The Leading Speakers Bureau

CEO of econsultants

Martin Herlov is the CEO of econsultants based in Barcelona, Spain, and takes care of BSI’s activities on the Iberian Peninsula. Martin has an educational background as an Architect and Engineer and has gained professional experience over the last 22 years in Spain, Germany & Norway

“An expert in Wind Energy Technich & Offshore Wind Development”

[expand title=”In detail”] Martin is an experienced Key Account Manager and Project Manager in the Rail, Automotive and the Wind Supplier Industry as well as the Offshore Wind Development segment. His research focuses on how to make the Wind Turbine production as organized and economically feasible as the Automotive Industry, by introducing lean solutions, advanced technical added value and dedicated design.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]Martin offers great insights into the current state of the world’s on- and offshore wind development and its effects on business. With a wealth of experience and an unparalleled depth of research into the world’s energy markets, he is highly sought-after by organizations eager to benefit from his considerable expertise.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]Compelling and informative, his presentations capture the issues, while grounding them in his audiences’ context.[/expand]
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Start Up Entrepreneur and Expert in Point of Sale Software

Jørgen Christian Juul is the Chairman of the Board at Wallmob, a Danish-based software company with global reach that primarily focuses on POS systems, but with very few similarities to the conventional global POS Suppliers. His real expertise is in business development in the fields of Internet, Marketing and Communication. Jørgen has started 13 businesses and helped numerous start ups. By analyzing current market needs and defining a strong global position he was able to actively contribute to the start up of Wallmob and in so doing created a highly successful and extremely fast growing company.

“A leading expert in Sofware Solutions for today’s hyper competitive business environment ”

[expand title=”In detail”] Jørgen realised that increased multichannel competition and changes in buying behavior has created a need for rethinking the Point of Sale. At Wallmob he has developed a new POS platform that can meet business demands as mobile selling, cross and omni-channel integrations – designed to optimize sales and earnings, and at the same time improve the shopping experience as well as customer loyalty[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]Jørgen Christian Juul is a passionate entrepreneur and business start up expert. In his presentations he shows audiences how to re-invent existing products and market positions by using a disruptive approach and a personal built in desire to challenge “Sleeping Market Leaders”. His research is based on detailed market analytics, historical product development and real life examples of changes in human behavior.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]Jørgen’s passionate and high-energy presentations motivate, inspire and challenge audiences around the globe[/expand]
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CEO at Mahou India

Erik d’Auchamp has worked in several countries, cultures, and companies over the past decade in sales, marketing, start-ups, and managerial roles. At present he is the CEO at Mahou India (Mahou San Miguel). He brings an extensive marketing and innovation background to the table having worked with global brands across 5 continents. Erik is a true citizen of the world and is able to connect with many different cultures.

“20th century ideas and ideals applied to the 21st century –
business anything but usual!”

[expand title=”In detail”] An alumni from Harvard Business School and Copenhagen Business School, Erik is still on a quest to keep learning and challenge conventional thinking[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]Erik takes audiences through unconventional ways of helping solve traditional problems, finding inspiration in unimaginable places and applying them to business. Erik d’Auchamp gives managers a framework which can help them get themselves, their employees, and ultimately, their company back on track through personal growth by giving alternative solutions to traditional problems using 20th century ideas for 21st century business solutions.

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[expand title=”How he presents”]Erik engages his audiences using quotes from Gandhi, giving a fresh and unique approach to business challenges.[/expand]
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Experimental Economist and “Market Designer”

Prof. Dr. Axel Ockenfels is a highly respected name in economics. He analyses the human behaviour when making economic decisions and the question of which strategic and rational factors influence those decisions. Using the game theory, he has developed a behavioural model to explain and to predict what seems to be a contradictory economic decision making pattern. He also focuses on internet and auction markets.

“One of the most renowned German economists”

[expand title=”In detail”] He is currently professor of political economics at the University of Cologne. Ockenfels received his Diploma in economics from the University of Bonn and earned his doctoral degree in economics from the Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg. Renowned for his research on game theory and experimental economics, he is considered one of most influential German economists and has published in prestigious journals worldwide. His “Theory of Equity, Reciprocity, and Competition” (co-authored with Gary E. Bolton) is one of the most cited papers in economics.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]Prof. Ockenfels clarifies the most complex issues affecting today’s global economy. His remarks enlighten audiences about the challenges currently faced and are of great interest for decision makers from all fields of businesses. [/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]His innovative presentations make Prof. Ockenfels a highly sought after speaker at prestigious conferences worldwide. [/expand]
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Brand and Consumer Strategist, Managing Partner – Yellowdoor, Business Partner to Mary Portas

Peter Cross is one of the UK’s leading brand and consumer strategists. He is the business partner of Mary Portas and Managing Partner of Yellowdoor, a full service communications agency which manages a portfolio of some of the world’s greatest brands. He has made regular appearances on UK and international TV, writes regularly in the national press and lectures across the world on the subjects of retail, branding and consumer trends.

