The Leading Speakers Bureau

Management Guru

Jamie Anderson is a Management Guru and an award winning author. He is currently Professor of Strategic Management at Antwerp Management School in Belgium and the Lorange Institute in Zurich. He brings together the theories and frameworks of business strategy, innovation and creativity. In addition to his work on innovation and creativity, Jamie is acknowledged as one of the world’s leading authorities on the telecommunications sector.

“Jamie’s wit and humour have seen him described as a ‘stand-up strategist”

[expand title=”In detail”] Jamie has been named as a “management guru” by the Financial Times, and as one of the world’s top 25 management thinkers by the journal Business Strategy Review. He has held positions at Antwerp Management School, TiasNimbas Business School, Lorange Institute, the European School of Management and Technology, London Business School, and the Melbourne Business School, Australia.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]Jamie addresses very real business issues such as how to sustain competitive advantage, how to innovate, how to boost individual and collective creativity and how to achieve organisational change and transformation.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]Jamie is a superb story teller, and he believes that the discussion of important business concepts should always be fun. His presentations are rich in multimedia; he focuses on interaction and audience participation, whether for a small after-dinner talk or for a keynote presentation to a conference of hundreds of attendees.[/expand]
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Global Speaker, Author and Management Consultant

Joseph DiVanna is the Founder and Managing Director of Maris Strategies, a research and advisory firm that monitors demographic, social, economic and technological trends to help clients understand how these trends are changing the value proposition for financial services on global, local and virtual contexts. He is also considered one of the world’s leading forecasters on the applied use of technology to generate value in financial services. Joe is also a prolific author and regular contributor to global and regional publications on finance.

“Joe’s lectures bring the theory to life”

[expand title=”In detail”] Joe is responsible for research projects across Africa, Europe, the Middle East and Asia focusing on innovation, financial services and economic development. A frequent television commentator, on CNBC (Europe, Africa and Middle East) among others, he is described as someone who can distil complex subjects down to a common set of ideas understood by anyone. His comments on changing market conditions can be found in major news publications, television and radio. He is also a former faculty member of Computer Sciences Corporation – Index. He has assisted numerous firms worldwide in the deployment of their resources, development of research propositions and learning interventions designed to enhance the capability of organisations.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]Joe DiVanna is a sought-after public speaker on financial services, economics, innovation, emerging markets, customer service, leadership and human capital management. He addresses relevant market trends and offers powerful, practical guidance for interpreting social and technological developments and using knowledge to gain a competitive advantage. The benefits to delegates are memorable, demonstrable, credible, measurable and actionable.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]In his keynote presentations, workshops and customised programmes, Joe DiVanna is a master at tailoring his message to specific audiences of senior executives. His captivating style blends timely and provocative insights and actionable knowledge with just the right amount of humour, interactivity and motivation. [/expand]
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Authority on Leadership, Crisis Management

David Hurst is a speaker, consultant and writer on management. He spent twenty-five years working in the corporate world as an effective manager and extracted from his experience some highly innovative ideas about leadership, the management of change and the dynamics of organisations that promote creativity and learning.

“As a reflective practitioner he has a unique niche in the field.”

[expand title=”In detail”] David Hurst’s 10 years as executive vice-president of the Federal Industries Metals Group, during which he and the senior management team rescued the organisation from bankruptcy, proved to be invaluable experience in testing his ground-breaking ideas on leadership, the management of change and the dynamics of learning. With sales of over CDN $1 Billion, the company employed 1600 people. He began his career in retail distribution, but soon became involved in mergers, acquisitions and business turnarounds, particularly in the steel industry. His thought provoking articles have been published in leading business publications.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]As a reflective business practitioner with a unique blend of practical experience and conceptual knowledge, David Hurst has a special niche in the management field. His areas of focus include crises, leadership, management of change and the dynamics of crisis management.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]David Hurst provides insights to community, government and industry leaders that are highly relevant and germane to the industry’s current and long-term challenges. His audiences appreciate both the candid style of delivery and the well-researched content of his presentations.[/expand]
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Professor of Entrepreneurship and Family Enterprise INSEAD Singapore

Roger D. Lehman is a professor at INSEAD’s Singapore campus where he designs and teaches in open and company specific programs, providing a focus on executive leadership, personal and professional development, change management and high performance teams. His clinical, teaching and organizational consulting career spans over 30 years during which time his experience has included a variety of staff and leadership positions in both public and private institutions.

