Two voices, one mission. Via Carpenter and Jeff Furman bring decades of trial, error and a shared passion for justice, good business and rock & roll. Different generations, similar values, plenty of laughs and a clear focus on outcomes for your audience.
Leymah Gbowee is a Liberian peace activist, trained social worker, women’s rights advocate and 2011 Nobel Peace Prize laureate. Internationally recognised for her leadership in bringing women together across religious divides during Liberia’s civil war, she speaks about peacebuilding, women’s leadership, social change and the power of nonviolent action.
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.
Solitaire Townsend is a globally recognised sustainability expert, TED speaker and keynote speaker who helps organisations turn climate change into a story of action, creativity and possibility. As co-founder and Chief Solutionist at Futerra, she works with influential organisations to activate positive and optimistic change, giving business leaders a clearer way to approach sustainability, climate action and long-term impact.
Christiana Figueres is a Costa Rican diplomat, former Executive Secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and an internationally recognised leader on global climate change. Best known for helping secure the historical Paris Agreement, she inspires audiences with lessons in collaborative diplomacy, climate leadership and stubborn optimism.
Bertrand Piccard is a Swiss explorer, psychiatrist and clean technology pioneer known for turning ambitious ideas into world-changing missions. For event hosts looking for a Bertrand Piccard speaker with real authority on innovation, sustainability and leadership, he brings an unusual mix of scientific credibility, adventurous thinking and business relevance.
Alex Edmans is Professor of Finance at London Business School and one of the clearest voices on responsible business, corporate finance and behavioural finance. For event hosts looking for a speaker with real credibility, he brings a rare mix of academic research, practical business experience and genuine clarity on stage.
Gonzalo Muñoz, appointed UN Climate Change High-Level Champion for COP25 by Chile’s President in 2019, is a pioneering leader in sustainability. He co-led the Race to Zero and Race to Resilience campaigns as Climate Champion. Book Gonzalo Muñoz as a keynote speaker for your next event!
John Thackara is a writer, curator and leading voice on sustainable futures. He connects design with daily life, clean growth and mental wellbeing, sharing real-world stories from cities and bioregions. He helps diverse partners build lasting ecological relationships, publishes at thackara.com, and speaks at conferences, corporate events and arts festivals.
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.
Mick Ebeling is the founder and CEO of Not Impossible Labs. He brings brilliant engineers, designers and collaboration-worthy people together to solve problems that matter. If your audience wants a big idea that leads to action, Mick delivers.
