Businessman over the last five decades, Richard's dominance in global innovation serves as a beacon of inspiration, encouraging generations to emulate his success by adopting his positive qualities.
Despite his astronomical success, Richard's journey was punctuated with challenges and setbacks, from ventures like Virgin Cars to Virgin Brides that did not achieve the anticipated success. Yet, his resilience and refusal to be deterred by the fear of failure have been pivotal to his progression. His commitment to supporting emerging entrepreneurs and innovative ideas through the non-profit Virgin Unite, and his knighthood in 2000 for services to entrepreneurship, are testaments to his enduring influence and dedication.
As one of the most recognisable figures globally, Richard Branson's transformational talks have graced numerous prestigious events, offering insights gleaned from a lifetime of breaking boundaries and setting new benchmarks. His ability to connect with audiences, coupled with his firsthand experiences in navigating the complexities of entrepreneurship and innovation, makes him an invaluable keynote speaker for any event looking to inspire and ignite passion in its attendees. With Richard Branson at the helm, the message is clear: innovation, resilience, and a forward-thinking mindset are key to transcending conventional boundaries and achieving unparalleled success.
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- Private Investor & Former Dragons' Den Investor
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- Co - Founder of Innocent Drinks
- Co - Founder of Innocent Drinks & Jamjar Investments
Richard Reed is best known as the Co-Founder of Innocent Drinks and Jamjar Investments. Since founding Innocent Drinks in 1999, the company has gone from strength to strength and has claimed awards such as Innovative Company of the Year. Originally established as a healthier alternative, Innocent has since begun to focus on sustainability and Richard is now often booked as a sustainability speaker for events.
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- Founder
- Founder & CEO of Trunki
Rob Law is widely known as the founder of the unique children's suitcase brand Trunki. Founded in 2006, Rob continues in his position as CEO creating a range of innovative travel essentials that help families on the go. Having been trading for 14 years, Rob's brand has sold an impressive four million suitcases and the brand has also been named on The Sunday Times Fast Track 100. Having created such a successful brand, Rob is now often booked as a speaker for corporate events sharing stories of his business success.
Rob Law is a leading businessman, famed for being the founder and CEO of Trunki- a ride-on suitcase brand for children. Founded back in 2006, Rob has developed the company as CEO and sold an impressive four million suitcases worldwide. Exporting to over 100 countries, Rob has dominated the market with his innovative luggage solutions for families on the go and earned recognition such as National Business Awards SME of the Year. With such a successful brand to his name, Rob is now booked as a speaker for corporate events covering how he reached his success and on topics such as leadership, innovation, creativity and marketing.
Roger Saul is a respected figure in the world of luxury fashion, famed as the businessman who founded the designer label Mulberry. Running the label for a successful 33 years, Roger is the co-founder of now one of the World's best loved designer labels. Also involved heavily in farming, Roger is sought as a speaker to cover the two diverse subjects and to engage corporate audiences with how he created a successful and well loved brand.
Roger Saul is a renowned British businessman, who rose to fame after he founded Mulberry. Before founding the prestigious brand, Roger was granted a business scholarship at Westminster College but instead decided to pursue buying as a trainee with John Michael. Gaining invaluable experience, Roger soon developed a passion for the fashion industry that would shape his career as a fashion mogul. Joining forces with his mother in 1971, Roger and Joan founded Mulberry and began to sell fashionable items such as handbags and belts.
Before long Roger was stocking his high-quality products in boutique shops and ultimately produced collections for other famous designer brands such as Ralph Lauren, Kenzo and Burberry. After operating in the UK for some time, Roger decided to begin selling his products globally. As of the 1980s, he began to stock his prestigious handbags and fashion accessories in locations across Europe and even broaden operations to Japan. Throughout his 33 successful years of managing Mulberry, Roger has claimed countless awards. He has claimed the British Classic Designer of the Year award in 1992 and has claimed the Queen's Award for Export twice. Today Mulberry is immensely successful boasting revenue of £168.5 million, a testament to Rogers humble beginnings and prowess as a businessman.
As well as handbags and fashion accessories, Roger also founded the Mulberry Home collection. Another immensely successful avenue of business, Roger was later prompted to open Charlton House Hotel as a venue to house his Mulberry Home collection. Charlton House Hotel was greatly received by critics and guests alike, ultimately earning a Michelin Star in the first year of operation. Under Roger's careful guidance and management, Charlton House Hotel thrived and was also recognised by Hip Hotels as one of the 25 Best Designer Boutique Hotels in the World.
