The Leading Speakers Bureau

Professor of Marketing, Jawaharlal Nehru Professor of Indian Business & Enterprise, Director of the Centre for India & Global Business (CIGB)

Jaideep Prabhu is an expert in marketing, innovation, strategy and international business. His research has been published in the Journal of Marketing and the Journal of Marketing Research, and he is a member of the editorial boards of the Journal of Marketing, the International Journal of Research in Marketing Science and the Journal of Management Studies. His recent book, Jugaad Innovation: Think Frugal, Be Flexible, Generate Breakthrough Growth, co-authored with Navi Radjou and Simone Ahuja, was described by the Economist as the most comprehensive book yet on the subject of frugal innovation.

Jaideep is a member of the Cambridge Corporate Governance Network (CCGN).

[expand title=”In detail”] Jaideep has a BTech from the IIT Delhi and a PhD from the University of Southern California. Prior to his current position, Jaideep has held positions at Imperial College London; Cambridge Judge Business School (at the time the Judge Institute of Management); Tilburg University, the Netherlands; and the Anderson School of Management, UCLA.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]Professor Prabhu offers his vast experience having consulted with or taught executives from ABN Amro, Bertelsmann AG, British Telecom, the UK’s Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), EDS, Egg Banking, IBM, ING Group, Laird plc, the NHS, Nokia, Oce Copiers, Philips, Roche, Shell, Vodafone, and Xerox among other organisations in Colombia, Finland, Germany, Netherlands, Portugal, Switzerland, UK and US.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]Jaideep frequently develops and delivers executive education programmes about driving innovation, about how multinational firms organise their innovation activities worldwide; and how firms are using emerging markets like India as labs to do frugal innovation. [/expand]

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Leading Technology Entrepreneur, Founder & CEO of Trampoline Systems

Charles Armstrong is a social scientist and entrepreneur based in London. He’s CEO of Trampoline Systems, a software developer specialising in large-scale social network analysis. Trampoline was picked by IDC as one of the world’s top 10 innovators in business software and as Company of the Year 2012 by the Cambridge University Computer Lab Ring. Trampoline’s “Tech City Map” project analysing the East London technology ecosystem was launched by UK Prime Minister David Cameron in November 2011. A successor project focused on the Cambridge technology cluster was launched in November 2012.

“Charles Armstrong is a leading business innovator”

[expand title=”In detail”] Alongside his work with Trampoline, Charles is also founder of The Trampery, a growing network of creative workspaces in London; and also of One Click Orgs, which in October 2012 launched the world’s first online co-operative in partnership with Co-operatives UK. He studied Social and Political Sciences at St John’s College, Cambridge and went on to be mentored by Lord Young of Dartington, one of the architects of Britain’s post-war society. His 2010 essay on Emergent Democracy was published by O’Reilly in their book ‘Open Government’. [/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]Charles Armstrong’s presentations focus on innovation, quality and customer relationship as driving significant growth to meet the increasing market demand for organisational agility. He also talks about a new generation of social analytic technologies that provide insights into customer relationships, collaborations and business effectiveness and how they will impact on businesses across the globe. [/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]His highly innovative views and informal, out-of-the-box presentations make Charles Armstrong a sought-after speaker at symposia around the world. His speaking style and the visuals he tailors are modern and refreshing, and will give a new perspective. [/expand]
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President of The Engine Group Advertising Agency

Robin Wight is a creative legend in advertising. As President of both Engine and WCRS, Robin was part of the management team that led the management buyout from Havas in 2004. For the last three years he has been working on a study looking at the way the brain processes communications built on the latest learning from evolutionary psychology, cognitive psychology, and neuroscience.

“An internationally acclaimed advertising guru”

[expand title=”In detail”] Robin began his career by setting up a student advertising agency while he was still an undergraduate at Cambridge. After working as a copywriter in a number of agencies, he co-founded Wight Collins Rutherford Scott. He remains chairman of the agency to this day, now under the auspices of the Engine Group, which he also helped found and chair. In 1994 he was part of the team that helped to originate and develop the Orange brand. In 2003 he founded the Ideas Foundation, a charity which helps identify and nurture creatively gifted young people from ethnic minorities through the award of Creativity Scholarships.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]Robin has a tenacious grasp on the changing realities of marketing. He stands out as a gifted, bold, sometimes brash, always opinionated and successful executive.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]A charismatic, ultra cool and quick witted speaker, Robin’s speeches are always cultured, entertaining and provocative. He motivates and inspires audiences worldwide. [/expand]
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Highly Acclaimed Film Director, Writer and Producer

Mira Nair is a highly acclaimed film director, writer and producer. From her debut film, the Oscar-nominated Salaam Bombay! to her Amelia Earhart biopic, Amelia, Mira Nair has established herself as one of the most formidable directors working today. Her latest film, The Reluctant Fundamentalist, is a striking commentary on identity, immigration, and terrorism. Away from the camera, Nair has mentored as part of the Rolex Protege Arts Initiative and her company, Mirabai films, established a non-profit, Maisha, in support of screenwriters and directors in East Africa and South Asia.

