Richard Krajicek is a Dutch Tennis legend. Since 2004 he has been the tournament director of the ABN AMRO World Tennis Tournament in Rotterdam. In 2009 he made a surprise appearance on the professional golf circuit as a caddie for Wil Besseling, having managed him for two seasons. Since leaving the top-level of the game, Krajicek has featured alongside other retired professionals on the Tour of Champions and run The Richard Krajicek Foundation which builds sports facilities for children in the Netherlands’ inner-city areas.

“The ’96 Wimbledon champion was nicknamed ‘Crackerjack’ for his awesomely powerful serve”

In detail

Richard Krajicek began playing tennis at the age of four, and after several successful years on the junior circuit, he turned professional in 1989. He retired from the professional tour in 2003. During his career, he won 17 singles and 3 doubles titles. His career-high singles ranking was world number 4 in 1999 and was named ATP Comeback Player of the Year in 2002. In 2000 he earned ATP’s Arthur Ashe Humanitarian of Year award, and in 1999 the Dutch Postal system released a stamp featuring the ’96 Wimbledon champion. He was awarded The Dutch Sportsman of the Year 1996, organized by the Dutch Olympic Committee.

What he offers you

Having been through some tough times in his career and overcome them to become the only Dutch player to have won a Grand Slam, Richard Krajicek’s story is one with many ups and downs. In his motivating presentations he explains how he dealt with setbacks and gives insights into his ambitions on his way to the summit.

How he presents

Best remembered for winning the 1996 Wimbledon Championships and ending the dominance of Pete Sampras at the All England Club, the 6′ 5″ Dutchman, Richard Krajicek is a powerful and emotive speaker. He speaks about his experiences in professional athletics and the lessons he drew from them.

Becoming a Wimbledon Champion

An Evening with Richard Krajicek

Awards Hosting

2007
Alle ballen verzamelen (Collect all the balls)

2006
Honger naar de bal (Hunger for the ball)

2005
Naar de top (To the top)

Harde ballen (Hard balls)

2003
Een half jaar netpost (with Tino Bakker)

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Milena Kaneva is a journalist who has covered humanitarian crises and genocide (Rwanda), shooting reports in Eastern Europe, Africa, South America and Asia. Her exclusive interview with Aung San Suu Kyi, the Nobel Prize laureate kept under house arrest by the military dictatorship, connecting her to Burma forever. In 2000 she produced her first long-form documentary, The Initiation, about female genital mutilation in Mali, and won first prize at the Festival of Due Mondi. She has become an activist herself, creating the “Freedom from Fear Foundation” to expose human rights problems, to promote and help causes around the world.

“If people around the world know the truth, there is a chance for change. Milena’s film makes it happen!” Vaclav Havel

In detail

Bulgarian born Milena Kaneva studied acting at the Sofia Theater and Film Academy. She moved to Italy in 1987, before the fall of the Berlin wall and began a career as a journalist and producer with the news agency WTN, later APTN. The documentary Total Denial was written, produced and shot by her, the result of six years of hard work in the jungles of Burma and the US Courts. It won her the Vaclav Havel Human Rights award in 2006 and has been shown in more than 50 festivals around the world. She is producing and directing her latest documentary “Freedom from Fear” about the non violent fight for democracy of the Buddhist monks and the Nobel Peace laureate Aung San Suu Kyi.

What she offers you

Milena Kaneva talks about her firsthand experience in gathering testimonies of slave labour, rape and the female genital mutilation. With her chameleon like capacity to transform from actress, to journalist, producer and director, camerawoman and editor- she inspires young people to try and achieve what seems “impossible”.

How she presents

In her highly sought-after presentations, Milena accompanies her speeches with excerpts from her films and video material and anecdotes about her totally independent filmmaking.

Human Rights and the Non-violent Struggle for Democracy in Burma

Totally Independent “Guerilla” Filmmaking

How to Cross the Line from Filmmaker / Journalist to Human Rights Activist: “How One Person Can Make a Difference?”

