The Leading Speakers Bureau

Professor of Information Management & Strategy , IMD, Switzerland

Dr. Donald Marchand is a world authority on demonstrating the business value of using information technology. His special research and teaching interests include how organizations and leaders use information and knowledge to collaborate and compete, how companies develop business models to leverage standardization and flexibility in processes and information systems locally, regionally and globally, and how leaders create organizations where people can fully share and act on what they know and discover what they do not know to learn and change closer to real time.

Champion of the formula for competitive advantage and superior business performance.

[expand title=”In detail”] A former Dean and Professor of Information Management at the School of Information Studies at Syracuse University; before that, he founded and directed the Institute for Information Management, Technology and Policy in the College of Business Administration at the University of South Carolina. From 1997 – 2000, while Director of the IMD / Accenture Navigating Business Success research project, the largest externally funded Partnership Research Project at IMD, a new business performance predictor was discovered namely, ‘Information Orientation’, IO. He is Founder, Chairman and President of enterpriseIQ®, a leading business analytics company.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]Donald Marchand is an international expert and popular speaker on the centrality of information management and technology to the competitive strategies of industries, companies and managers. He has been in the unique position of taking his ideas from research directly to management practice. He is a frequent and acclaimed speaker on a variety of compelling business topics at corporate seminars and conferences worldwide. Over the years, he has been an advisor and consultant to over 100 companies as well as public and not-for- profit organizations globally.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]With over 30 years experience gained in research, teaching and executive program development at IMD, he speaks in a clear and concise manner using real case studies to demonstrate the business value of using IT. [/expand]
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Head of Sotheby’s International Wine Department

Serena Sutcliffe is one of the world’s most admired and respected wine experts. Joining the wine trade in 1971, she passed the Master of Wine examination at first attempt, only the second woman to obtain this qualification. From 1977-1990 she was in the international wine consultant business in conjunction with husband, David Peppercorn. In 1991, she joined Sotheby’s as a senior director, a member of Sotheby’s European Board, and Head of Sotheby’s International Wine Department.

“Chevalier dans L’Ordre National de la Legion d’Honneur” France 2006

[expand title=”In detail”] Serena Sutcliffe has been a member of the Wine Committee of the International Wine & Food Society, the Education Committee of the Institute of Masters of Wine, the International Committee of the British Gastronomic Academy, and a committee member of the Journal of Wine Research published by the Institute of Masters of Wine.[/expand]

[expand title=”What she offers you”]An award winning wine expert and recognised contributor to the global wine industry, Serena Sutcliffe offers audiences wonderful candid observations on wines from around the world.[/expand]

[expand title=”How she presents”]With meticulous preparation and a wealth of personal experience and expertise, Serena is an ideal host and her presentations are both stimulating and highly enjoyable.[/expand]
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The best soccer player ever

Edson Arantes do Nascimento, better known as Pelé, is a living legend and widely regarded as the best soccer player ever.

He is best known for leading the Brazilian national soccer team to three World Cup victories in 1958, 1962, and 1970 and to permanent possession of the Jules Rimet Trophy.

“The King of Football”

[expand title=”In detail”] Pelé began playing for a local minor-league club when he was just a teenager. He was quickly established as an exceptionally prolific goal scorer and soon became hailed as a national hero for his accomplishments and contribution to the game. He is the all-time top scorer in the history of the Brazil national team. Since his full retirement in 1977 he has been an ambassador for football and has also undertaken various acting roles and commercial ventures.

He was voted Athlete of the Century by the International Olympic Committee in 1999 for his Olympic successes and in December 2000, he was named Footballer of the Century by FIFA.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]One of the most recognisable faces of soccer Pelé draws upon his remarkable experiences to offer audiences insights from his life at the top of the trade.

He demonstrates how you can achieve success through teamwork, commitment and passion.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]A highly inspiring and motivating speaker Pelé is in huge demand at events across the globe.[/expand]
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