A veteran executive with 16 years of hands-on experience implementing digital transformation at L’Oréal, he is a renowned speaker and consultant on leadership, branding and (digital) transformation.
Minter Dial is a professional speaker, emcee (MC), storyteller, author and consultant, specialising in leadership, branding and transformation, who has given over 550 talks and seminars to audiences on six continents.
He is the author of four award-winning books, You Lead (2021), Futureproof (2017) and The Last Ring Home (2016), the latter of which he turned into an award-winning documentary film shown on PBS (US) and History Channel (A/NZ). His newest book, Heartificial Empathy: Putting Heart into Business and Artificial Intelligence (2023), now in its second edition, won the Book Excellence Award 2019 in the category of Technology and was a finalist for the Business Book Awards 2019.
Previously, he enjoyed a 16-year international career at L’Oréal, including being Managing Director Worldwide of Redken, MD of the Canadian subsidiary of the Professional Products Division (PPD) and on the Executive Committee worldwide of the PPD. He also worked at the DLJ investment bank and the Philadelphia Zoo and has founded three startups. He’s a renowned blogger and podcaster and is passionate about the Grateful Dead, padel tennis and languages.
Minter received his BA in Trilingual Literature from Yale University (1987) and gained his MBA at INSEAD, Fontainebleau (1993).
Minter is a board member of the ECV School (Paris) and GTA Future of Work (London) and previously served as NED board member of Lastminute.com (Amsterdam) and SBT-Human(s) Matter (Paris).
Mary Robinson is a former President of Ireland and former United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, widely recognised for her leadership in climate justice and human rights. She was Ireland’s first female president, and has since built a global career as a lawyer, academic and international advocate. Her keynote presentations explore climate change, gender equality, responsible leadership and global cooperation, offering audiences a clear and human perspective on some of the world’s most pressing challenges.
Robert Daverschot is an experienced event moderator, dagvoorzitter and speaker coach known for his calm, engaging presence on stage. With a background in hospitality, event production and TV talk show editing, he helps audiences feel involved and speakers feel at ease. Fluent in Dutch and English, he works with organisations in the Netherlands and abroad, moderating conversations with experts, ministers and business leaders while supporting keynote speakers to deliver stronger presentations.
Rita Clifton CBE is a leading global brand expert, business leader and keynote speaker. A former London CEO and Chairman of Interbrand, she has advised major organisations on brand strategy, reputation and growth, while building an extensive portfolio of chairing and non-executive director roles.
Dame Kelly Holmes is a double Olympic champion, former British Army sergeant and inspirational keynote speaker. Best known for winning Olympic gold in both the 800m and 1500m at Athens 2004, she now shares powerful lessons on peak performance, resilience, mental health and achieving ambitious goals.
Colonel Terry Virts is a former NASA astronaut, International Space Station commander, Space Shuttle pilot and retired United States Air Force colonel. With 213 days in space across two missions, he brings first-hand lessons on leadership, risk and teamwork to corporate audiences. As a keynote speaker, Terry shares an extraordinary perspective shaped by life in orbit and decades of high-pressure decision-making.
Speaker Ideas is proud to recommend Marit Bouwmeester, the most successful female Olympic sailor in history. Drawing on an extraordinary career at the pinnacle of elite sport, she equips organisations with practical strategies for resilience, personal leadership, growth mindset and performing with confidence under pressure.
Kishore Mahbubani is a distinguished diplomat and academic with over five decades in public service and academia. His profound insights on global policy, East-West relations, and diplomacy make him a sought-after keynote speaker for corporate events worldwide.
Linda Yueh, a distinguished economist, author, and speaker with a profound impact on global economic discussions, specialises in macroeconomics, globalisation, and China’s economic evolution. Her expertise enriches numerous prestigious institutions and media outlets.
Discover the transformative power of simplicity with Lisa Bodell, a leading futurist and the visionary founder of FutureThink. Book Lisa for your next event to explore her innovative approaches to eliminating complexity and embracing impactful work.
Julia Hobsbawm OBE
Julia Hobsbawm, recognised for her expertise on the future of work, has influenced many through her writing, speaking, and consulting. Her latest book, “Working Assumptions”, continues to challenge our understanding of workplace dynamics.