The Leading Speakers Bureau

Groundbreaking Athlete, Fashion Icon, Design Innovator and Model

A record-breaker at the Paralympic Games in 1996, Aimee Mullins has built a career as a model, actor and advocate for women, sports and the next generation of prosthetics. Aimee was born without fibulae and doctors amputated both her legs. Defying all predictions she became the first woman with a disability to compete in the NCAA and went to set world records in the 100 meter, the 200 meter and the long jump.

“Adversity isn’t an obstacle that we need to get around in order to resume living our life. It’s part of our life”

[expand title=”In detail”] Aimee studied History and Diplomacy at Georgetown University. As a model she graced some of the most respected magazines such as Harper’s Bazaar, Elle and Rolling Stones. She travelled the world and spoke at renowned conferences where she created a deep interest in body image, fashion advertising and the opportunity of adversity. People Magazine named her “One of the 50 Most Beautiful People in the World”. Aimee actively assists numerous non- profit organisations and is a founding member of the leadership board to SPIRE Institute, the world’s largest athletic development center. [/expand]

[expand title=”What she offers you”]In her presentations Aimee reveals what is possible. She shows how we can adapt our mindsets, so that adversity and change are not to be dreaded but welcome as exciting parts of our lives. She also shares her experience of creating the rules to success by explaining some of the critical decisions she faced in her life. [/expand]

[expand title=”How she presents”]Her highly personalised interactive presentations and free ranging question and answer sessions are truly unique and engage audiences around the world. [/expand]

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CEO at Ortiz Industry Inc and Former Global Creative Director at Nike

Claire Ortiz is CEO and cofounder of “intelligent fashion” company Ortiz Industry, Inc. For more than 25 years, Claire has built infrastructure and led teams in startup environments and global corporations like Nike, Wilson and UnderArmour. She has garnered a reputation for her entrepreneurial edge and ability to transform brands into major revenue generators. As Global Creative Director at Nike, Claire was hired by basketball legend Michael Jordan to turn Brand Jordan Apparel into a success. She carved out distribution channels and partnerships across the U.S., Asia and Europe.

“A respected apparel-industry executive”

[expand title=”In detail”] Claire’s design background matches her entrepreneurial expertise. She is a self-taught designer who created and sold her own successful label, Smoke Street Couture, in her early 20s. At 26, she was hired by the founder of Esprit Des Corps to be Director of Design, heading the design of all women’s products in the U.S. She also led creative and product development at Eddie Bauer and AirWalk, as well as brands like VH1 and MTV. Claire is a highly sought after speaker and consultant, with clients like MagicSourcing, SPG, Babolat, Tennis Warehouse, Men Chuen Fibre, numerous schools and universities and several others.[/expand]

[expand title=”What she offers you”]Claire Ortiz shares with audiences around the world her ability to transform brands into major revenue generators. Her expertise is based in building infrastructures, creating in depth Idea to Consumer roadmaps, execution strategies for large and small brands, as well as reorganizing teams, building marketing and marketing strategies. She is also known in her industry as ‘the fixer’. [/expand]

[expand title=”How she presents”]Claire is a persuasive and charismatic speaker who has a tremendous knack for making ideas come to life in an easily digestible way. Her presentations are delivered in her natural ‘real talk’ style and a bit of comedy to make audiences feel at ease, especially on complex topics.[/expand]

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Acclaimed Tech Pioneer and Influential Leader on Change

Vivek Wadhwa is one of Silicon Valley’s most influential minds on technology, trends, globalisation competitiveness and future. The tech entrepreneur, business owner, accomplished academic and widely published writer is an innovation agent who oversees the academic programs at Singularity University, an institution that educates a select group of leaders about the exponentially growing technologies that are soon going to change our world. He is co-author of the bestseller ‘Innovating Women: The Changing Face of Technology’ and a regular columnist for Forbes, BusinessWeek and The Washington Post amongst others.

“An acclaimed technology expert and researcher known for pioneering change and innovation”

[expand title=”In detail”] Wadhwa holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Computing Studies from the University of Canberra and an MBA from New York University. He is founding president of the Carolinas chapter of The IndUS Entrepreneurs, a non-profit global network intended to foster entrepreneurship. He has been featured in thousands of articles in worldwide publications. He has collaborated with highly regarded academics from Harvard, Duke, NYU, UC-Berkeley and other universities and his research has been supported by grants from the Kauffman Foundation and the Sloan Foundation. He is a fellow and lecturer at Stanford and Duke University. [/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]In his presentations Vivek Wadhwa shares with audiences how technology will transform our world, disrupt entire industries and create new ones. An observer and researcher on the trends shaping globalization and innovation around the world, he also shows decision makers the keys to remain competitive in the globalised world focusing on business in India and China.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]Highly inspiring and thought provoking, Vivek Wadhwa’s remarks are of great interest for business leaders, organisations and governments around the globe.[/expand]

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International Consultant Economist

Dr. Ven Anantha-Nageswaran is a reputed Global Investment Strategist. Also, he is an expert in social enterprise investment in emerging economies. He has been an angel investor in several socially relevant enterprises and is a Geo-Economics Fellow at the Takshashila Institution, a networked public policy think-tank and education institution which he co-founded in 2009. He teaches International Economics and Financial markets at the Singapore Management University and at IIM, Bangalore. Since 2011, he has been an independent consultant.

