The Leading Speakers Bureau

Eye Surgeon, Innovator and Co-Founder of PEEK

Andrew Bastawrous is a Kenya-based ophthalmologist who co-founded PEEK, a low-cost smartphone ophthalmic tool. PEEK was built to deliver eye care in some of the world’s most challenging places, to those who need it most. Andrew is a research fellow at the International Centre for Eye Health. Andrew has been recently voted one of the world’s 30 most influential people in public health and selected as a “Young Global Leader” by the World Economic Forum. He is also listed as an “Eye Health Leader” by the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness.

“An authoritative expert and specialist advisor on ophthalmology”

[expand title=”In detail”] In 2011, Andrew was awarded a Medical Research Council (MRC) and Fight for Sight Fellowship to undertake the first longitudinal population-based study (follow-up study) of eye disease in Africa and the challenges he faced inspired the idea of a smartphone-based ophthalmic tool. He has published some 25 peer-reviewed articles focusing on international eye health and mobile technology in healthcare and has co-authored four book chapters. Andrew was awarded the MRC Max Perutz Science writing Award in 2012. [/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]Andrew Bastawrous explains to audiences worldwide how a simple and affordable digital solution can transform lives. “The Peek Vision” enables doctors to give patients a full eye examination using smartphones. The phone diagnoses and conducts cataract scans, basic eye tests, and uses the phone’s flash to illuminate the back of the eye for signs of disease. [/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]Andrew is an eloquent and inspiring speaker. In his presentations he shares his story with passion and energy. [/expand]

Continue Reading »

Retail Leadership Advisor

Prakash Menon is one of the most passionate and influential leadership, retail, supply chain and logistics authorities. An acclaimed speaker, author and trainer, he specialises in the achievement of success through excellence in Retail Supply Chain, Career Transitioning and Executive Mentoring. He is Partner of the Dubai based executive search firm Stanton Chase, Adjunct Professor of Strategic HR Management at the University of Dubai and Global Partner at Thought Leaders Global.

“A leading expert on retail leadership”

[expand title=”In detail”] PK is associated with some of the world’s best coaches and mentors. He was part of the team which led the transformation of a broken supply chain into a world-class operation, adding millions of dollars to the bottom line. This was one of the largest transformations in the history of the Australian retail landscape, successfully undertaken, despite the time and resource constraints. His remarkable work has won him numerous honours and awards. Prakash also ran his own company PK Menton Enterprises, was Logistics and Supply Chain Director at MYER and Non-Executive Director at Shooii, Australia. He received a Bachelor of Science from the University of Mumbai. [/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]Prakash is an experienced retail supply chain practitioner who can help companies drive their profits by creating high performance teams. He advises corporate leaders across sectors on thought leadership and failure intelligence. Given his personal experience in the retail sector, he is perfect to provide a perspective on leadership insights, best practices and learnings from successful case studies from markets across the globe.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]A dynamic mentor, trainer, author and professional speaker, Prakash combines strong, proven business acumen with wit, wisdom in a refreshingly down to earth manner.[/expand]

Continue Reading »

‘Expert on Retail Trends and the Future of Retail’

Cate Trotter is the Founder and Head of Trends at Insider Trends, a London- based retail trend consultancy that helps global brands create world-leading and profitable retail spaces. Cate also launched two successful businesses, leading to her being named a Future 100 and Startup 100 entrepreneur. Her entrepreneurial background means she is able to talk from experience in her presentations.

“Cate helps retailers innovate and create world-leading, profitable retail concepts”

[expand title=”In detail”] Cate regularly presents to small and large groups, including brands such as Unilever, Chanel, Absolut Vodka, Marks and Spencer, Philips, B&Q, DeLonghi and Lego. She is also used to presenting to senior team members, CEO’s, MD’s, GM’s and Presidents of global companies. Her first-hand experience of the latest trends, her personal connections and experiences have given Cate in-depth understanding of new business strategies. By drawing on these insights in her talks, Cate’s presentations are made highly relevant and timely.[/expand]

[expand title=”What she offers you”]Cate pinpoints what is coming next in the world of retail to help clients gain sales, grab headlines and get ahead of their competitors. She specialises in navigating complicated subjects and boiling them down into a handful of powerful takeaways.[/expand]

[expand title=”How she presents”]Cate Trotter is an experienced and engaging speaker who leaves her audiences inspired and energised. Her presentations stand out by making great content and powerful insights.[/expand]

Continue Reading »

CEO of IC Group &Memberof the Board of Directors at Ballingsløv International

Mads Ryder is one of Denmark’s most renowned managers. In December 2015 he was elected Member of the Board of Directors atBallingsløv International and in 2013 he joined premium fashion group IC Group as their CEO.From 2009 to 2013 he served as CEO and President of Royal Copenhagen, one of Denmark’s historical and superior manufacturers of hand-painted porcelain founded in 1775.In addition, he served as a Non-Executive Board Member of Jensen’s Bøfhus and MLA Gruppen.

