Feb
03
2010
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Former Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer of Wal-Mart
Joining Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. in 1970, Jack served in several capacities including District Manager; Vice President of Security (now known as Loss Prevention); Vice President of Store Operations; Executive Vice President of Store Operations, Personnel, and Merchandise; President and Chief Operating Officer; and Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer. He was appointed to the Wal-Mart Board of Directors in 1977 and served on Wal-Mart’s Executive Committee.
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Jan
22
2010
Motivational Speaker and Facilitator
Marc Hogan’s growing reputation as an expert in the fields of communication and sales has led him to become one of the most sought after speakers in the UK. An ex-sales and marketing professional with over 10 years experience, Marc’s S.A.L.E.S. and Inspirational Communication programmes have inspired audiences across the UK to improve their communication and influencing skills. They love his unique approach to personal and business achievement underpinned by his 7 Keys for Success.
“Persuade, empower & perform”
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Nov
13
2009
Author and Leading Authority on Innovation, Creativity and Leadership
Nigel Barlow has a reputation as one of the world’s most dynamic business speakers. He is also a strategic coach, consultant and author, working with large organisations in over 20 countries. Nigel is founding director of an international consultancy company and was also a founding director of the Tom Peters Group consulting business in the UK.
The master of applying creative thinking to customer service.
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Oct
28
2009
Renowned Authority on Customer Centered Growth, Entrepreneur and Award-winning Author
Richard Whiteley is the Principal of The Whiteley Group, dedicated to helping indiviuals and organisations realize and expand their potential by designing and presenting customized, exciting and provocative speeches and workshops. Most recently, he held the position of Vice Chairman of The Forum Corporation, an industry-leading, 700 man-strong, global training and consulting firm. His award-winning best seller, ‘The Customer-Driven Company’, was named one of the top four business books of 1991 by Fortune Magazine. ‘Customer-Centered Growth’, was selected as a Business Week best-seller, and named one of the top five business books by Selling Magazine.
“Increases expectations”
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Oct
23
2009
Global Business Strategist
Akio Miyabayashi was a former CEO of Minolta Europe, responsible for the launch of Minolta Europe in 1965, and Minolta’s own distribution network in the USA 1966, he became CEO Minolta Europe in 1975.
His clear understanding of the criteria and driving forces of global competitiveness enabled him to successfully develop the European Operations of this multi-national corporation from a staff of 17 in 1965 to 5,200 in 1995 when he became a senior corporate adviser for the Minolta worldwide. His ability to understand the different cultures of the world and utilizing it for the successful growth, enabled Minolta to become a major player in the European market, with 44 companies and subsidiaries and 2 factories throughout Europe, including Eastern Europe and some parts of the former Soviet Union.
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Oct
14
2009
‘The Alternative Business Guru’
Geoff Burch has a wealth of experience in illustrating the thinking required to find business success. He is equally at ease delivering presentations at conferences, and as a highly amusing after dinner speaker. Geoff covers everything from sales and negotiation to customer care and how they can be improved. Geoff has spent years perfecting his art and is able to construct precise training programmes to suit all companies, and to motivate the individuals involved. Geoff currently presents BBC2’s All Over the Shop, a show that provides a humorous yet practical approach to the problems that businesses face.
“The Hell’s Angel of Management Consultancy” Financial Times
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Oct
09
2009
Director of Entrepreneurial Leadership Centre
Colin Turner is an extraordinary entrepreneur with a flair for unlocking business and personal success in others. He is presently the President of Futuremedia Learning, the UK’s leading learning and brand communications company as well as Vice President of Business Bureau liaising with the UK Government on improving business practise. The author of 15 books published in 38 languages, he shares remarkable knowledge on all aspects of successful entrepreneurial thinking.
“A leading authority on business, lifestyle and management” Time
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Sep
24
2009
The UK’s Guru of Motivation and Chairman of the Richard Denny Group
Richard Denny is the most inspirational business speaker in the UK and over the past 20 years he has become a legend on the international speaking circuit. His company, the Richard Denny Group, is recognised at the forefront of business training on selling, leadership and management, customer care and business growth.
Richard has had a fascinating career, brought up in a rectory his father was a Rector Baronet – he chose agriculture!! From this he branched out into building a successful farm food wholesale business.
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Sep
02
2009
World Authority on International Business and Corporate Strategy
Gordon Hewitt is widely acknowledged as one of the world’s leading authorities on how to compete and create advantage in dynamic, complex markets. He is presently Adjunct Professor of Business Administration at the Stephen M Ross School of Business, University of Michigan and he consults at Board level for many international corporations.
One of the world’s leading authorities on creating advantage in complex markets
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Aug
14
2009
International Marketer of the Year
Bob Pritchard has over 30 years of international marketing experience across a Who’s Who of large and small businesses. This expertise and his forthright, entertaining and interactive presentations have resulted in Bob being one of the most in-demand business and marketing speakers in the world.
“One of the best business speakers in the world.”
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Australian born and Los Angeles resident Bob Pritchard has enjoyed an extraordinary 30 year career. His unique sales, marketing, and motivational ability has taken Bob from sharing a two room apartment as a child with three generations of family to international success as a businessman, marketer and speaker. Continue Reading »