“Renowned expert on global economic and investment strategy”

[expand title=”In detail”] Ven obtained a doctoral degree in Finance from the University of Massachusetts in 1994 for his work on the empirical behaviour of exchange rates. His impressive career includes work experience and positions held at several top-tier international banks including UBS as a Currency Economist; Credit Suisse Private Banking as Regional Head of Investment Consulting & Global Strategy; and Bank Julius Baer initially as Head of Research for Asia in 2006, and subsequently as the group’s Chief Investment Officer in 2009. He has written extensively for financial dailies in India (MINT, Financial Express, Business Line and Economic Times). He is also a frequent guest on all the major international television networks.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]Ven provides audiences with sound analysis of the dynamics of economics and finance in today’s business world. Decision makers from all industries will benefit greatly from his valuable insights and his incisive global economic outlook. [/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]Ven’s high content tailored presentations are always well received. His messages are concise and informative delivered in his personal, yet highly professional style. [/expand]

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Renowned Keynote Speaker, Campaigner, Writer and Corporate Sustainability Advisor

Tony Juniper is an independent sustainability and environment adviser, a Special Advisor with the Prince’s Charities International Sustainability Unit, Fellow of the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership and as President of Society for the Environment. He is a founder member of the Robertsbridge Group that advises international companies. For the last 25 years Tony has spent his time seeking change toward a more sustainable society at local, national and international levels; from providing ecology and conservation experiences, to making the case for new recycling laws, to orchestrating international campaigns for action on rainforests and climate change.

“One of the UK’s best known environmentalists”

[expand title=”In detail”] Tony began his career as an ornithologist, working with Birdlife International. From 1990 he worked at Friends of the Earth and was the organisation’s executive director from 2003-2008 and Vice Chair of Friends of the Earth International from 2000-2008. He was the first recipient of the Charles and Miriam Rothschild medal (2009) and was awarded honorary Doctor of Science degrees from the Universities of Bristol and Plymouth (2013).[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]Tony speaks on how having good environmental policy makes sense for businesses in the short and long term – from our soil supply and fish numbers, to the cost of living and the value of nature to the economy. Backed up by the data, Tony firmly believes we can do things more cheaply, in a way that makes us more secure and drives economic growth.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]Tony is a very charismatic and sophisticated speaker who clearly knows what he is talking about and communicates it with passion and clarity. [/expand]

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Associate Professor of Mathematics

Talithia Williams is an Associate Professor of Mathematics at Harvey Mudd College. Her research focuses on developing dynamic statistical models that emphasize the spatial and temporal structure of data with environmental applications. Dr. Williams discovered that by listening to her body -temperature, blood pressure, heart rate – all are forms of data that can help us understand our bodies and recognize when something is going wrong, enabling our doctors to better diagnose us.

“Renowned Statistician”

[expand title=”In detail”] Dr. Williams joined the Harvey Mudd College faculty in 2008 after receiving her B.S. in Mathematics from Spelman College, her M.A. in Mathematics from Howard University, and her Ph.D. in Statistics from Rice University. Her professional experiences include research appointments at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), the National Security Agency (NSA), and NASA. She has been recognised for the development of a cataract model used to predict the cataract surgical rate for developing countries in Africa. [/expand]

[expand title=”What she offers you”]Dr. Williams’ talk will explore how each of us can begin to collect data about ourselves that can provide insight into our personal health. She will also examine the applications of statistics and give examples of where statistics can be successfully used.[/expand]

[expand title=”How she presents”]Dr. Williams’ high content tailored presentations are always well received. Her messages are concise and informative, delivered in her personal, yet highly professional style. [/expand]

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Renowned Economist and Expert on Shared Economy

Dr. Sung Wong Sohn is recognised as one of the most accurate global economic forecasters. He is Vice Chairman of the multinational retailer Forever 21 and a California State University Professor of Economics and Finance. He serves on the boards of numerous corporations. The Wall Street Journal named him The Most Accurate Economist in the United States – one of the most prestigious honors in economics profession.

