The Leading Speakers Bureau

Founder & Member of the Fujitsu Executive Institute and Senior Associate at the Judge Business School, Cambridge University

Roger Camrass is an accomplished author and international business strategist with over 25 years of experience in tackling Innovation in rapidly changing corporate environments. From 1999-2001 Roger headed Ernst & Young’s European electronic commerce practice and in September 2003 he was appointed Executive Director of Fujitsu Plc.

Innovative Strategist in a Connected World

[expand title=”In detail”] A graduate of Cambridge University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), he became a research fellow at MIT, participating in the early design of the Internet. After numerous senior roles in the UK, Netherlands and the USA, he headed Consulting Operations of Butler Cox plc, followed by appointments as Partner at Arthur D. Little (92-94), and then European President of SRI (the Stanford Research Institute).[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]An innovative and provocative thinker with unequalled practical experience, he demonstrates how to channel the ever more disruptive and radical forces of change in the connected world to your company’s advantage. His expertise on organisational structure and innovation in today’s business environment expands into consumer trends and individual development within the corporation.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]A highly provocative and inspiring speaker, Roger is in great demand as an advisor, speaker and facilitator for senior executives around the globe.[/expand]
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Author and Results Orientated Consultant

Dr Denis Cauvier is a speaker, trainer and consultant, who has made a career out of helping his clients and audiences become financially successful. A former personal and corporate lender with two of North America’s largest banks and a financial consultant to his clients around the world, he has uncovered the traits shared by America’s wealthiest people. He also has over 20 years of experience in training and human resources

“Denis is widely recognized as North America’s top speaker on the topics of finding and keeping great staff.”

[expand title=”In detail”] Denis has been an active member of the National Speakers Association since 1989, and is one of the founding members of the Ottawa Chapter of the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers. Denis is a certified Master Trainer in the Complete Sales Action System™ and its supplementary program Managing Complex Relationships.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]A brilliant speaker, Denis offers audiences tremendous insights into the world of successful wealth creation as well as talking in great detail about a range of human resources related issues. He offers sound, proven, practical advice along with examples from his highly successful career as one of North America’s most requested speakers.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]Denis engages and entertains audiences with his well prepared presentations which he follows with a lively interactive Q&A session with audience members.[/expand]
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Former Managing Director of the World Bank

Dr. Mamphela Ramphele is currently Chair of Circle Capital Ventures as well as being a former Managing Director of the World Bank, and former Vice Chancellor of the University of Cape Town. In addition to her business interests, she currently chairs the Global Commission on International Migration, is a trustee of the Nelson Mandela Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, Ithaka Foundation and Ifa Lethu Foundation; she also serves as a director on a number of corporate boards including: Standard Bank, Medi-Clinic, Anglo American, and MTN.

“The first African to be a Managing Director at the World Bank”

[expand title=”In detail”] A South African-born physician and anthropologist, Dr. Ramphele was the first woman and the first black South African to hold the position of Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Town. In addition to a medical degree and Ph.D. in social anthropology, she holds a BCom degree in Administration, and diplomas in Tropical Health & Hygiene and Public Health.[/expand]

[expand title=”What she offers you”]Dr Ramphele is no stranger to defying gender stereotypes and expectations, whether it is in the realm of education, medicine, human rights or business. She inspires audiences to make a difference and offers great insights into the business opportunities available in South Africa.[/expand]

[expand title=”How she presents”]A formidable speaker with a natural gift for rhetoric, Dr Ramphele engages and challenges audiences with her inspirational presentations.[/expand]
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Former Formula One World Champion

Niki Lauda is probably known as one of the best Formula 1 racing drivers the sport has ever seen. This three-time World Champion survived one of the worst, fiery crashes ever seen in Formula 1 only to walk away from a near-certain 4th title in 1976. His triumphant second career in the mid-1980s with McLaren saw him as the elder statesman of F1 and the tutor of young “Professor” Alain Prost.

“To finish first, one must first finish.”

