The Leading Speakers Bureau

The World’s Greatest Football Referee

One of the most recognised celebrities on the planet. He has refereed at the highest level including the 2002 World Cup Final and the 1999 Champions League Final plus countless World Cup and international matches, as well as in Serie A in his native Italy. He is uniquely respected by the players, managers and fans where his calm authority and sense of fair play under great pressure made him the best in the world’s most popular sport.

“The best referee in the world” David Beckham

[expand title=”In detail”] Pierluigi was educated in Bologna, Italy, where he attained his Degree in Economics, and worked as a financial consultant. Best referee of the world voted by IFFHS, International Football Federation of History and Statistics 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002,2003 Named Commendatore dell’Ordine al Merito della Repubblica Italiana , one of the highest honour in Italy, by Republic of Italy’s President mr.Ciampi on 7.1.2003 Doctorate “honoris causa” in Science at The University of Hull (UK), July 14th, 2004[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]Pierluigi offers audiences a glimpse of how he has reached the top of his trade and his dedication to the role which has brought him fame and celebrity, as well as being a former Ambassador for the International Red Cross and FIFA Ambassador. He explains in meticulous detail how he became an official and what it takes to be the best and stay the best.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]His presentations are inspirational and filled with anecdotes and humour. Often under the spotlight of the world’s media Pierluigi is highly professional and well used to dealing with the pressures of a live audience.[/expand]
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Leading Authority on Global Marketing, Branding, Strategy

Sergio Zyman is the Chairman and Founder of Zyman Group and the former Chief Marketing Officer of The Coca-Cola Company. Over the course of 30+ years of hands-on marketing experience, Zyman has conceived a revolutionary set of principles that are proven to translate marketing strategies into positive business results. He passionately advocates a vision of scientific, process-based marketing as the driver of sales and profits and the centerpiece of business.

“ He’s The Real Thing” – Time magazine

[expand title=”In detail”] Sergio´s record as a master marketer includes tenures with Pepsico and Proctor and Gamble, but he is best known and internationally respected for his bold actions at Coca-Cola when he re-conceptualised the company’s marketing strategy and boosted worldwide annual volume from 9 billion to 15 billion cases – the most explosive growth period in the company’s history.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]Sergio challenges audiences to re-think their marketing strategies and he provides the framework to understand customers more deeply and in ways that will help drive growth. He also explains how research-based and results-oriented business strategies and marketing can help accelerate topline growth.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]He energizes audiences with his creative genius and dynamic, unpredictable style. A master of unconventional wisdom, he is not afraid to challenge audiences and take controversial points of views.[/expand]
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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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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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Vice-President of Inditex, Former CEO of Iberia Airlines & Mercedes Benz Spain

Carlos Espinosa is a renowned commercial expert & state economist. He is currently Vice President of Inditex, one of the world’s largest fashion retailers and advisor to Acciona S.A., a Spanish conglomerate dedicated to engineering, construction and infrastructure. Carlos Espinosa was President and CEO of Daimler Chrysler Spain and Chief Executive Officer for Mercedes Benz Spain for more than 20 years.

“A key figure in Spanish business & politics”

[expand title=”In detail”] He has held several high profile positions including Sales Director and Vice-President of the National Institute of Industry in Spain and President of Iberia and Aviaco airlines. He was also a member of the Board of Directors of the International Air Transport Association and President of the Businessmen Circle of the Spanish Association of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers and of the International Organisation of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers. Carols was Professor of Economy at ICADE, a member of NATO’s “Wisemen Group” for the analysis of European industry and consultant at the CEE for the study of the future of the aeronautic industry. He worked for the Spanish Government as Spanish Commercial Aggregate in Chicago and became the first president of Bodegas Gónzalez- Byass who wasn’t a member of the González family. [/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]One of the key figures who have shaped the Spanish business and political landscape in recent years, Carlos Espinosa addresses in his highly sought-after presentations the analysis of the Spanish economy, the internationalisation of businesses and the current sociopolitical environment. With almost 40 years experience, he has seen the positives and negatives in business and management and provides useful advice how to be less vulnerable to the crisis, how to position yourself effectively in different markets and the development of strategic sense for SMEs.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]Carlos Espinosa is a powerful and informative orator with excellent communication skills.[/expand]
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Author and Expert on Innovation and New Management Thinking

Tom Davenport is a Fellow with the Accenture Institute for High Performance Business and holds the President’s Chair in Information Technology and Management at Babson College. He is a widely published author and has written more than 100 articles for publications such as Harvard Business Review, California Management Review and the Financial Times amongst others. In 2003 he was named one of the top 25 consultants in the world by Consulting magazine.

One of the most innovative and forward thinking management thinkers

[expand title=”In detail”] Tom has a Ph.D. from Harvard University in organizational behaviour, has taught at the Harvard Business School, the University of Chicago, Dartmouth’s Tuck School of Business and the University of Texas at Austin. He has also directed research centres at Ernst & Young, McKinsey & Company and CSC Index.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]Tom shows decision makers from a wide range of businesses exactly how to modify and implement new management ideas resulting in improved performance, bigger profits and greater turn over.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]Tom’s presentations are thought-provoking, well-researched, powerful and filled with actionable information and innovative break through thinking.[/expand]
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President of DT Global Business Consulting

Dr. Daniel Thorniley is a leading authority on global emerging markets. He is the President of DT Global Business Consulting and former Senior Vice President of The Economist Group, a position he held for 19 years. He is Senior Consultant to over 200 companies in East-Central Europe, Russia, The Middle East and Africa. He delivers in-house briefings to the boards of major US and European companies.