“Instrumental in helping to bridge the gap between the psychoanalytic and business communities”

[expand title=”In detail”] Roger D. Lehman is a member of the core faculty at the INSEAD Global Leadership Center. As co-designer and Program Director of INSEAD’s innovative Coaching and Consulting for Change Program, he is deeply involved in supporting leadership transformational processes. As managing partner of insite GmbH in Frankfurt, Germany he consults to a wide variety of multinational corporations in the US, Europe, Africa and Asia. He is a licensed clinical psychologist (Indiana, USA) and a psychoanalyst with membership in the American Psychological Association, the German Psychoanalytic Society and the International Psychoanalytic Association.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]Executive Coach, Roger D. Lehman’s focus on developing identified “high-potentials” enables his audiences to improve retention and to tap into an often-overlooked resource of creativity and contribution within their organizations. His unique personal background, combined with his professional training, has enabled him to be most successful in the translation of the concepts and insights drawn from the clinical perspective to direct the application for individual, team, and organizational dynamics.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]With skilfully researched, high content presentations, Prof. Lehman delivers his tailored speeches or workshops to perfectly suit clients’ requirements.[/expand]
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Professor of Organizational Behavior at IMD, Negotiation Expert

George Kohlrieser is an internationally recognised expert on leadership, bestselling author, consultant and motivational speaker. He is Professor of Leadership and Organizational Behavior at one of the world’s leading business schools, the Institute of Management Development (IMD) in Switzerland. He specialises in conflict management, leadership, high performance teamwork, change management and professional development.

‘Care to Dare’ is one of the 30 Business Books for 2013
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[expand title=”In detail”] George draws on 40 years of experience as a clinical and organisational psychologist and hostage negotiator. He works with companies and organisations based all over the world and serves on the advisory board of the Neuroleadership Institute. A popular motivational speaker and a respected media commentator, George has been a guest on the BBC, CNN, ABC and CBS. His work has also been featured in the most prestigious papers and magazines worldwide.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]An expert on leadership, negotiation and high performance teamwork, George knows exactly how to get the best out of people. He uses his vast experience to show decision makers how to achieve sustainable high performance through inspirational leadership, adequate negotiation skills and by focusing the mind’s eye.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]An experienced speaker and teacher, George educates audiences with his highly enjoyable and motivating presentations.[/expand]
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Business Leader, Consultant, Author

Dr. Kozlu has been holding various positions in The Coca-Cola Company since 1996. He joined the company as Managing Director, Turkey, Caucasus and Central Asian Republics Operations, based in Istanbul. In 2000, Mr. Kozlu moved to Vienna to become President of The Company’s Central Europe & Eurasia Group. His responsibilities were expanded to include the Middle East in March 2001 through 2006. Since then, Mr. Kozlu has been serving as Consultant to Coca-Cola Eurasia&Africa Group.

Before joining The Coca-Cola Company, Dr. Kozlu served as a Member of Parliament in the Turkish Grand National Assembly (1991-1995) and headed Turkish Airlines as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (1988-1991) and as Chairman (1997-2003). He served as President to Association of European Airlines in 1990.

[expand title=”In detail”] In his earlier professional life, Dr. Kozlu served as Managing Director of Komili Holding A.S. (1985-1988), Managing Director of Komili Marketing & Foreign Trade Co. (1976-1985), Marketing Manager of Procter & Gamble in Geneva, Switzerland (1973-1976) and Marketing Specialist in the National Cash Register Co. in Granville, Ohio (1971 -1973).

Engaging in teaching assignments at Bosphorus University in İstanbul as well as Denison University in Ohio, U.S.A. Dr. Kozlu has also published eight books on business and economics, including a college textbook on International Marketing.

He holds a B.A. from Denison University, an MBA from Stanford University, a Ph.D in Administrative Sciences from the Bosphorus University, as well as an honorary doctorate from Denison University.

Dr. Kozlu is currently the Chairman of Noktacom Media and Internet Sevices Co. in Ankara and Evyap Asia, based in Singapore. He also serves on the boards of the following Istanbul based organizations: Coca-Cola Satış ve Dağıtım A.Ş..; Anadolu Industry Holding; Efes Brewery and Malt Industry; The Marmara Hotels&Residences, and Foreign Economic Relations Board (DEİK). He serves as a consultant to Do&Co Restaurants&Catering Co. and TAV Airports Holding.