Corporate and Social Responsibility – Landmark Case “Doe vs.Unocal”, and Chevron in Equador and in Nigeria

Host

Awards

Moderator

2010
Producer and Director
“Freedom from Fear”

2007/2009
Producer and Director “Total Denial”

1999/2000
Producer and Co-director of “The Initiation” feature documentary on Female Genital mutilation in Mali, Africa

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Stephen Fry is one of the few living legends of acting and comedy and a great after dinner speaker and host. As a solo actor, he played the lead in the film Wilde, was Melchett in the Blackadder TV series and is the host of the erudite, but comedy-based quiz show, QI. He also presented a 2008 television series Stephen Fry in America having become known to American audiences for his recurring guest role as Dr. Gordon Wyatt on the Fox crime series Bones.

Stephen has been described as a “national treasure”, “a phenomenon”, and “an epitome of the Renaissance man”

In detail

Stephen Fry first came to attention in the 1982 Cambridge Footlights Revue presentation, The Cellar Tapes. Apart from his work in television, he has contributed columns and articles for newspapers and magazines, and has written four novels and an autobiography. Stephen is enormously well-loved for his numerous television appearances, including The Young Ones, Blackadder, Saturday and Friday Live, Alias Smith and Jones, The Lenny Henry Show, A Bit Of Fry And Laurie, Jeeves and Wooster, The Wind in the Willows, The Thin Blue Line and Fortysomething among others. His film credits include Peter’s Friends, The Good Father, The Secret Policeman’s Other Ball, A Handful of Dust and A Fish Called Wanda.

What he offers you

His presence at any event adds prestige and good humour, delighting fans and non-fans. Now in demand as an after dinner speaker at corporate entertainment events, Stephen is able to use a mix of humour and wit to offer his audiences a memorable and entertaining evening.

How he presents

Britain’s best-loved comic genius, Stephen Fry is a wonderfully funny and highly informative speaker and presenter.

Entertainment

Host

Presenter

Awards

The Life and Times of Stephen Fry

After Dinner

2009
Stephen Fry in America: Fifty States and the Man Who Set Out to See Them All

2008
QI: Advanced Banter (with John Lloyd and John Mitchinson)

2005
The Ode Less Travelled: Unlocking the Poet Within

2003
Moab Is My Washpot

Revenge: A Novel

Making History

The Hippopotamus

1991
The Liar

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Don Strickland has successfully built businesses internationally for both large public companies and private start ups. As a CEO he has consistently combined new technologies and business models to reinvent companies and grow stockholder value.

“Don Strickland provides unique insights into the ‘Perfect Storm’ faced by business today”

In detail

Don Strickland was in charge of Kodak’s digital imaging businesses worldwide and Executive Vice President at Apple Computer heading Imaging and Publishing. He was CEO of PictureWorks Technology, an early pioneer of Web 2.0 technologies, which he sold for $200M to IPIX Corporation (Nasdaq Exchange). He served as CEO of IPIX for five years and under his leadership the company established the standard for interactive imaging on the Internet. He then founded a global Investment Advisory Network, ‘Strickland & Associates’. Over his career he has raised over $300M in direct investment. Don’s academic degrees include a Bachelor’s degree in engineering from Virginia Tech, a Master’s in physics from Notre Dame, a Masters in Optics from the University in Rochester, a Law Degree from George Washington University and an MBA from Stanford.

What he offers you

Drawing from his extensive experience and from shared experiences with other CEOs, Don Strickland speaks on the key topics facing C-Level management and Boards of large companies. He works with the client beforehand to understand their business challenges, venue and goals. He tunes his presentation to the audience, and allows ample time for follow on Q&A and discussions.

How he presents

He adapts to the forum of the client, delivering high added value as a speaker, advisor or moderator. His unique insights into how business really works “from the inside” are fascinating and memorable.

Disruptive Innovation: An Opportunity for New Business Models and Competitive Advantage

Designing “in” Innovation: The Impact of Organizations and Processes on Innovation

The “Four Dimensions” of Innovation: A Model of Innovation for Large Corporations

Innovative Leadership: A New Leadership Style for Times of Change

Transparency 2.0: Meeting the New Challenges and Mandates of Corporate Transparency

Transparency for Government Agencies: The Taxpayers Demand to Know

The CEO Handbook: Adding Value as the CEO

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Geoff Hurst is the only soccer player ever to score a hat-trick in a World Cup Final. Geoff played for England 49 times and scored 24 goals. After 16 years he retired from top flight soccer, and started his own motor warranty business with fellow team mate Martin Peters. However, since 1995 he has been busy with speaking engagements and personal endorsements. As Director of Football for McDonalds UK, he has helped create 10,000 new football coaches, coaching children across the UK.

