The Leading Speakers Bureau

General Manager of CarrefourSA & Ex General Manager of TeknoSA

Born in 1966, Mehmet T. Nane obtained his undergraduate degree in International Relations at Boğaziçi University, Istanbul, in 1990 and his graduate degree in International Banking and Finance at University of Heriot Watt, Scotland in 1993 with UK Government’s FCO scholarship

[expand title=”In detail”] After various managerial positions in Türkiye Emlak Bankası, Demirbank and Demir Invest, he joined Sabancı Holding within which he held roles including Vice President of the Strategic Planning and Project Development Department, Director of the Retail Group and General Secretary of Sabanci Holding. [/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]Mehmet T. Nane held the position of General Manager at TeknoSA between April 2005 and June 2013. He previously served as Vice Chairman of the Teknosa Board of Directors between March 2000 (founding date) and April 2005. He has held the position of General Manager at CarrefourSA since July 25th 2013. During the transition period between 1st July-25th July 2013 he served as an advisor to the Executive Board.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]Currently he is the Chairman of AMPD (TCSR)-Trade Council of Shopping Centers and Retailers, Turkey and the Chairman of TOBB- Retailing Council of Turkish Union of Chamber of Commerce. He is also leading the Turkish British Fellowship Club’s Istanbul Branch and working as a mentor for UK government scholarship granted young graduates in Turkey. He is the Co-Chairman of Istanbul Shopping Fest Organization and Company and the Chairman of FAPRA-APRCE (Federation of Asia Pasific Retaillers Assiciation-Asia Pasific Retailers Convention and Exhibition). He was a member of World Retail Congress Advisory Board 2010. He participated Advanced Management Program 184 (AMP 184) at Harvard Business School between 1st April-24th May 2013.[/expand]

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CEO of Mavi

Cüneyt Yavuz is a graduate of Robert College and Bosphorus University, Political Sciences Department. He completed his MBA at John Hopkins University.

[expand title=”In detail”] Yavuz started working at Procter&Gamble in 1992 and he carried out various managerial functions for Gillette, Duracell, Oral-B and Braun brands, for Turkey, the Balkans and Israel regions. [/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]Since 2008, Yavuz has been working as the CEO of Mavi, which has more than 4000 sales points in 50 countries.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]Yavuz donates speaking fees to Community Volunteers Foundation (TOG), one of the Turkey’s widespread youth non-governmental organization.
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World-renowned Evolutionary Biologist, Bestselling Author & Former Oxford Biology Chairperson

Prof. Richard Dawkins is one of Britain’s best-known academics. He retired from Oxford University in 2008 and remains a writer and public figure. He’s best-known for the ideas laid out in his landmark book ‘The Selfish Gene’ and fleshed out in ‘The Extended Phenotype’: the rather radical notion that Darwinian selection happens not at the level of the individual, but at the level of our DNA. In recent years, his devastating critique of religion has made him a leading figure in the New Atheism.

“A master of scientific exposition and synthesis. When it comes to his own specialty, evolutionary biology, there is none better”
The New York Times

[expand title=”In detail”] Richard Dawkins was educated at Oxford University and has taught zoology at the universities of California and Oxford. He came to prominence with his 1976 instant international bestseller ‘The Selfish Gene’, which popularised the gene-centred view of evolution and introduced the term meme. In 2006, he founded the Richard Dawkins Foundation for Reason and Science (RDFRS), a non-profit organisation. He has been recognized many times as a science writer and intellectual.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]Leading British scientist and award-winning science writer, Richard Dawkins has helped steer evolutionary science into the 21st century, and his concept of the “meme” contextualized the spread of ideas in the information age. Listed by Time magazine as one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2007, he offers the exchange of reason, science and critical thinking. He is a pugnacious debater and compelling speaker who has changed the way we think about evolution.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]With rigor and wit, Richard Dawkins’ presentations can be controversial and confrontational, and yet also touchingly loyal and warm, and are always memorable and highly informative. The Dirty Harry of Science, you don’t assign him – you just let him loose.
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Adventurer, Film-maker & TV Presenter

Monty Halls is an author, expedition leader, motivational coach, biologist, television presenter, company director and filmmaker. After five solid years on the road filming series for BBC2, and after the success of Fisherman’s Apprentice in early 2012, Monty settled in Dartmouth, Devon to set up his own eco-tourism business. In 2002 he was awarded the Bish Medal by the Scientific Exploration Society for his services to exploration.