“Danny Thorniley is a remarkable public speaker. Knowledgeable, insightful, provocative and very funny.” Rt Hon John Major

[expand title=”In detail”] Educated at Oxford University, Dr Thorniley also holds a Doctorate from the Centre for Russian and European Studies and contributes to several journals including The Economist and Time magazine. He makes frequent appearances on BBC and Channel 4 Television, CNN, CNBC as well as occasional radio interviews around the world. Previously Dr Thorniley worked at the United Nations as the United Kingdom representative at the Vienna Centre, a United Nations office for political and economic research, based in Vienna, Austria.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]Daniel offers decision makers a wealth of useful actionable information, focusing on the business environment, market entry and development, banking, financing, politics and economic situation. Daniel speaks about all major markets of the world (USA, Europe, the UK) specialising in emerging markets such as China, Russia, India, the Middle East and Central Europe.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]A challenging, informative and well balanced speaker, Daniel’s scintillating presentations are both high content and factual and delivered with his trademark sense of humour. He is able to entertain the audience through a two-fold approach combining insight and provocative commentary.[/expand]
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Founder, President, CEO & Chairman of the Board of Amazon.com

Jeff Bezos is the brains behind Amazon, that now sells more than $10 billion a year of goods, profitably, and its technology will influence the changes to business and media that will come next. Intrigued by the amazing growth in use of the Internet, he created a business model that leveraged the Internet’s unique ability to deliver huge amounts of information rapidly and efficiently. Time magazine named him Man of the Year in 1999.

“If the Internet was the new rock and roll, Jeff Bezos…was its Elvis … [Today he’s] the ultimate dotcom survivor” BBCNews.com

[expand title=”In detail”] Jeffrey Preston “Jeff” Bezos, a Tau Beta Pi graduate of Princeton University, worked as a financial analyst for D. E. Shaw & Co. before founding Amazon in 1994. His bookstore quickly expanded into dozens of product categories, forcing the world’s biggest retailers to rethink their business models, and ultimately changing the way people shop. From 1990 to 1994, Bezos worked for D.E. Shaw & Co where he helped build one of the most technically sophisticated quantitative hedge funds on Wall Street. Outside of his work with Amazon, he recently founded Blue Origin, a space-flight startup.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]Selected by U.S. News & World Report as one of America’s Best Leaders in 2008, Jeff Bezos is one of the few early Web CEOs who still runs the company he founded. He didn’t invent online shopping, but he almost single-handedly turned it into a multi-billion-dollar enterprise. He provides a deep prospective into the importance to accessing all kinds of information. He offers his unique perspective on how he defined online shopping and rewrote the rules of commerce, ushering in a new era in business.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]Online commerce pioneer, Jeff Bezos is a warm, informative and entertaining speaker with boundless optimism, whose laugh is like a streak of exclamation points. Irrepressibly casting every challenge as an opportunity, his presentations are memorable both for their content and powerful delivery.[/expand]
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Founder & CEO of FutureWorld

Wolfgang Grulke is Founder and Chairman of FutureWorld, a global business and technology think tank, instrumental in helping major corporations and venture capital firms position themselves for the new world economy. Wolfgang is a Fellow of the Centre for Management Development at the London Business School and teaches regularly on the School’s flagship Senior Executive Programme. He also works with Duke CE and Oxford University’s Said Business School. He was formerly founder and CEO, Business Futures Group, a South African management consultancy firm renowned for applying holistic and systemic thinking in a chaotic business environment and creating sustainable business change.

“One of the world’s most important commentators on the future” The Forbes Group

[expand title=”In detail”] As a former IBM executive he worked internationally with IBM for more than 20 years and was awarded the prestigious IBM Outstanding Innovation Award from then CEO John Akers in London in 1983. His article, In Search of Simplicity, won the NACCA award for the best business article of the year and From Value Chain to Marketspace was awarded the AFSM International Writing Award for Professional Writers and Consultants in Boston. He also works with Duke CE and Oxford University’s Said Business School. He is a successful writer and photographer and has been widely published, on the subjects of business, technology, management and marine life.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]With a background in business, technology, nuclear physics, entertainment and marine biology, Wolfgang is an exhilarating and thought-provoking speaker on topics from business transformation to the technological revolutions, paradigm shifts to chaos, fractals and the dilemmas of modern management, With a superb combination of practicality and vision, real out-of- the-box thinking, exploring essential strategies for difficult times, Wolfgang shows decision makers from all fields how to create powerful communication vehicles to encourage and promote radical business and personal change. Wolfgang has addressed audiences in more than 20 countries, in person, on radio and on television.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]Wolfgang is a true visionary and in the style of a Victorian raconteur Wolfgang brings fresh ideas and a breadth of thinking that is rare in today’s focused and specialised world.[/expand]
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