In 1996, Roger sought a new venue to state as Mulberry's headquarters. Kilver Court became the headquarters and location of the Mulberry Factory Shop. After opening the venue to the public and proving immensely popular, Roger expanded the horizons of Kilver Court to house other boutique shops and turn it into an outlet shopping venue. Today Kilver Court is a successful shopping emporium, a testament to Roger's savvy business mindset as it hosts over 50 different designer brands.
Roger also committed his time to something other than fashion… farming. Purchasing Sharpham Park in 2003, Roger embarked into the world of farming and harvesting using the land to establish an organic spelt farm. Today the produce of his land is used in a plethora of products at supermarket giants Waitrose and Sainsbury's. An advocate for sustainability and eco-friendly practises, Roger, abandoned a lifelong hobby of motor racing and founded the Eco-Car Spectacular for HRH Prince Charles' Start Campaign.
As a speaker, Roger is sought to deliver his compelling story of how prestigious brand Mulberry went from humble beginnings to one of the world's best-loved designer brands. Widely regarded as an iconic and authoritative figure in the fashion industry, Roger is the perfect speaker to engage corporate audiences at a range of retail orientated events.
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- Person to Swim Around Great Britain & Author of 2 Sunday Times Best Sellers
Role: I work directly under the CEO and Managing Director, working on a variety of projects. I also manage Champions' recruitment and HR whilst running the internal operations of Champions (UK) plc.
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- Executive Assistant to the Managing Director
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- Professor of Geoscience and Sustainability at South Mountain Community College and Founder of Space2Inspire
Sian Proctor is a geoscientist, explorer, author astronaut, space artist, TEDx speaker, and the Founder and Chief Inspiration Astronaut at Space2Inspire. A Professor of Geoscience and Sustainability at South Mountain Community College, she is also currently an ASU XRtx Fellow at the ASU Media and Immersive eXperience (MIX) Center. She is now available to speak at a range of events on topics like geology, inspirational leadership, imposter syndrome, and exploration to name a few.
Dr. Sian ‘Leo' Proctor is a geoscientist, explorer, astronaut, space artist, and the Founder and Chief Inspiration Astronaut at Space2Inspire. With over 22 years of experience as a Professor of Geoscience and Sustainability at South Mountain Community College where she designed, developed, evaluated, and maintained the geology program and curriculum, she was nominated for the NISOD Award for Excellence in Teaching in 2011. The first Black Woman Spacecraft Pilot, she was an Inspiration4 Mission Pilot at SpaceX on its all-civilian orbital mission to space in 2021. Her book "Space2Inspire: The Art of Inspiration" follows her journey to becoming the first black commercial astronaut and the first black female to pilot a spacecraft. Sian is now available to speak on topics like diversity in STEM, geology, sustainable food solutions, and inspirational leadership, amongst several others.
Having a decorated career such as Sian's, it is no surprise that she was included on the Explorer's Club 50: Fifty People Changing the World list. Currently an ASU XRtx Fellow at the ASU Media and Immersive eXperience (MIX) Center, she is also the founder of Space2Inspire which is an art and media company that aims to encourage more women of colour to join space using Afrofuturism, space art and poetry. She also runs the Proctor Programme - a non-profit designed to empower BIPOC community college students and faculty who have studied arts/humanities to pursue careers in STEM by exposing them to experiential learning opportunities. Before Sian became an astronaut, she was an analog astronaut - one who conducted activities in simulated conditions and has lived in 4 analog missions including a 4-mont stint in NASA-funded Mars Simulation called HI-SEAS (Hawai'i Space Exploration Analog and Simulation). A finalist of the 2009 NASA Astronaut Program, she is the Co-Founder of Analog Astronaut Community which is run by analog astronauts for analog astronauts, and the Chief Inspiration Officer at STAR HARBOR.
