Driving innovation in businesses, successfully leading them through times of change and providing business insight at all levels—from prime ministers and CEOs to front-line staff.
With a CV that the Times described as “takes some beating”, Hamish Taylor is an award-winning CEO whose career has taken him from international consumer goods giant Procter and Gamble, consultancy firm Price Waterhouse and British Airways to become CEO of the Channel Tunnel railway Eurostar, and then CEO of Sainsbury’s Bank … all before he was 40!
In all cases, he left behind a record of significant business growth triggered by a willingness to challenge the normal way of doing things – so much so that his advice and assistance are now sought by organisations all over the world in many different industries.
Hamish’s energetic, thought-provoking and humorous keynotes are based on a rare combination of real stories and a fantastic ability to inspire audiences with tailored advice and practical tools. Regularly featured in broadcast media, today Hamish acts as an advisor to some of the world’s largest companies (and even governments), assisting with specific innovation projects, customer focus and/or people leadership.
As the self-appointed “chief dumming down officer” in each of his roles, his approach is simple – but highly effective in delivering breakthroughs.
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Kirk Vallis is Google’s Head of Creativity Development and a leading authority on creative thinking in business. He equips leaders and teams with practical tools and behavioural strategies to drive innovation, problem-solving, and lasting cultural change.
Rem Koolhaas (Rotterdam, 1944) founded OMA in 1975 together with Elia and Zoe Zenghelis and Madelon Vriesendorp. He graduated from the Architectural Association in London and, in 1978, published Delirious New York: A Retroactive Manifesto for Manhattan.
Bruce Daisley is a keynote speaker, Sunday Times bestselling author and former Twitter executive known for his work on workplace culture and the future of work. A Bruce Daisley speaker profile combines senior leadership experience, practical insight and an engaging style. In his business career, he spent 12 years leading YouTube UK and Twitter across Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Oli France is a British adventurer, expedition leader and keynote speaker who has guided teams through 75 countries’ most extreme environments. He inspires corporate audiences with lessons on resilience, confidence, risk management, and leading elite teams to achieve world-class goals in high-pressure situations.
A best-selling author, researcher and speaker in the field of leadership, change and human behaviour.
An influential public speaker with real-world impact, Bob Geldof is a successful musician, entrepreneur and political activist who brings vast personal experiences from music, media and world politics to every stage. He mixes sharp insight with humour and clear, powerful messaging, which is why he is a favourite for corporate events and after-dinner slots.
Doug is a versatile motivational speaker, workshop leader, and musician. Known for his profound understanding of business dynamics and an innate ability to foster collaboration, Doug’s talks and workshops are designed to invigorate and unite people across live, hybrid, and virtual events.
Kelly Vero is a futurist, a game developer and an architect of the metaverse. She has shipped several very successful AAA video games with mass-market appeal for adult & children’s franchises and household-name IPs. Kelly created and refined characters in the Transformers continuous universe.
Jade Simmons is a world-class concert pianist turned transformational speaker who crafts unforgettable keynote experiences. Her mind-shifting presentations inspire leaders and teams to break boundaries, lead with purpose, and embrace their boldest, most impactful selves—making her an exceptional choice for corporate events worldwide.
Book Sean Fitzpatrick as a keynote speaker at your next event. He played in 74 All Blacks Test wins and retired with a New Zealand-record 92 Tests and a world-record 63 consecutive Tests (records at the time). A renowned speaker, he brings effective leadership and high performance teams to life for the business world.
