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Jonathan Aitken

 

Former high flying MP, Jonathan Aitken is a best selling author, regular contributor to TV and radio and newspapers and is an outstanding political, business or after dinner speaker.
 

 
Kriss Akabusi: MBE MA

 

Kriss' athletic career began in the Army Physical Training Corp. He went on to win an array of medals in hurdling and relay including Olympic, Commonwealth and European Championships. He currently works in media and PR is the CEO of the Akabusi Company, Founding Director of REACH and is an inspirational speaker.

 
Lord Ashdown: GCMG KBE PC

 

Paddy Ashdown entered politics following a career in the foreign office having served in the Royal Marines. He became Leader of the Liberal Democrats in 1988 and was made a peer in 2001 following his retirement from the commons. Until recently he stood as the UN's Chief Administrator in Bosnia.

 

 

 

 

 

 
Tony Ball: MBE

 

Acknowledged worldwide as one of Britain's top marketers, Tony is the man who launched the Mini-Car in the sixties. In recent years he has staged opening and closing ceremonies for events such as the rugby and cricket World Cup and has added the role of after dinner and conference speaker to his impressive CV.

 
Sir John Banham

 

Sir John Banham is a highly successful and respected businessman and former marketing director. He is in much demand as a speaker and regularly appears on radio and television business programmes.

 
James Bellini

 

James has a long and distinguished career as an internationally acclaimed analyst, writer, conference chairman and speaker, specialising in information technology, retailing, financial services and brand values. He has also been a regular broadcaster on such shows as The Money Programme, Tonight and Panorama.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 
John Bly

 

John's career began at Sotheby's before joining the family business specialising in furniture. He is a lecturer, Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts and a Liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths.

 
Sir Chay Blyth: CBE BEM

 

Chay Blyth became the first man to sail non-stop westwards around the world in 1971. He later went on to amass an amazing amount of racing successes and has received great acclaim for his services within the marketing world. He is an accomplished speaker.
 

 
Sir Chris Bonington: CBE

 

Mountaineer, Sir Chris Bonington is much acclaimed for his ascents on Everest. He has led numerous expeditions worldwide and conquered many previously unclimbed peaks. His most recent exploration was to Shiv Shankar.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Sean Brickell

 

An award winning journalist and broadcaster, Sean uses the colourful experiences of his career to motivate and entertain his audiences. Also an event facilitator, moderator and media consultant, he has worked with many organisations from large pharmaceutical, IT and defence companies to hospital trusts and individuals.

 
Michael Buerk

 

Multi award winning broadcaster Michael Buerk was once named Television Journalist of the Year and has presented such programmes as The Ten O'Clock News and 999 reporting on emergencies. In addition he lectures on international, environmental, political and industrial issues.

 
Geoff Burch

 

Thought provoking and dynamic, Geoff Burch has been described as one of the world's most persuasive men. His presentations cover a wide range of business issues motivating even the most dispirited of work teams.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Kenneth Clarke: QC MP

 

Kenneth Clarke is currently MP for Rushcliffe. He was first elected to parliament in 1970 and is a former Secretary of State for the Home Office and Chancellor of the Exchequer.
 

 
Max Clifford

 

Max's career in the world of music, media, promotion and protecting some of the world's greatest stars is well documented. He is constantly sought after as a speaker at universities, conferences and corporate events and has a great deal of involvement orchestrating PR campaigns and fund-raising activities raising awareness for charities.

 
Lord Sebastian Coe

 

Former athlete and politician, Lord Coe led London's bid for the 2012 Summer Olympics (and subsequently became Chairman of the London Organising Committee for the Olympic Games.) He was recently elected vice president of the International Association of Athletics Federations. He is much sought after as a speaker.

 

 

 

 

 

 
Pete Cohen

 

Former athlete and politician, Lord Coe led London's bid for the 2012 Summer Olympics (and subsequently became Chairman of the London Organising Committee for the Olympic Games.) He was recently elected vice president of the International Association of Athletics Federations. He is much sought after as a speaker.

 
Sam Curtis

 

Sam Curtis is a dynamic keynote speaker focussing on exploring real business challenges with his humorous presentations. His ability to communicate with audiences inspiring self-motivation and belief have been extremely well received.
 

 
Graham Davies

 

Graham Davies is a leading expert in interpersonal communication. A qualified barrister, today Graham concentrates on link presenting, keynote speaking and presentation coaching covering in the region of 100 events each year.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Richard Denny

 

Richard Denny is a leading authority on business growth. Heralded as one of the UK 's foremost business advisors, consultants, mentors and coaches, he is the founder and chairman of The Richard Denny Organisation providing in-house training on all major aspects of successful business practice.
 

 
Frank Dick: OBE

 

Frank Dick uses his expertise derived from years of experience in athletics coaching to motivate in many areas particularly business. He is considered one of the UK 's most outstanding speakers.
 

