The Leading Speakers Bureau

Senior Manager, Sustainable Agriculture, The Coca-Cola Company

Dr. Ernesto Brovelli is the Senior Manager of Sustainable Agriculture at The Coca-Cola Company and President of SAI (Sustainable Agriculture Initiative). Dr. Brovelli also serves as ad-honorem professor at the University of Florida’s Department of Horticultural Sciences. He has been granted five patents related to the industrial use of plants and has been awarded two corporate creativity recognitions. He has authored more than 40 publications and is a frequent speaker at conferences and symposia. Dr. Brovelli also serves on the World Economic Forum’s ‘New Vision for Agriculture’ board and on the board of overseers for Rollins School of Business. He is an active collaborator in Field-to-Market, IFT, and IFAMA. Dr. Brovelli holds degrees in Agronomy, Horticulture and Food Science and is a former Rotary Foundation and Japan International Cooperation Agency scholar.

“Ernesto Brovelli spearheads a number of sustainable agriculture initiatives”

[expand title=”In detail”] Ernesto Brovelli has a Bachelor of Science in Agronomy from the University of Rosario in Argentina, a Master of Science in horticulture with a minor in food science from the University of Nebraska, and holds a doctorate in horticulture with a minor in food science from the University of Florida. He is a Rotary Foundation and a Japan International Cooperation Agency scholar. He holds five patents related to the industrial use of plants and has been awarded two corporate creativity recognitions.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]Ernesto Brovelli’s position and involvement in TCCC’s activities in sustainability make him uniquely prepared to discuss how issues of sustainability in agriculture affect food companies globally, among other pressing issues today.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]Ernesto Brovelli’s insightful presentations are delivered in a clear and digestible style.[/expand]
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Record Producer, Songwriter, Radio and Club DJ, Television Presenter

Pete Waterman rose from a working class Coventry kid to the global pop phenomenon today, producing and writing over 200 hit songs in the last 25 years, including smash hits for Kylie Minogue, Rick Astley and Steps. In recent years, Pete’s celebrity status has soared thanks to his involvement in TV talent shows Pop Idol, Pop Stars – the Rivals and Pop Idol 2. A very successful entrepreneur, Pete has many business interests.

“Music Legend”

[expand title=”In detail”] A late developer who couldn’t read until he was thirteen, Pete started his working life as a fireman in Wolverhampton in 1961. He subsequently worked as a gravedigger and for General Electric, where he became a shop steward aged 19. As a boy, born in 1947 amidst the war-shattered ruins of Coventry, he had sold coal from the back of a pram to augment the family income. Most people will know Pete from his success in the 1980s when he was a member of the highly successful music trio Stock Aitken Waterman.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]After spending more than four decades in the entertainment business, Pete Waterman’s depth of knowledge and his breadth of experience is unsurpassed. His passion, drive and talent have helped ensure that he remains a musical force to be reckoned with. Amongst his many awards and accolades he has been a winner of British Phonographic Industry Award for Best British Producer in 1988 and was awarded the O.B.E. in the 2005 Queen’s New Years Honours List for his services to music as composer and producer.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]Pete Waterman’s speeches are full of anecdotes and little-known pop facts about his incredible journey that took him to the multi-millionaire record producer and celebrity status he now enjoys.[/expand]
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Chief Economist of the DIFC and Executive Director of the Hawkamah-Institute for Corporate Governance

Dr. Nasser H. Saidi is the Executive Director of the Hawkamah-Institute for Corporate Governance and The Mudara Institute of Directors at the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) and the former Chief Economist of the DIFC between 2006 and 2012. He leads the links with governments, central banks, and international organisations. In 2011, he was named among the 50 most influential Arabs in the World by The Middle East magazine, for the third consecutive year. He has recently been appointed to the Board of Governors of the International Corporate Governance Network.

“Dr. Saidi is an Expert on the Economics of the Middle East”

[expand title=”In detail”] Dr. Saidi was the Minister of Economy and Trade and Minister of Industry of Lebanon between 1998 and 2000. He was the first Vice-Governor of the Central Bank of Lebanon for two successive mandates. He was a Member of the UN Committee for Development Policyfor two mandates.He was a private banker and served as an economic adviser and director to a number of centralbanks and financial institutions in Arab countries, Europe and Central and Latin America.Prior to hispublic career, Dr. Nasser pursued a career as an academic,serving as a Professor of Economics at the Department of Economics in the University of Chicago.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]An exceptional speaker,Dr. Saidioffersa range of experience and thorough understanding of international economic policy and financial market development.He can provide up-close insights on the global financial crisis, the response and what it all means for the future of business and the markets. [/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]His blend of research and business experience translates into powerful and pragmatic advice. Dr. Saidiis passionate about international economic issues in the MENA region.[/expand]
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Vice-President of the IOC

Dr. Thomas Bach is the Vice-President of the IOC and a member of its Executive Board. He has worked with the IOC in various executive roles since 1996. A former Olympic athlete in fencing, he is the Chairman of the engineering company Michael Weining AG, Germany and President of the Ghorfa Arab-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry e. V amongst other positions.