Mira describes documentary as “a marriage of my interests in the visual arts, theatre, and life as it is lived”

[expand title=”In detail”] Mira was educated at Delhi University and Harvard University. Her first film was Jama Masjid Street Journal which was also her Master’s thesis project. She was appointed as the mentor in film by the prestigious Rolex Protégé Arts Initiative to help guide young artists in critical stages of their development. In 1998, My Own Country was awarded the NAACP award for best fiction feature. Nair returned to the documentary form in 1999 with The Laughing Club of India, which was awarded The Special Jury Prize in the Festival International de Programmes Audiovisuels 2000.[/expand]

[expand title=”What she offers you”]Mira Nair discusses the craft of filmmaking as well as the issues she so passionately explores in her films: the tug of competing worlds felt by millions of immigrants, and ways to bridge the gap between cultures, races and genders. In the process, Nair shows you how film can challenge stereotypes and generational assumptions. [/expand]

[expand title=”How she presents”]Mira Nair is a natural on stage (she began her career in film in front of the camera, not behind), she challenges audiences to think about assumptions, stereotypes, and prejudices, and how these manifest themselves in our relationships. With natural charm and humour she draws her audience into a discussion of the issues explored in her films, as well as the art of filmmaking and the craft of storytelling. [/expand]
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Manager of Social Innovation, Twitter

Claire Diaz Ortiz leads social innovation at Twitter, where she has worked since 2009. She is known for developing the TWEET model — a framework to help organizations and individual’s best excel on Twitter. Claire manages Twitter’s philanthropic, social good, and cause marketing initiatives, including the Twitter for Nonprofits and Twitter Ads for Good programs.

“One of the 100 most creative people in business 2012”
Fast Company

[expand title=”In detail”] Claire holds an MBA from Oxford University, where she was a Skoll Foundation Scholar for Social Entrepreneurship. She also holds a B.A. and an M.A. in Anthropology from Stanford University. She is the co-founder of Hope Runs, a non-profit organization operating in AIDS orphanages in East Africa. Claire got her start in the non-profit world while working as an anthropology consultant with international volunteer organizations to encourage programming that improves volunteer experiences in the field. She is a writer and blogger on topics as diverse as saving money, natural living and Generation Y.[/expand]

[expand title=”What she offers you”]Claire shows international audiences exactly how to connect with people and by using Twitter how anyone can become a potential partner a collaborator and an inspiration. She explains how social media is changing the way we communicate and do business and helps organizations and individuals to profit the benefits of social media.[/expand]

[expand title=”How she presents”]Claire’s tailored presentations are highly insightful and eloquently delivered. She inspires audiences worldwide.[/expand]
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Chairman and Founder of WMG

Professor Lord Bhattacharyya is a Bangladeshi-born Indian British engineer, educator and government advisor. He has published extensively in the field of manufacturing and is advisor to many companies and organisations around the world. With many honours to his name, he was awarded a knighthood in 2003 for services to higher education and industry and was elevated to the Lords in 2004.

[expand title=”In detail”] In 1980 he became Professor of Manufacturing Systems at the University of Warwick and founded the Warwick Manufacturing Group. He has been Director and then Chairman of the Warwick Manufacturing Group, now rebranded as WMG, since its inception. WMG is focused on research, education and innovation in collaboration with private and public sector organisations in the UK and internationally.

Kumar Bhattacharyya is a past member of the UK Council for Science and Technology. He has also served as a scientific adviser to the South African government. He is a Trustee of the Institute for Public Policy Research and served on the National Consumer Council from 1990 to 1993. He is also a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering. He is a past board member of Advantage West Midlands, the Regional Development Agency, and has served on numerous Government committees.

Professor Lord Bhattacharyya has received many international awards. He holds Honorary Professorships in many countries and a Doctorate of Engineering from the Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.[/expand]
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Captain of the Victorious 1995 Country-unifying Rugby World Cup Team – The Springboks

Francois Pienaar is a remarkable athlete, trained lawyer and an ambassador for multi-racial sports and civil rights. He reached the highest peak in rugby union: he captained his country South Africa, to World Cup victory in 1995. He was depicted in Clint Eastwood’s blockbuster Invictus. In 2005, Francois was seconded by First National Bank as CEO for the 2011 Rugby World cup bid.