“A very versatile speaker, the New Cousteau”

[expand title=”In detail”] A former Royal Marines officer who worked for Nelson Mandela on the peace process in South Africa, he left the services in 1996 to pursue a career in leading expeditions. Having achieved a First Class Honours degree in marine biology over the next decade, he circumnavigated the globe four times on various projects, leading multi-national teams in some of the most demanding environments on earth. Monty’s television career spans over 8 years and includes the BBC’s Great Escape series where he lived on the west coast of Scotland, the Outer Hebrides and west coast of Ireland, as well as the BBC’s Natural History Unit series Great Barrier Reef and most recently The Fisherman’s Apprentice. Monty writes a weekly column for the Daily Mail and Outdoor Fitness magazine and is also a regular contributor for various specialist dive monthly’s. [/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]Drawing on two decades of leading teams in some of the most demanding environments on earth, he backs up his core messages with footage and images from some of the best adventure film-makers and photographers in the business.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]Monty has gained a reputation as an extremely dynamic, speaker who combines great entertainment with salient messages for any business or team. His presentations are a different experience from the standard leadership or team building presentation, something genuinely thought provoking, relevant, yet hugely entertaining. [/expand]

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Leading Nutritionist, Author and Successful Entrepreneur

Vicki Edgson is one of the UK’s foremost nutritionists and spokesperson for women and health. Having trained at the Institute for Optimum Nutrition, Vicki has run a private nutritional therapy and naturopathic clinic in West London for the last 15 years and travels extensively around the country speaking at lectures and seminars. She works with a variety of health conditions through dietary planning, health screening, blood tests and saliva tests to determine vitamin and mineral deficiencies and hormone imbalances. She regularly writes for the national press, women’s glossies and health magazines.

“Putting passion into nutrition and making sense of healthy living”

[expand title=”In detail”] Vicki’s expertise with the principles of Chinese Herbal Medicine, Ayurvedic Medicine and Naturapathic integrated medicine make her a leading authority in the design of products, and spa packages across the world. Her affiliations include originally co-founding The Food Doctor and developing many of the original food recipes for which they are now so well know; launching the Nutritionist Range for L’Oreal Garnier in the UK and Paris. She was also instrumental in developing the more stringent food policies for BBC Worldwide children’s licenced food products. [/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]Vicki Edgson has a strong motivational message which is that it takes only one small change to make a difference. She feels passionately about how taking control of one’s lifestyle and nutrition can re-energise and motivate, as well as enable people to rediscover their zest for life at any age. Vicki is living proof that with the right diet you can successfully combat stress, feel re-energised and happy, and achieve a good life balance.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]Vicki’s energy and vitality are infectious; with her combination of sound practical lifestyle advice and undefeatable optimism, she proves an adept guide on how to motivate and inspire in the workplace. Vicki is synonymous with health, beauty and vitality.[/expand]

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Leading Nutritional Anthropologist, Evolutionary Biologist, Author & International Speaker

Geoff Bond is, uniquely, a nutritional anthropologist. He studies human origins and our ancient nutritional heritage. This new and ‘back to basics’ approach is recognized in advanced scientific circles as being the only way to understand how we should be living our lives. He is educational, inspirational, and unforgettable. From his research on human origins and our ancient nutritional heritage, Geoff has become a recognized authority on what it means to be human in lifestyle terms. He is a regular contributor to the UK think-tank “Reform”.

“The Bond Effect is an outstanding combination of natural eating and healthy thinking”

[expand title=”In detail”] Geoff Bond graduated Bachelor of Science with honours from London University and subsequently got higher qualifications in mechanical sciences and spent his early career living and working in remote African villages where he widened his earlier studies in anthropology, biochemistry, and evolutionary human development, bringing clean water to remote villages in the third world. Geoff is one of a small breed of scientists bringing unique insights to human health. He edits a Monthly Newsletter and has written a Survival Manual for serious practitioners.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]Geoff Bond brings clarity to the conflicting messages received by the public. Geoff lectures, writes and consults on Natural Eating around the world. His insights give the tools to making wise lifestyle choices in today’s world. His controversial, tough-minded message contains an original yet fundamental approach to food, exercise, stress, living habits and health, sparking great interest in worldwide audiences. He is a popular TV and radio talk show personality.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]Geoff Bond delivers highly topical and content-rich presentations that address today’s burning issues. In an amusing and accessible manner, Geoff gives audiences the tools to take control of their lives and succeed with their ambition to preserve youthful vigour and image.[/expand]

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Specialist in Postponing Human Aging

Aubrey de Grey is a leading biomedical gerontologist and chair of the Methuselah Foundation, based in Cambridge, UK. In 2005, Dr de Grey’s work at Cambridge centered upon a detailed plan called Strategies for Engineered Negligible Senescence (SENS) which was aimed at preventing age-related physical and cognitive decline.