“One of Denmark’s leading managers”

[expand title=”In detail”] Mads holds a Master of Business Law from Aarhus University. A former Captain of the Danish Army, Mads has served as Senior Vice Presidentof Weightwatchersfor Continental Europe and the UK and has spent most of his career with LEGO Groupas Global Head of HR and as CEO of LEGOLAND parks. Besides UK, he has worked and lived in Japan, Korea, and Germany. Mads is also a member of the Board of Directors of Designers Remix A/S.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]In his presentations Mads explains how companies can ‘grow with the time’ without losing their values. He enables decision makers to make the right decisions in order to stay modern and competitive.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]His excellent leadership skills andinspiring presentations make Mads Ryder a sought after speaker at conferences around the globe.[/expand]

Continue Reading »

Sustainable and Ethical Business Expert, Founder and Director of People Tree

Safia Minney MBE, FRSA is Founder and Director of People Tree, the pioneering Fair Trade and sustainable fashion and lifestyle brand. She developed the first organic and Fair Trade clothing supply chain and is recognised by the World Economic Forum as an Outstanding Social Entrepreneur.

“Safia is a proven and effective thought leader and campaigner for social justice and environmental impact”

[expand title=”In detail”] After working for Creative Review magazine in London, Safia’s travels in Asia brought the reality of social injustice and environmental devastation front of mind. She decided to use her experience in marketing and publishing to promote social, arts and environmental publications and organisations. In 1989,Safia launched People Tree, the highest profile Fair Trade company in Japan, with over 1,500 stockists and three flagship stores. In 2000, Safia launched People Tree in London and today the company sells throughout Europe in over 200 stores. Safia drove the business as CEO, Creative Director, Head of Fair Trade supply chain development and led its promotion through marketing and PR in Europe and Japan.[/expand]

[expand title=”What she offers you”]Safia focuses on promoting the ethical fashion cause beyond People Tree. In her presentations, Safia shares her knowledge and experience with audiences who want to put social impact and sustainability at the heart of their commercial or social business.[/expand]

[expand title=”How she presents”]Safia’s engaging and powerful message makes her a perfect choice to address audiences around the globe.[/expand]

Continue Reading »

French High Wire Artist

Philippe Petit is a French High Wire Artist, Street Performer, Magician, Visual Artist, Lecturer and the author of 10 books. He electrified New York City and the world with his early morning high wire walk between the twin towers in 1974. This was no spur-of-the-moment fluke, but the result of six years of globetrotting preparation abetted by a motley crew of accomplices. Philippe’s memoir, ‘To Reach the Clouds’, recounting the “coup” is the basis for the Academy Award-winning documentary Man on Wire as well as the recent 3-D feature film, The Walk, directed by Robert Zemeckis.

“I, like everybody else, have a certain fear of heights”

[expand title=”In detail”] Since his clandestine walk between the Twin Towers, Philippe Petit has performed more than 80 high wire-walks around the world including Tokyo, Jerusalem, Paris, Sydney and New York City, many of which are high wire plays uniquely, conceived, directed and performed by Philippe on the high wire. He has been an Artist-in-Residence at the Cathedral Church of St John the Divine – the largest Gothic Cathedral in the world – in New York City for more than 30 years. [/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]Philippe reveals fresh and unconventional ways of going about the artistic endeavour and has a unique way to share with the audience his singular creativity process. His strategies and insights will resonate with performers of every stripe, practitioners of the non-performing arts and professionals in search of new ways of meeting challenges.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]Philippe Petit twinkles in front of his audiences, exuding such voluble Gallic esprit that he is able to hold us in his spell on his own. In a visual and dynamic style, he combines storytelling, drawings, audience participation and even magic tricks to address topics often neglected in today’s world: passion, tenacity, intuition, faith, dealing with mistakes, problem solving and cheating the impossible.[/expand]

Continue Reading »

Former Hostage Negotiator

Richard Mullender is a former Lead Trainer at the National Hostage and Crisis Negotiation Unit at Scotland Yard. He has more than 25 years experience working in the London Metropolitan Police. As a hostage negotiator, Richard has built his career on developing elite-level listening skills. At Scotland Yard, he was responsible for designing and delivering the ‘National Negotiators Course’ for experienced crisis negotiators. He also designed the latest Advanced Interviewing course for detectives. He is currently retained as an adviser to a new television series portraying hostage negotiations and murder investigations.