[expand title=”In detail”] After recapturing the F1 title in 1977 with Ferrari, Niki abruptly quit to join Bernie Ecclestone’s emergent Brabham-Alfa Romeo team. He won two races for Brabham before, once again, abruptly retiring in 1979 to devote all his efforts to his then-fledgling airline, Lauda Air. He could not resist the urge to make a comeback, and in 1982 he rejoined Formula 1, winning his third GP after returning and the 1984 title. Finally giving in to the years, he retired for good with 25 GP wins after the 1985 season. After retiring he returned to running his airline, Lauda Air. Ousted by boardroom politics after a sale to majority partner Austrian Airlines in 1999, he managed the Jaguar Formula One racing team 2001-2002. In late 2003, he started a new airline, Niki.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]Drawing upon his experiences both as a world class racing driver and businessman, Niki entertains his audiences with his presentations in which he shows the importance of teamwork, motivation and success.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]Niki Lauda is a sought after speaker at company conferences and seminars around the globe. His entertaining and motivational presentations make him a popular choice.[/expand]
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Former World Nº1 Tennis Player

Andre Agassi is a tennis prodigy. He rose to international fame, earning 60 men’s singles titles, including eight Grand Slam singles championships, over a 20-year career. A former World No. 1 player, he is the only male player ever to win all four Grand Slam titles and an Olympic gold medal. He was also a member of three winning Davis Cup teams (1990, 1992 and 1995). Andre is building a lifestyle business through endorsement relationships, joint venture investments and real estate development.

“Agassi will always be remembered as an incredible tennis player”

[expand title=”In detail”] While his tennis career took him all over the world, Agassi always stayed connected to his hometown of Las Vegas, Nevada. In 1994, at the age of 24, he created The Andre Agassi Charitable Foundation. Since retiring in 2006, Andre Agassi has increased his focus on his Foundation and on promoting education reform; creating the Andre Agassi Boys and Girls Club; and developing Team Agassi, a tennis program that nurtures professional players and puts college within reach. In 2011, he was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame for the Class of 2011.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]Andre Agassi is truly a keynote speaker that makes a difference. He candidly discusses his illustrious tennis career, shares insights and experiences from his own life, or explains the goals and successes of his highly-regarded charitable foundation.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]Andre Agassi has a warm, engaging presence that sets him apart from other celebrity speakers. [/expand]
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The World’s Leading Geo-Strategist, Author

Parag Khanna is a geo-strategic, world-traveller and author. He is a Senior Research Fellow at the New America Foundation, Senior Fellow at the European Council on Foreign Relations, Visiting Fellow at LSE IDEAS and Director of the Hybrid Reality Institute, a global advisory firm providing insight into the implications of emerging technologies.

“Parag Khanna is the leading next-generation voice on the future global affairs”

[expand title=”In detail”] In 2008, Parag was named one of Esquire’s “75 Most Influential People of the 21st Century,” and one of fifteen individuals featured in WIRED magazine’s “Smart List.” He is widely published and quoted in media around the world such as the New York Times, TIME, Financial Times, and Wall Street Journal, and appears regularly on CNN, BBC, Al Jazeera, PBS, and NPR. He holds a PhD from the London School of Economics, and Bachelors and Masters degrees from the School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University. He is a Young Global Leader of the World Economic Forum and a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society. [/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]Parag Khanna provides tailored geostrategic guidance for companies to enhance their position in key markets and achieve long-term growth. He discusses how innovations in key leading sectors are rapidly translating into geo-economic and geopolitical shifts address the challenges of economic uncertainty, political stability, and socioeconomic stress. [/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]Khanna’s tailored roadmaps provide wise and pragmatic guidance to corporations and other actors across all sectors.[/expand]
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Britain’s Leading Authority on the Travel Industry

Simon Calder is recognised as Britain’s leading authority on the travel industry. He is senior travel editor of The Independent newspaper, contributing editor for Conde Nast Traveller magazine (UK) and regularly writes for many publications including Travel Weekly and High Life magazine. Since 1995, he has been a presenter on various BBC travel programmes, including Holiday, Perfect Holiday and Departure Lounge. He is regularly interviewed about travel news and stories on BBC 1’s Breakfast Show and on GM TV.

“The UK’s most experienced travel journalist”

[expand title=”In detail”] Simon reports on travel issues for BBC Radio 4’s You & Yours, comments upon travel news features for a wide variety of BBC Radio 5 programmes and is a presenter for Classic FM. He also writes travel books and travel guides, on subjects ranging from destinations such as Amsterdam and Cuba to the business of low-cost aviation.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]With a wealth of experience in the travel industry, Simon offers audiences tips and insights into the industry and what the future has in stall for this multi-billion pound industry. [/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]An experienced media personality, Simon is a relaxed presenter with a great sense of humour and a charismatic personality.[/expand]
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Entrepreneur & Innovation Expert

Sahar Hashemi is one of the UK’s most inspirational female entrepreneurs and a powerful speaker on innovation and entrepreneurial mindset in corporations sharing with the audience her captivating personal stories of building two famous brands; Coffee Republic, UK’s first coffee bar chain, which she and her brother grew to 110 stores and £30m turnover and exited in 2001, and Skinny Candy, the guilt free confectionery brand which she sold to Glisten Plc in 2007. As well as being a bestselling author, Sahar was recently awarded an OBE ‘for services to the UK Economy and to charity’ in the 2012 Birthday Honours list.