The only player ever to score a hat-trick in a world cup final

In detail

Geoff Hurst was born in 1941. His distinguished career started in April 1959 with West Ham United at Upton Park. He made 411 league appearances, 88 cup appearances, and in a grand total of 499 appearances scored a massive 248 goals. Geoff was awarded an MBE in 1977 and in November 1998 was knighted for 30 years of service and contribution to football.

What he offers you

Most recently Sir Geoff has turned his hand to public relation activities which include after dinner and motivational speaking. He is able to draw on the similarities that exist between sport and business to motivate and inspire.

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Teamwork

Motivation

Leadership

After Dinner

Host

Awards

2001
My Autobiography 1966 and All That

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Karen Moloney is a Chartered Psychologist, consultant, writer, speaker, and a Director of Moloney Minds. In 1986, conscious of the growing interest from HR in measuring competence at work, she founded Moloney and Gealy with Norman Gealy. Clients included many household names such as the British Government, the NHS, GlaxoSmithKline, Volvo, Philips, Centrica. Karen set up Moloney Minds in order to concentrate on thinking, writing, speaking and working with a smaller group of select clients worldwide.

“As a young woman, growing a successful business from nothing to turning over a million pounds was an achievement in itself, but collecting an enviable client list along the way has been a delight”

In detail

Over the course of her career, she has developed particular theories on the use and abuse of talent and now advises global corporates on future demographic, social, political and economic changes, so they can be ready with the right talent in the right place at the right time. The changing nature of work, what people want from their working lives and how to engage generation Y and keep women on the leadership track are all issues she embraces with gusto.

What she offers you

Karen’s work over the past couple of years has included advising companies on attracting and retaining its top talent, the building of emotional capital within organisations, the development of competency frameworks as a culture change tool, and the creation of career and personal development opportunities to retain individuals. Karen has worked with the biggest, best and most varied private and public organisations across the world, including leaders who have made their mark, and her anecdotes and commentaries on their leadership style and strategy are enlightening.

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The Future of Work

Bedrooms and Boardrooms: A Worker’s Guide to Sanity

Learning Venusian: The Challenge to the Male Stereotype in Business Leadership

Work in 2020

Talent Management

HR Competency Framework

Diversity and Gender Differences

Host

Forthcoming
The Future of Work

1996
Using National Standards to Improve Performance

1995
Competence in Human Resources Management

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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.

DETAIL

Richard has authored and presented over 30 training videos. He is the author and presenter of 3 audio albums. His 5 books are international best sellers and have been translated into over 20 languages.

What he has to offer you

In his keynote presentations Richard offers audiences an informative and fresh approach to selling and leadership, he is also acknowledged as an accomplished conference chairman and facilitator.

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Selling

Leadership

Management

Customer Care

Business Growth

2003
Succeed for Yourself

2002
Motivate to Win

2001
Communicate to Win

2000
Selling to Win

1994
Speak for Yourself

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Dr James Bellini is a leading futurologist and author with a considerable reputation as a thought-provoking speaker and moderator at top-level management conferences and business schools around the world. James has spent more than twenty-five years as a respected TV broadcaster, futures analyst and writer with a strong focus on social, economic and technological trends up to Horizon 2025.

“A historian of the future”

In detail

After an early academic career James joined the US-headquartered futurology ‘think tank’, the Hudson Institute, as its first British member. He subsequently moved to the BBC to present The Money Programme, Newsnight, and Panorama. He has received numerous awards and accolades for his outstanding work throughout his career. For seven years he was a studio presenter with Financial Times Television and Sky News. James has written many books and special reports and is a regular contributor to leading publications.