“The fundamental knowledge necessary to develop truly effective anti-aging medicine mostly exists”

[expand title=”In detail”] Prior to his work in cellular and molecular biology, de Grey was formally trained as a computer scientist. In 1985 he received a B.A. in Computer Science from Cambridge. In 1995 de Grey turned his attention to the biology of aging. Cambridge granted de Grey a Ph.D. in biology in 2000.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]Aubrey talks about the prospects for radically postponing and eventually defeating aging in the next few decades, and the social and personal consequences of this. He has identified what he concludes are the seven areas of the aging process that need to be addressed medically before this can be done. He has been interviewed in recent years in many news sources, including CBS 60 Minutes, BBC, the New York Times, Fortune Magazine, and Popular Science.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]Delivering an average of 20-30 invited talks per year at scientific conferences and universities Aubrey’s enlightening presentations are absolutely riveting.[/expand]

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Futurist and Authority on Information Security

Simon Moores is a renowned futurist, strategic thinker, speaker and advisor. He is the Managing Director of Zentelligence (Research) Ltd, a Vice Chairman of the Conservative Technology Forum and the Director of the open market policy think tank Aediles. Simon has been closely associated with the origin of the expression ‘Digital Divide’ and is regarded as an expert on disruptive innovation. He writes extensively on Information Security and the topic of Big Data.

“Simon is an expert on future and disruptive technology topics”

[expand title=”In detail”] Formerly a UK Technology Ambassador, Simon was co-author of the ‘Digital Plan for Britain’ and worked on several projects with the London School of Economics. He has advised governments and businesses on the evolution, development and application of eGovernment and Internet related technologies. Simon has been a technology commentator for Sky News, CNBC, Bloomberg and the BBC as well as the Times amongst others.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]In his presentations Simon gives an in depth insight into information security becoming an increasingly important management challenge for organisations and the evolution and development of new technology. His presentations are of high value and set standards in the IT world. Simon is also an experienced conference moderator. [/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]His outstanding presentation skills and extensive expert knowledge make Simon Moores a highly sought after speaker and moderator at conferences around the globe.[/expand]

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Author and Anti-Fraud Consultant

Frank Abagnale is one of the world’s foremost authorities on fraud prevention, forgery, embezzlement and secure documents. For over twenty five years he has lectured to and consulted with hundreds of financial institutions, corporations and government agencies around the globe. In addition he lectures extensively at the FBI Academy.

“He kept the audience laughing, crying, amazed and terrified for a total of 60 minutes”

[expand title=”In detail”] At age of 16 Frank co-authored the book ’Catch Me If You Can’, which formed the basis for the recently released Hollywood blockbuster of the same name based loosely on his own life story. He has designed programmes used by law enforcement agencies and financial companies world-wide and is an advisor to the Board of Directors of one of America’s leading anti-fraud organisations NuTech Solutions Inc.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]Based on his first-hand personal knowledge and experience in exploring methods for altering documents and overcoming security measures Frank helps audiences to evaluate their business procedures, such as secure document featuring, techniques, practices and safeguards useful in combating potential fraud. With numerous case studies he makes his presentations a unique experience drawn from real life.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]An accomplished and knowledgeable speaker, Frank’s presentations are captivating, stunning and above all else highly enlightening.[/expand]

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Secretary-General of UNCTAD(The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development)

In September 2005 Supachai Panitchpakdi took office as the Secretary-General of UNCTAD. In this position he works closely with member Governments to promote the development-friendly integration of developing countries into the world economy. UNCTAD has progressively evolved into an authoritative knowledge-based institution whose work aims to help shape current policy debates and thinking on sustainable development around the globe.

Leading authority on developing new markets and globally renowned economist

[expand title=”In detail”] Dr Panitchpakdi has served as the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce of Thailand. In 2000 he received the prestigious Nikkei Asia Prize for his achievements in national growth and the Royal Decoration of “Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant” . He has been actively involved in international trade throughout his career and in 2002 he was appointed director general of the World Trade Organization.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]Dr Panitchpakdi carefully explains in his seminars the importance of international co-operation through sub-regional, regional and global frameworks. He shows audiences how to successfully conduct inter-national trade negotiations and how to develop new markets. [/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]A balanced and informative speaker, Dr Panitchpakdi’s presentations are filled with hard facts and real life examples presented in a clear and precise way.[/expand]

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