“Sahar’s passion for innovation energises the room

[expand title=”In detail”] Formerly a lawyer, Sahar has been recognised for her achievements as an entrepreneur by Her Majesty the Queen and named as a ‘Pioneer to the life of the nation’. She was also named Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum in Davos. She was also named one of 100 most influential women in Britain by Daily Mail and 35 top women in British business by Management Today. In a Shell Livewire survey of role models Sahar was among the top 5. She has been on the cover of Director Magazine, Management Today, Observer Magazine, New Business Magazine, Business 550 and Voyager.[/expand]

[expand title=”What she offers you”]An internationally recognised speaker, Sahar’s captivating and uplifting speeches are unique as she combines her own enthralling ‘story’ with key themes of change management and employee engagement. By telling her very personal journey, she connects with the audience on an emotional level and brings to life the passion, determination and open mindedness needed to succeed. She makes a strong impact, igniting the audience with a ‘can do’ spirit and the tools and habits to ‘make it happen’.[/expand]

[expand title=”How she presents”]A passionate keynote speaker, Sahar’s energy is infectious and delegates always leave events inspired and motivated to stop ‘thinking about it’ and ‘get on with it’! She is also part of our Top Women keynote speakers.[/expand]
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Trendspotter, Founder of Next Big Thing

William Higham is one of Britain’s leading consumer trend authorities, an acknowledged expert in interpreting research and skilled predictor of consumer change His expertise comes from 20 years’ consumer experience. He spearheaded press and marketing strategies at Sony, Virgin and Universal in 1990s. After consulting for media and fashion brands, his passion for cultural and consumer trends led him to launch consumer trends consultancy Next Big Thing in 2002.

[expand title=”In detail”] William Higman regularly consults for brands and agencies alike. He researches and writes leading edge trend reports, runs focus groups and in-house workshops, and co-ordinates quantitative field and online research. He is also a popular media source for information on consumer trends. He has worked with a range of clients: brands from BSkyB and BBC, to Barclays and HSBC; and agencies from Mindshare and Mediacom to Ogilvy and Grey.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”] William Higham provides early warning of future market trends. He uses consumer research and systematic analysis of change patterns and cultural dynamics, to help clients identify and target new consumer markets. His tailored trend interpretation provides actionable, innovative business solutions for today – and tomorrow. His book , the first practical guide to trendforecasting, ‘The Next Big Thing: Spotting & Forecasting Consumer Trends for Profit’ ‘ is published on September 2009.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]He is a is a highly popular speaker at internal and public conferences, PR events, media days and seminars He has addressed events organised by Aga, AOL, Archant, Association of Online Publishers, The Bookseller’s Association, EMAP, Heart FM, Internet World, Mindshare, OMD and World Wireless Forum[/expand]
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Chairman of the Organising Committee for the 2006 World Cup

Franz Beckenbauer is internationally known as a world cup winning footballer and coach. Most recently he headed the successful bid by Germany to organize the World Cup. In 2006 he showed true leadership skills as chairman of the organising committee for the successfully run World Cup. He visited 48 of the 64 games, flying from stadium to stadium in a helicopter.

“No other footballer, as an innovator and as a winner, ever reached such heights as Franz Beckenbauer”

[expand title=”In detail”] The peak of achievement for Franz was captaining his country to World Cup victory in his home city of Munich in 1974. He was voted European Footballer of the Year for the second time after his hat-trick of European Cups in 1976. He had won a record 103 caps for West Germany when, in 1977, he went to play for the New York Cosmos. In 1983 he retired from playing and was appointed the West German national manager.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]Franz offers audiences great insights into the build up and the bid for Germany to host the World Cup in 2006 as well as the inside story behind the most successful World Cup ever. He shows decision makers how their organizations could benefit from the lessons he learned in staging the world’s largest sporting event.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]An inspirational and experienced speaker, Franz Beckenbauer is highly sought-after by business leaders eager to benefit from his impressive leadership skills and apply his strategies to create successful business teams.[/expand]
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