 
Richard Dunwoody: MBE

 

Former Champion National Hunt Jockey and most successful in history to date, including twice winner of The Grand National. He now coaches up and coming young jockeys and is Consultant to trainer Richard Phillips.

 

 

 

 

 

 
Frances Edmonds

 

Frances Edmonds graduated from Cambridge and initially worked in Brussels as a conference interpreter. Following marriage to cricketer Phil Edmonds, she wrote a best seller entitled Another Bloody Tour thus launching her career as a talented and entertaining author, broadcaster and speaker.
 

 
Sir Tom Farmer: CBE KCSG

 

Sir Tom Farmer was the founder chairman of Kwik-Fit Holdings plc. He currently holds a number of appointments including Chairman of the Trustees of the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, Chairman of Investors in People, Scotland, is a Board Member of Investors in People, UK and the owner of Hibernian FC. He is a highly informative and inspirational keynote speaker.

 
Sir Ranulph Fiennes: OBE Bt

 

Since leading the British expedition on the White Nile in 1969 Sir Ranulph has been instrumental in the planning of many exploratory expeditions. Together with Dr Michael Stroud he achieved the first unsupported crossing of the Antarctic Continent in the Pentland South Pole expedition. A best selling author Sir Ranulph has recently taken up running marathons for charity.

 

 

 

 

 

 
Sir David Frost OBE

 

Sir David began presenting TV programmes when still an undergraduate at Cambridge. He found early fame with That Was The Week That Was and has hosted high profile interviews ever since. He currently fronts the breakfast show Frost On Sunday.
 

 
Duncan Goodhew: MBE

 

Duncan Goodhew is one of Britain's most respected athletes. Olympic swimmer and medallist of the 70's and 80's, he also represented GB in the 2 and 4 man bobsleigh at the European Championships. Now an acclaimed businessman, Duncan is a superb motivational and after dinner speaker.
 

 
Rt Hon William Hague: MP

 

William is currently Shadow Foreign Secretary and a senior member of the Foreign Cabinet. Prior to serving as Leader of the Conservative Party, William held a number of other prominent posts. Before entering parliament, William Hague worked for Shell UK and McKinsey & Co. He became MP for Richmond, Yorkshire in 1989, the constituency he still represents. A seasoned raconteur with superb business skills, William is an accomplished speaker.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Ray Hammond

 

Ray Hammond is world renowned as a leading futurologist, technology analyst and commentator on the digital age. Founder and developer of a number of businesses around the world, Ray is in great demand as a keynote speaker providing many lectures and workshops on his given subject.
 

 
Robert Heller

 

Robert Heller is one of Britain 's best selling authors and a speaker on business management. The founder editor of Management Today, he was instrumental in turning the magazine into Britain 's leading periodical.
 

 
Penny Hughes

 

Penny Hughes has carved a reputation for herself as one of the UK's most outstanding businesswomen. Her career really took off with the appointment as Brand Manager with Coca-Cola since when, she has held a number of non-executive roles with some of the business world's leading companies. Her presentations have been described as incredibly motivating, inspiring and powerful, delivered with passion and rhetorical wit.

 

 

 

 

 

 
Sir Bernard Ingham

 

Sir Bernard began his career in journalism before rising to greater prominence as Chief Press Secretary to Margaret Thatcher. Sir Bernard is a highly distinguished after dinner speaker.

 
Rt Hon Charles Kennedy: MP

 

Charles Kennedy embarked on a career in broadcasting and journalism before moving into politics. He served as UK Party President of the SDP, Deputy Governor of the Liberal Democratic Foreign Affairs Defence and Overseas Development Committee and Party Spokesmen before being elected Leader of the Liberal Democratic Party upon Paddy Ashdown's retirement. He retired as Leader in 2005.

 
Lynda King Taylor

 

Lynda King Taylor was instrumental in introducing the first shop steward and supervisory training programmes in the UK and was the first woman to work on the militant production line at the Ford Halewood plant. She later founded her own company working across the globe and is the author of a number of best selling books on the subject of corporate excellence and leadership.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Lord Kinnock: PC

 

Neil Kinnock entered Parliament in 1970 and rose to the rank of Labour Party Leader and Leader of the Opposition. He later was appointed one of Britain's two members of the European Commission and entered the House of Lords in 2005. He is currently Chairman of the British Council which promotes the UK's reputation for arts, science and education and is President of Cardiff University.

 

 
Eric Knowles

 

Antiques expert, Eric Knowles came to the fore when he joined Bonhams, the London Auctioneers. A leading authority in European and Oriental ceramics, Lalique, The Glass of Tiffany and decorative arts. Eric is frequently seen on the   20th Century Roadshow and This Morning.