He is a trustee of the following institutions: Anadolu-Johns Hopkins Health Center and Istanbul Modern Arts Foundation.[/expand]
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Former CEO of Garanti Bank

Y. Akın Öngör is a graduate of Middle East Technical University, Faculty of Business Administration. He started his career as marketing executive in different industrial companies.Mr. Öngör joined the banking sector in 1981 as a top executive.

[expand title=”In detail”] In 1987, Mr. Öngör was appointed as Executive Vice President, Responsible for Marketing and External Relations in the Corporate and Commercial Banking Department of Garanti Bank. Between 1991-2000 he served as President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Garanti Bank. In 1999, Mr. Öngör received the “Distinguished Services for Outstanding Contribution to Turkey and the University” Award from Middle East Technical University. Until 2002, he served as Executive Director in the Board of Garanti Bank. During the same period Mr. Öngör was also Chairman of the Board of Directors of Garanti Bank International, Garanti Bank Moscow, Garanti Insurance Company and Garanti Technology.

After his retirement from professional life, Mr. Öngör established a wine production facility in his vineyard in Akhisar, producing Chateau style wines under his “Selendi” brand. He also published two books: “ia orana” covering his memories during his sailing in the Pacific Ocean; and “Benden Sonra Devam” detailing successful transformation of Garanti Bank.

Mr. Akın Öngör is the Member of the Board of Trustees of WWF-Turkey. Other memberships include: Trustee – Bosphorus University Foundation; Trustee – WWF-Turkey and Trustee – TED Istanbul College[/expand]
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Social Behaviour, Change management and Leadership Expert, Founder of Ape Management

Dr. Patrick van Veen ’s mission is to make managers and entrepreneurs aware of our biological behaviour. He advises companies, delivers speeches and organises corporate workshops on social behaviour and organises training sessions for managers, in co-operation with the Apenheul Zoo.

“The more you have to lose – the less open you are to change”
– Patrick van Veen

[expand title=”In detail”] Patrick van Veen studied Biology at the biology faculty of the University of Utrecht, graduating in 1993 in Social Biology. He then worked freelance for social organisations, the government and the University of Utrecht. In 1996, he made a radical turn. He decided to pursue a real career this time and joined an insurance company, where he held various positions, studied and specialised as a project manager. He took part in a management development program. In 2002, he became an independent biologist again and started his own company.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]In his pioneering presentations, Patrick van Veen shows how an important part of our behaviour is determined by the same impulses that determine the social behaviour of apes. In his fascinating speeches full of actionable messages, Patrick addresses questions like ‘Why do we show certain behaviour?’, and ‘Why do problems arise?’.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]Using humorous examples, Patrick van Veen draws parallels with ape social structures, helping decision makers create better communication within their organisations, in addition to helping them recognise and solve problems.[/expand]
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Expert on Change Management

For over a decade Dr. Mark DeVolder has motivated and equipped thousands to navigate change, build high levels of trust and become fully engaged at work and at home. He has guided change management projects worth more than 500 million dollars and has an extensive experience as a business mediator. In 2010, 2011 and 2012 he received the prestigious Top 5 Speaker award USA in Change Management.

“Thought-provoking and dynamic. Mark was inspiring and kept the audience charged” PricewaterhouseCoopers

[expand title=”In detail”] Dr. DeVolder delivers dynamic, high energy presentations in both the private and the public sector to Industry leaders and Fortune 500 companies. His customized programs are a mix of practical tools, rigorous research and collaborative consulting to improve organisational effectiveness and to accelerate performance. Mark has engaged audiences from New York to Dubai, from Toronto to Jamaica and from Bogota to Kuala Lumpur. His clients include: NASA, BP Oil, Motion Industries, IBM and PricewaterhouseCoopers amongst many others. [/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]As an expert in the dynamics of organizational change and employee engagement, Mark reveals in his presentations why 70 percent of all change initiatives fail to achieve their stated goals. With straight-forward strategies and convincing business examples, he shows leaders from all fields of business how to drive results to improve the bottom line.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]Mark is known for cutting edge content, valuable insights, entertaining the audience and interaction – all illustrated by humour and memorable stories. People leave with the tools to re-energize, re-engage and transform their workplace.[/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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