“An expert in elite-level listening”

[expand title=”In detail”] In addition to extensive crisis negotiation field experience in the UK, Richard was also deployed to Afghanistan and has been active across a wide range of international negotiation assignments. Outside the world of policing, Richard has delivered programmes for teams at Shell, BAE, IMI, Oracle, Cambridge University, BNP Paribas, SAS Software, the Tate Gallery, The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants. He has also delivered a succession of highly successful 4-day public courses for executives in the Gulf region over the past five years.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]With his unique background in the techniques of witness/suspect interviewing and hostage negotiation, Richard brings the challenges of communication into the world of business. He provides audiences with highly effective listening and communication skills which can be applied to all areas in business to gain trust, exert influence more effectively and to help successfully manage any situation.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]Richard delivers his captivating presentations in a refreshingly direct, no-nonsense style with plenty of humour. Charming and engaging, Richard is highly sought-after as a speaker or workshop presenter. [/expand]

Continue Reading »

Former Midfielder for Real Madrid & Chairman of the Luís Figo Foundation

Luís Figo is one of the greatest soccer players of all-time. Renowned for his creativity and ability to get past defenders, he played for Sporting CP, FC Barcelona, Real Madrid and Internazionale and won a record 127 caps for the Portuguese national football team. He is the Chairman of the Luís Figo Foundation which he set up in 2003 to help underprivileged children and youngsters. In addition, he is an Ambassador of the Laureus Foundation Spain and an Ambassador of the Play Safe Project, promoted by Fundación Mapfre. He retired from football in 2009.

“One of the greatest footballers of all time and an Ambassador for social projects around the globe”

[expand title=”In detail”] Luís was a member of the teams that won four La Liga titles, four Serie A title and a UEFA Champions League. He led Portugal to their best World Cup finish since 1966 in 2006. Luís works now closely with Internazionale, serving as an ambassador at functions across Europe. He is also a board member of the Inter Campus charity project run by Internazionale.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]Football, which is passion, became a language in itself, and is now probably one of the most powerful languages in the world. In his presentations Luis Figo shares his passion for football as well as his commitment for social projects and solidarity towards those in the world who are in the need. [/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]Highly charismatic with an impressive sports career and an immense social commitment, Luís Figo is a sought after commentator and guest at the most prestigious events around the globe.

[/expand]

Continue Reading »

Technology & Visual Effects Expert

Jordan Soles is a respected technology expert. As the CTO of Rodeo FX, he oversees all technological aspects of the company, from IT infrastructure decisions, to software and pipeline design, through production management. In recognition of his skills, Jordan was given the honour of participating on the VES Tech Council in 2012 and became a consultant for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for their Colour and Encoding system.

“Jordan’s work ethic and integrity translate to tremendous leadership”

[expand title=”In detail”] Jordan has a degree in Artificial Intelligence and Cognitive Science from the University of Toronto. He held a variety of visual effects positions which include Digital Production Manager with a special focus on digital resource management, director of technology and R&D to finally his current position overseeing all aspects of VFX technology. Jordan’s strong technological skills have allowed him to find new and interesting ways to utilise software to improve both, companies’ efficiency and functionality. [/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]In his presentations, Jordan brings a creative and innovative approach to solving technological problems. He helps decision makers to improve workflow and the final product. [/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]His logical and creative approach and his extensive work experience make Jordan Soles a sought after commentator on technology and innovation.[/expand]

Continue Reading »

Cyber Security Specialist

James Lyne is the Global Head of Security Research for Sophos, one of the world’s largest security companies, trying to defend against malicious code. He is a self-professed ‘massive geek’ and has technical expertise spanning a variety of the security domains from forensics to offensive security. In an ever-expanding world of networked mobile devices, security threats are more widespread than ever, James believes that if we continue to ignore basic best practices, security is on a trajectory of failure.

“An expert on developments in technology and security challenges”

[expand title=”In detail”] James is also a Certified Instructor and Director, EMEA for the SANS Institute where he teaches a variety of subjects including incident handling and ethical hacking. For the past 10 years he has researched malware, hacking and cryptography. He has worked with many of the world’s largest organisations on security strategy, handled a number of severe incidents and is a frequent industry advisor. He has given multiple TED talks, including at the main TED event. He’s also appeared on a long list of national TV programs including CNN, NBC and BBC News.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]James is a firm believer that one of the biggest problems of security is making it accessible and interesting to those outside the Security Industry. As a result, he makes the most of every opportunity he can to educate audiences about security threats using incredible live demonstrations to show exactly how the cyber criminals do it. [/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]James exposes technology’s vulnerabilities while elevating the security awareness of everyday users. His gift lies in his ability to explain complicated concepts and abstract threats to diverse audiences around the world in a clear and easy to understand format.[/expand]

Continue Reading »