 
Rt Hon Lord Lawson of Blaby: PC

 

Nigel Lawson is a highly respected economist whose expertise on the European Economy is well documented. A former Chancellor of the Exchequer for 6 years, his specialist topics include the Politics & Economics of the EMU, Future Development in Europe and Globalisation & its consequences.

 

 

 

 

 

 
Alex MacPhail

 

Success came to Alex MacPhail early in his career first as a city broker and then through direct sales. Searching for something extra, Alex founded Speakers International Corporate Development Ltd. Alex has gained a reputation as a humorous and dynamic presenter.
 

 
Sir John Major: KG CH

 

Former British Prime Minister, John Major enjoyed a meteoric rise through the political ranks during the Thatcher era. He served as Chancellor of the Exchequer and Foreign Secretary before taking over the leadership of the Conservative Party. He is currently in great demand as a conference and after dinner speaker.

 
David Mellor: QC

 

David Mellor became an MP in 1979 enjoying a rapid rise through the ranks before subsequently working in broadcasting and journalism. He now runs his own business consultancy and in addition has recently returned to politics. He is a highly original speaker.

 

 

 

 

 

 
Sir Trevor McDonald: OBE

 

Twice honoured by the Queen, Sir Trevor is known to millions as the presenter of News at Ten. An extensive career in the media has included many diplomatic correspondent roles and he is frequently sought after to host corporate events and current affairs programmes.
 

 
Andrew Neil

 

Andrew Neil is a renowned editor, writer, broadcaster, Radio Presenter and business consultant. He is also an acknowledged expert on British and American politics and business. He has recently enjoyed a prominent position in the role of Editor-In-Chief of The European.
 

 
Archie Norman: MP

 

Archie Norman enjoyed a high profile career in business holding prominent positions with a number of leading companies. Moving to politics, his rise through the ranks was meteoric becoming Vice Chairman of the Conservative Party and Shadow Secretary for Environment, Transport and Regions before returning to the back benches. He is an outstanding speaker and one of the most respected business leaders in Britain.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Lord Parkinson of Carnforth: PC

 

Lord Parkinson is a politician and former Cabinet Member of great standing. He came to prominence primarily in the Thatcher era and was made Secretary of State for Trade and Industry in 1983 and Secretary of State for Transport in 1989. He is currently Vice-Chairman of the Conservative Way Forward group.
 

 
Bob Patmore

 

A self-made millionaire having achieved phenomenal success across several professions, Bob is one of the UK 's foremost businessmen and professional speakers.
 

 
Rt Hon Lord Patten of Barnes: CH PC

 

Lord Patten began his political career in the Conservative Research Dept. before finally entering Parliament as an MP for Bath in 1979, a seat he held until 1992. During his career, he rose to a number of prominent ministerial posts including Chairman of the Conservative Party before being appointed the last Governor of Hong Kong.  Lord Patten is much sought after as a keynote speaker on foreign, political and business affairs.

 

 

 

 

 

 
Michael Portillo

 

After leaving Cambridge, Michael Portillo spent a brief spell in the business world before beginning his career in politics where he held a number of Cabinet positions including Secretary of State for Employment and Defence. He was also Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer. Michael acts as a business advisor and has appeared on television presenting such programmes as Richard Wagner's Ring, Elizabeth I and Portillo in Euroland.

 
Michael Rodd

 

Michael is a leading specialist in business media productions. In addition to founding his own company, he regularly contributes to conferences and seminars. In front of the cameras Michael is renowned for presenting such programmes as Business Matters, The Business Exchange and Tomorrow's World.

 
Colin Shaw

 

Colin is heralded as a Guru of the Customer Experience. A founding partner of Beyond Philosophy, he is an interactive, thought provoking, keynote speaker using concepts backed by real-life case studies to demonstrate how companies can better understand the implications of the customer experience to prepare for the future. He illustrates this by developing original concepts, strategic thinking and creating and managing organisational change.

 

 

 

 

 

 
Robin Simon

 

Robin's career spans writing, lecturing and broadcasting on just about every form of the arts including; fine art, antiques, opera and architecture. His broadcasting includes work for radio and television most notably Newsnight, The World At One, Kaleidoscope and the Today programme.

 
Jim Steele

 

Charismatic with the power to educate, inspire and entertain, Jim's presentations focus on the development of high performance teams within the business community.

 
Jeff Stevenson

 

Jeff has made regular appearances on television guesting on shows such as Des O'Connor Tonight & Live from Her Majesties. He has toured the UK opening for star acts such as Shirley Bassey & Tom Jones and excels at conference and after dinner events.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Sue Stockdale

 

Sue Stockdale is a unique combination of businesswoman, international business expert and record-breaking explorer. The first woman to ski to the North Pole, she has been part of numerous expeditions exposing her to extreme survival conditions.
 

 
 

 

 

 

 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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