“A renowned expert in the world of sports and particularly the Olympics”

[expand title=”In detail”] Dr. Bach has a Law and Politics degree from the University of Würzburg. He was a member of the Supervisory Board of the FIFA 2006 World Cup Organising Committee, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the FIFA Women’s World Cup Germany 2011 Organising Committee and Founding President of the German Olympic Sports Confederation. In 1976 he became Olympic Champion in Fencing in Montreal, World Champion in 1976 and 1977 and was the winner of the 1978 European Cup of Champions as well as winning numerous national championship titles. [/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]A former Olympic and world champion, as well as an experienced businessman, Thomas Bach offers audiences a unique perspective and inspirational insights into the word of sports and particularly the Olympics. [/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]Highly engaging and inspirational, Dr. Bach’s individually tailored presentations challenge and motivate audiences across the world.[/expand]
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Google’s Head of Media Outreach, Award-winning Reporter / Host & Author of ‘The Digital Diet’

Daniel Sieberg is Google’s Head of Media Outreach and official spokesperson based in New York City. At their offices worldwide, Daniel manages projects & teams related to Google’s marketing strategy, partnerships / sponsorships and media outreach on services including geo-related tools, search, trends, Google+ / YouTube and data visualization. He also trains journalists on how to use the suite of Google tools for newsgathering, analytics and brand building.

‘Business Broadcasting All-Star’ Portfolio magazine

[expand title=”In detail”] Prior to joining Google, Daniel was an Emmy-nominated TV correspondent / host whose work covering science and technology across four continents having appeared on CBS News, CNN, ABC News, NBC News, MSNBC, BBC News, NPR, PBS, The Daily, Al Jazeera English, CNET, the Discovery Channel, Bloomberg, Planet Green, Oprah.com, The Nate Berkus Show, The Dr. Oz Show, Details, the Washington Post and the Vancouver Sun. He has been named a Peabody winner for his work with CNN’s coverage of Hurricane Katrina, and garnered numerous accolades in reporting including a Webby award of distinction and a Wilbur.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]Daniel Sieberg explores better tech management, examines ways to streamline the use of everyday devices like smart phones and heightens awareness of how technology affects our (real) lives and those around us. His research crosses several avenues of technology, business and society. With his finger firmly on the pulse of the digital age, Daniel uses his considerable expertise to offer business audiences useful, actionable strategies covering marketing, social media, new technologies and the environment.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]Daniel Sieberg has been a featured speaker at events all over the world. With a captivating style, humour and wisdom, he entertains, informs and motivates global corporate audiences.[/expand]
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Strategic Thinker and China Clean Technology Expert

Peggy Liu is an internationally recognized expert on China’s energy landscape. She is the Chairperson and co-founder of JUCCCE, the Joint-US China Collaboration on Energy, a non-profit organization dedicated to changing the way China creates and uses energy. She is an advisor to the Katerva Challenge for innovative climate change solutions and an executive advisor to Marks & Spencer on sustainable retailing.

“My life is about bringing everyone to the table – and making sure the table provides the conditions that help get things done.”

[expand title=”In detail”] Peggy was honoured as a Time Magazine Hero of the Environment in 2008, an energy adviser to the Clinton Global Initiative in 2008, a World Economic Forum Young Global Leader in 2009, the Hillary Laureate of 2010 for climate change leadership, a Forbes “Women to Watch in Asia” in 2010, a Huffington Post “Greatest Person of the Day” in 2011, and a member of the World Economic Forum’s Global Agenda Council on New Energy Architecture 2011. She is the winner of The Economist debate “Why China is doing more than the US in climate change leadership. She has extensive non-profit management experience in a wide range of sectors and has a passion for making the world a better place. [/expand]

[expand title=”What she offers you”]Peggy offers fascinating insights on how China is transforming itself from the factory of the world into the Cleantech laboratory of the world. She is a dynamic speaker and can address a wide range of topics relating to the environment and climate change. She has extensive knowledge of developments in China, both on the ground and at the policy level, and links this to the broader global agenda.[/expand]

[expand title=”How she presents”]Peggy is a lively, engaging and charismatic speaker, who is passionate about changing the world to create a more sustainable future.[/expand]
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