Sian received her BSc in Environmental Science from PennWest Edinboro, M.S. in Geology from Arizona State University, and her Ph.D. Curriculum and Instructions: Science Education from Arizona State University. She is a Guest Lecturer for ASU's Osher Lifelong Learning Institute and the Open Educations Resource Coordinator for the Maricopa Community College District. She has also been a part of several STEM-based programmes like Genius by Stephen Hawking, Discovery Channel's The Colony and is the STEM demonstration expert on Strange Evidence (seasons 1-3). Sian also wrote the Meals for Mars Cookbook which combined images, stories, and recipes from her time in HI-SEAS Mars Simulation. Sian is also a NASA Solar System Ambassador, and has been on the Board of Directors for Explore Mars, Advisory Board for JustSpace Alliance and SEDS USA, and on the Aerospace Advisory Board of the National Science Teaching Association.
An extraordinary TEDx Speaker, Sian has delivered prolific presentations such as Eat Like a Martian, Our Transformative Space, and Imposter Syndrome. She also volunteers as an Aerospace Education Officer at Civil Air Patrol and was awarded the Air Force Association's Frank Luke Chapter Teacher of the Year award in 2012. A proponent of a just, equitable, diverse, and inclusive space, she has been a motivational speaker since 2008. She is now available to speak at a range of events on topics like geology, inspirational leadership, imposter syndrome, and exploration to name a few. If you are looking for a speaker with a unique career and a strong desire to inspire, look no further than Dr. Sian Proctor!
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- Sinek Inc Founder, Ethnographer, Bestselling Author & TED Speaker
Role: I manage the sales side of the business from magazine adverts, table sales and awards Sponsorship.
Fun Work Fact: The best day of my working life was when I found out the Co-op sold Sushi!
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- Keynote Speaker & Entertainment Executive
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- Entrepreneur & CEO of Social Chain
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- New York Times Bestselling Author of "Insight" and "Bankable Leadership" and Principal of the Eurich Group
The first British ESA astronaut and former Air Force Major, Tim Peak it an influential role model who has enjoyed an out of this world career. Now a bestselling author and contributor to the UK Space Agency, Tim is in demand to share his tales of exploration with audiences worldwide.
Tim Peake is a British and ESA astronaut, renowned for being the second astronaut to wear the flag of the United Kingdom on his suit as he visited the International Space Station. Capturing the attention of the world with his space exploits, the former British Army Officer, has enjoyed a thrilling and varied career in the sky. With anecdotes that are out of this world, having lived through experiences most can only dream of, Tim is one of the most sought-after speakers on the circuit. Known to motivate audiences to pursue their ambitions through the retelling of his adventures, Tim is down to earth and entertaining, the qualities of a truly exceptional speaker.
After completing the yearlong selection process, Tim became an ESA astronaut in 2009, the start of a journey he would never forget. From weightlessness to first aid, spacewalk simulators to elite teamwork, Tim underwent rigorous training before he became the first British ESA astronaut and the second to bear the British flag on their suit. Launching into space in 2015, Tim took part in more than 250 experiments on the International Space Station over a six-month period onboard Soyuz TMA-19M. He was also the first Brit to conduct a spacewalk outside the ISS. Whilst in space, Tim became an international icon as he shared his experiences through a #CosmicClassroom series on YouTube, where he joined live calls with school children and the late Professor Stephen Hawking.
With a passion for flight from an early age, Tim's adventurous spirit saw him fly his first plane aged only 13. Fast forward and Tim joined the Army Air Corps when he turned 18, where he completed training at Sandhurst, expeditions in Alaska and was awarded the Stockwell Sword for his impressive commitment to the course. From Afghanistan to Northern Ireland, Tim thrived in every environment representing his country and gradually worked his way up to be promoted to Major following his completion of Defence Helicopter Flying School. Such an influential 18-year career in the Forces supplied Tim with the teamwork, leadership, and resilience training to succeed as an astronaut.
Since returning to earth in 2016, Tim has been seen as a role model, sharing his stories in the mainstream media, bestselling books, and as an ambassador for the Scout Association. On the 20th of January 2023, Tim announced that he would be retiring from active service for the European Space Agency, instead focusing on an ambassadorial role for the ESA. Having been appointed Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George by the Queen, Tim is recognised for his extensive commitment to science and discovery. Currently working with the UK Space Agency, and as a UK ambassador for STEM, Tim is a highly sought after keynote speaker, able to motivate individuals and teams to achieve beyond the impossible.
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- Founder of Sales Doctor Consultancy
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- World Famous Life Coach Who Has Empowered 50M People from 100 Countries
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- Head of Performance & Operations
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- Global Director of Online Scaled Partnership for Google
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- Digital Marketing Consultant at Lowaire