What he offers you

Dr Bellini addresses issues both present and future that impact on the process of management decision-making. He focuses on a number of specific but interrelated areas of direct relevance to business and government.

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Scenarios for the Next 20 Years and Beyond

Global Shift – the Changing Balance of World Economic Power

Impact of Emerging Technologies and the Wireless World

Living and Working in the Digital Age

New Business Eco-Systems

Future of Work and the Workplace

Innovation in a Networked World

Our Post-Carbon Future what Impact on our Lifestyle?

2006
The Bullshit Factor

2001
Emerging Issues in Rehabilitation Counseling: Perspectives on the New Millennium

1987
High Tech Holocaust

1983
Europe’s Changing Markets

1981
Rule Britannia: A Progress Report for Domesday 1986

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Diana Hayden has modelled for various international brands such as L’Oreal and has served as host for an array of international events, including The Laureus World Sports Awards in Barcelona and the Ad Awards (India’s most prestigious Advertising Awards). She was the Special Guest and Host of the Red Cross Ball in Monaco and has also been a guest and Good Will Ambassador at venues ranging from the Cannes Film Festival to the White House State Dinner.

“A remarkable role model”

In detail

In 2005, Diana hosted an exclusive three-month series on the History Channel, Biography with Diana Hayden. In 2006, she was signed by the Avalon Aviation Academy as the face of the Academy and currently serves as a celebrity guest lecturer for airline personnel training programs. Actively involved with charities around the world, Diana is especially focused on issues affecting women and children. She has helped raise millions of dollars for organizations such as Variety Club, Lifeline, Alert India, and CAP, of which she is an Advisory Board member. Committed to campaigning for Breast Cancer Awareness and HIV/AIDS education, Diana also builds globally with Habitat for Humanity International. In 2001, she made her screen debut in the film version of Shakespeare’s Othello in South Africa.

What she offers you

Highly respected not only in India, Diana Hayden is a truly inspirational individual who tells a moving and motivational ‘rags to riches’ story. Her extensive career so far includes being a Bollywood actress, charity spokesperson and ambassador and a top rated events host, which always guarantees a memorable event.

How she presents

Diana Hayden is an articulate and a warm, genuinely charismatic figure who is an experienced events professional, well used to the pressures of working in front of a live audience.

Charity work with women and children

Event host

Motivation

Communication

Grooming Workshops

The Diana Hayden Story

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René Carayol is an internationally renowned business guru and media personality. René is a regular broadcaster for the BBC and has presented the influential Pay Off Your Mortgage In 2 Years series, BBC2′s flagship business offering The Money Programme and the critically acclaimed Mind of A Millionaire and Man From The Met documentaries. He is a broadsheet columnist, a frequent voice on Radio 5 Live and a regular expert commentator on Sky News and BBC Breakfast. .

René’s focus is on inspirational leadership and culture, bound together with a compelling philosophy founded on his own board level experience.

In detail

He is the bestselling author of the influential ‘Corporate Voodoo’ and ‘My Voodoo’ books, a frequent voice on Radio 5 Live, a regular fixture reviewing the press on Sky News, a former Non-Executive Director of the Inland Revenue and a former Director of IPC Media and Pepsi. René has provided leadership support to the likes of the Prime Minister’s Strategy Unit, the Home Office and McKinsey and Co, and is now an accomplished Visiting Professor at Cass Business School. In 2004 he was awarded an MBE for outstanding service to the business community.

What he offers you

René has built his reputation on knowing businesses better than they do themselves; providing answers and solutions no matter how big or small the problems that simmer below the surface. It is this unrivalled business acumen that has seen René chair and address conferences and business summits across the world, including the prestigious “Leaders in London” event for four consecutive years.

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Extraordinary Times Demand Extraordinary Leadership

Leading Through Turbulent Times

Culture Is More Powerful Than Strategy

Managing A Little Less… Leading A Little More

What Do You Stand For?

When Your Heritage Is Not Your Destiny

Hire With Fire

Continue To Do What You Do Best and Partner To Achieve The Rest

2006
Pay Off Your Mortgage in 2 Years

2002
My Voodoo: A Practical Guide to Unleashing the Magic in You and Your Work

2001
Corporate Voodoo

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