The Leading Speakers Bureau

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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President of PlaNet

Jacques Attali is an eminent economic advisor. From 1981 to 1991 he was special advisor to François Mitterrand and in 1990 he became the first president of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, EBRD. Now, he is chairman of A&A, an international consultancy company and the founder and president of PlaNet Finance, an international non-profit organisation that uses the Internet to combat poverty concentrating on the microfinance sector.

Economic theorist, advisor and author

[expand title=”In detail”] In 1984 he founded Eureka, the main European programme on new technologies. Then in 1989, he launched an international action programme against massive floods in Bangladesh. Recently, he also served as Conseiller d’Etat in Paris and has advised the United Nations Secretary General on nuclear proliferation.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]This former advisor and scholar expounds great insights into the affects of globalisation, the changing world order, geo-political issues and the future of Europe. [/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]A flamboyant and outspoken speaker, he never fails to instigate debates after his presentations. He is in demand for keynotes at prestigious conferences across the globe.[/expand]
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Tennis Legend and Sport star speaker

Martina Navratilova is a former World No. 1 woman tennis player.  During the course of her career, Martina won 18 Grand Slam singles titles, 167 career singles titles and 175 doubles titles, more than any other man or woman today. She was ranked #1 in the world for an astonishing 331 weeks.

Today, Martina Navratilova remains an influential advocate for many causes including women’s issues, gay rights, children’s causes, animal welfare and the environment

“One of the most dominant figures in the history of womens tennis.”

[expand title=”In detail”] During her Golden Run (1981 – 1987), Martina held the #1 ranking for 156 consecutive weeks – winning 71 titles, 12 Grand Slam singles titles and 432 of 446 matches. Among her many awards and honours, Martina was named ‘The Female Athlete of the Decade’ by The National Sports Review, UPI and AP, the ‘Tour Player of the Year’ for a record-tying 7 times, the Women’s Sports Foundation’s ‘Sportswoman of the Year’ 3 times and the Associated Press’ ‘Female Athlete of the Year.’ She was also ranked #14 on Sports Illustrated’s ‘Top 40 Athletes’ list and was named in their 40th Year Anniversary issue (September 1994) for significantly enriching the world of athletics for the last four decades.  In 2000, she was deservingly inducted into the Tennis Hall of Fame[/expand]

[expand title=”What she offers you”]A legendary tennis player Martina Navratilova provides corporate audiences with highly motivating presentations. In addition to sharing her secrets on the keys to winning she demonstrates how anyone can achieve success through determination, talent and hard work. [/expand]

[expand title=”How she presents”]A relaxed and confident presenter Martina Navratilova is in great demand at conferences throughout the globe. She is also part of our Top Women keynote speakers. [/expand]
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The Joy of Drumming

Sewa Beats delivers high-impact, interactive, management education by combining the elemental language of African drumming with 21st Century education techniques. Whether your goal is to promote teamwork, develop leaders, or to energize or reward your team, Sewa Beats management development sessions will deliver tangible, relevant results – with surprising impact.

“2006 has been another fantastic year for Sewa Beats”

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Doug Manuel, Sewa Beats’ director has been drumming since he was nine. In 1995 he attended an African drumming workshop, which inspired him to travel to Africa and study this music. In 1997 he spent six months in Guinea, the Gambia and Senegal studying with a number of Master Drummers. He gave up his career as Production Manager for the BBC to pursue his dream: to get as many people as possible drumming in as many situations and organisations as he could.
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