Having been named Newsmaker of the Year, he is his country’s most celebrated icon after Nelson Mandela”

[expand title=”In detail”] Francois is involved in numerous charities and was the founder of the Make a Difference (MAD) charitable organisation when he returned to SA. Francois was approached by the First Rand Group where he became head of sponsorships and strategic business development. He left First Rand Bank to follow his passion for sport, media and entertainment and started Advent Sport Entertainment and Media Pty Ltd in 2009. Francois became Provincial Chairman of First National Bank in the Western Cape until 2009.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]Francois regularly shares his amazing journey of leadership, perseverance and remarkable human spirit. He has proved himself an inspirational leader and is one of the few men on earth who can genuinely claim to have united South Africa behind a common cause. [/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]His charisma, leadership and strength of character place him much in demand to speak about the game he loves with a passion all over the world.[/expand]
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Entrepreneur, Founder of the Green School in Bali

John Hardy is renowned for making unconventional ideas happen and driving broader impact in the community and environment that surround his enterprises. A creative visionary who harnesses excellence and innovation with his teams and business partnerships, John has always been at the leading edge when it comes to unlocking the boundaries of the design process, creating unforgettable products and environments and motivating his team to dream the impossibilities.

“A creative visionary”

[expand title=”In detail”] In less than a decade, John grew his namesake luxury jewelry business in Bali, Indonesia into an international brand sold at the John Hardy flagship stores, Harrod’s, Lane Crawford, Isetan, Neiman Marcus, Nordstroms and Saks Fifth Avenue known for its well attuned aesthetics, originality and accessibility. Since selling his shares of the company, John has spoken at TED Global about his pioneering Green School and today, he oversees and inspired the founding of award winning Green Village, innovative Ibuku design firm and top ranking Bambu Indah hotel. [/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]John is a charismatic, action-invoking speaker who takes the audience on a journey by drawing on rich stories rooted in his experience as an entrepreneur.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]John is an effervescent and inspirational speaker whose enthusiasm and popularity has a positive impact on company presentations.[/expand]
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Leadership, Creativity Expert

Dr. Mario Alonso Puig is a doctor and neurologist and an expert on positive psychology, leadership, motivation, creativity, business innovation and change management. He is one of the top researchers in human intelligence. In the business world, Dr. Puig is considered one of the most prestigious speakers, thanks to his seminars, conferences and training workshops.

“A positive thought is able to strengthen our immune system”

[expand title=”In detail”] A physician by training, he has practiced for 26 years and is Fellow in Surgery at Harvard University Medical School as well as Member of the Academy of Sciences of New York. He has been Professor of leadership, communication, coaching, creativity and stress management at the European Business Studies and Training Garrigues, in the Instituto de Empresa, in Euroforum Escorial and the UFV. He has been awarded with the maximum communication and human relations by the Dale Carnegie Institute of New York. He holds a Masters in Hospital Management from IESE and Certificate in Coaching for Leadership and Professional Development by the Tavistock Institute in London.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]Dr Puig has developed a methodology to produce the development of Interpersonal Intelligence, and imagination. He used sound scientific knowledge highlight the close relationship that exists between our ability to think clearly and the proper domain of our physiology and our emotions.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]During his presentations, Dr. Puig shows scientific insights with easy practical application and he demonstrates the close relationship that exists between our ability to think clearly and the proper domain of our physiology and our emotions.[/expand]
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Innovator in Banking IT, Creativity and Innovation Expert

Frank Schwab is an innovator in Banking IT and is the founder of Imacor. Imacor develops forward-looking strategies for banks and IT companies.Between 2000 and 2011 Frank was involved in several IT transformations across the world and he did plan the largest core banking driven IT transformation, globally. He lectures Information Management, Finance and Insurance atWiesbaden Business School,which is about the fundamentals of creativity and its application in the corporate

“He is passionate about Banking IT, innovation and future-proof IT landscapes of banks”

[expand title=”In detail”] He is winner of three FST Awards “Mobile Banking”, “The New Online Banking Architecture” and “Touch Banking at Q110 – The Deutsche Bank of the Future” in 2009 and 2010.Amongst others, Frank headed Deutsche Bank’s online banking & broking, ran a global innovation initiative and gained experience as Director for Strategic Development. He holds a degree in computer & business science from the UniversityofMannheim, Germany and an Executive MBA from Ashridge Business School, London, UK.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]His expertise in the field and qualities as a presenter makes his talks very enjoyable. Frank’s inspiration and insights are a great asset to any organisation. [/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]Frank Schwab is an engaging speaker, visionary – excellent mix between existing scenarios, ideas and outlook. Both, content and presentation style provide a lot of inspiration to the audience.[/expand]
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