“One of the best economic forecasters”
The Wall Street Journal

[expand title=”In detail”] Educated at the University of Pittsburgh and Harvard Business School, Dr. Sohn was a senior economist on the President’s Council of Economic Advisors in The White House. He was responsible for economic and legislative matters pertaining to The Federal Reserve and financial markets. In 2002, he was named to the Time Magazine’s Board of Economists. Dr. Sohn has also been a tenured college professor in Pennsylvania State University System. Over the last years, he has been named one of the best and most accurate economic forecasters.
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[expand title=”What he offers you”]In his presentations Dr. Sohn shares insightful perspectives and competent advice on the international economy and global financial issues. He particularly focuses on the topic of collaborative or shared economy being one of the keys to achieve economic growth through more efficient utilisation of existing resources.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]His high content presentations and excellent rhetoric skills make Dr. Sung Won Sohn a highly sought-after speaker at prestigious conferences around the globe.[/expand]

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Technology Analyst and Global Business Advisor

Sangeet Choudary is a widely renowned technology industry analyst, C-level advisor and former head of corporate innovation. He is founder and CEO of Platform Thinking Labs, is an Entrepreneur-in-Residence at INSEAD Business School and an advisor at 500Startups, the leading start-ups accelerator in Silicon Valley. Sangeet has worked with executives, entrepreneurs and innovators in fields as healthcare, defense, civic planning, agriculture, entertainment, education and many more, using the lens of Platform Thinking to reframe and reimagine solutions.

“I believe that networked platforms will reconfigure society and business forever”

[expand title=”In detail”] Sangeet was head of innovation and new ventures for Intuit Asia-Pacific, a founding member of TxtWeb and was responsible for managing Yahoo’s largest M&A investment in South Asia. He is the co-chair of the MIT Platform Strategy Summit and industry advisor to the Global Platform Data Project at Stanford University, the first large-scale effort to quantify the business impact of platforms globally. [/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]In the age of Airbnb, Uber and Coursera, platforms are rapidly disrupting traditional industries. In a connected world, the platform approach is increasingly more important, and yet, poorly understood. In his presentations Sangeet advises decision makers from a wide range of businesses how networks transform every industry and social systems. [/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]Passionate about technology and networks, Sangeet’s theoretical depth and storytelling is well received by audiences around the globe.[/expand]

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Explorer, Social Entrepreneur and Environmental Advocate

Philippe Cousteau is an award-winning television host, producer, author, speaker, philanthropist and social entrepreneur. He is the son of Philippe Cousteau Sr. and the grandson of Captain Jacques-Yves Cousteau. His personal mission is to help people find hope and recognize their power to change the world. He pursues that mission in three main ways, through media, education, and social entrepreneurship. He is a special correspondent for CNN International where he hosts the Going Green series and Expedition Sumatra. Philippe is also regularly featured on television, radio and online programs.

“Philippe is a prominent leader in the environmental movement”

[expand title=”In detail”] Philippe is also a successful social entrepreneur. In 2013 he founded Voyacy Group: Voyacy Communications which help corporations and NGO’s successfully implement their marketing and communications efforts; Voyacy Destinations which designs and operates eco-themed entertainment and eco-resort projects; and Voyacy Productions through which he develops television projects. His efforts are focused on solving global social and environmental problems. In 2004 he founded EarthEcho International, a leading environmental education organization. [/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]A globally recognized environmental advocate, Philippe will inspire his audience to explore fresh solutions that will change the planet. His mission to empower people to take action and his efforts to fund environmental conservation and social entrepreneurship offer a superb example of the forward-thinking collaborations so vital for solutions today. [/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]Philippe is a very charismatic and sophisticated speaker who clearly knows what he is talking about and communicates it with passion and clarity. He is a sought after speaker at conferences and events around the world.[/expand]

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India’s First Formula One Driver

Narain Karthikeyan will go down in the history of Motorsport as the first Indian to compete in the Formula One. He made his F1 debut in 2005 with the Jordan team and was a Williams F1 test driver in 2006 and 2007. He placed India on the world map of motorsport, and continues to bring laurels to the country. Driven by the urge to serve society, Narain also fulfils his role as a social citizen by contributing to several social causes.

“A true representative of India’s young spirit and an example for India’s motorsport” Dr. Singh, Prime Minister of India

[expand title=”In detail”] Narain’s journey from F3 to F1 was the outcome of his sheer determination to live a lifelong dream. With the Jordan F1 team he made a dream debut in Melbourne in 2005. He became the first Indian to score World Championship points in a F1 race, when he finished 4th in the United States Grand Prix. Multiple world-title winning Williams F1 team, spotting his undeniable talent and ability to develop the performance of a race car, offered him a position as their official test driver for 2006. He conducted over twenty thousand kilometres of testing for the team and provided them with invaluable data towards improvement of their race car.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]Drawing from his successful career, Narain shows that a driving talent and motivation are some of the keys to success and he underlines the importance of teamwork, focus and delivery to become a winner.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]Highly motivating and inspiring, Narain Karthikeyan’s is a great choice to speak at prestigious conferences. He is also available for appearances. [/expand]

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