“My start point is always the consumer. Understand them and you’re half way home”

[expand title=”In detail”] Peter has worked in marketing communications for 25 years, starting his career at Burberry in the European buying team then moving to L’Oreal where he spent 12 years in international marketing. After a four year stint with the Richemont luxury group, Peter joined forces with Mary Portas. Their agency Yellowdoor works with clients as far afield as Westfield, Louis Vuitton and Clarks. They have also launched a fashion collection for women with House of Fraser, overhauled a chain of charity shops for Save the Children and are now advising the UK Government on how to save our high streets. [/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]Peter has unparalleled expertise in “how we shop” built though his unique experience working with both the largest fashion luxury and lifestyle brands, the biggest shopping centres and the remotest of high streets. He’ll challenge retailers, marketers, salespeople and customer service professionals to think again about the new expectations of today’s consumers and how best to engage with them in an increasingly complex and challenging world. [/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]Peter’s style is informal and relaxed yet dynamic and challenging. He’ll guide his audience through the forces at work and stimulate discussion on brands and customer experience. His presentations are inspirational and highly motivating.[/expand]
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Marketing, Communications and High-Tech Product Positioning Specialist

Marcus Bicknell is a highly successful entrepreneur and marketing executive in the television, leisure, internet and consumer products fields. Since 2005 he has been a non-executive director of SES (Astra) in Luxembourg, the world’s biggest operator of television satellites. He continues to work with start-up companies in high tech consumer products.

“Do not undertake anything unless its important and no-one else is doing it”

[expand title=”In detail”] Marcus formerly managed rock band Genesis and worked for CBS and A&M Records in the ’70’s. He established Vision Industries SA in France and was the founder commercial director of Luxembourg-based SES Astra satellite operator. Marcus was also MD of BBC World and BBC Prime TV channels in London, and was subsequently ran European ops for Boston-based CMGI.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]Marcus knows classic and digital consumer marketing and has extensive experience in European markets. His particular speciality is in product positioning and the communication needed in the start-up phase of ambitious and complex consumer products.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]His style is dynamic, affirmative and oriented towards the listener. By drawing conclusions which are not always the perceived wisdom he challenges and stimulates audiences with his highly enjoyable presentations.[/expand]
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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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Leading Market Analyst, Former Chairman & Co-founder of dunnhumby

Clive Humby is the former Chairman and co-founder of dunnhumby, a leading international marketing company, providing both consultancy and facilities managed services to a broad range of blue-chip clients. At dunnhumby, Clive was responsible for working with clients on their marketing and communications strategy and dunnhumby’s strategic direction. A specialist in customer retention, he is the chief architect of Tesco’s Clubcard and segmentation programme.

“Clive expertly develops highly successful marketing and communications strategies”

[expand title=”In detail”] Prior to forming dunnhumby in 1989, Clive was Chief Executive of a major market analysis company. He has over 25 years experience of applying mathematical modelling methods to marketing, retail location and retail decision support. He has been responsible for the development of many major innovations in marketing segmentation and retail marketing, such as the ACORN system. Clive is actively involved with education, especially in the area of marketing technology and measurement.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]Clive understands what is critical to your success and his high content presentations are filled with actionable points. In a tough competitive climate in which consumers chase the best deals, Clive shows how loyalty really works and how segmentation allows you to target special offers at low cost – with maximum returns on investment.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]His ideas are fresh and his presentations are warm, amusing and riveting. He is renowned for his clear and fluent speaking style and continues to be in great demand by corporate clients the world over.[/expand]
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Set & Prop Designer

Gary Card is a set designer, illustrator and all-round growing brand. His work has covered Penguin’s Kafka reprints, he has since been unrelentingly commissioned for commercial jobs that have utilised all of his creative talents. Known for his playful positivity, Gary has an unsurpassable grasp of colour, texture and print. The unique Card stamp has been spotted on Topman shorts, in the Christmas windows for Loewe, and an array of watches for Swatch.

“Eclectic creativity with a clearly defined style”

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Gary graduated from Central St Martins in 2002 where he studied theatre design and has gone onto work as an illustrator, graphic designer, comic artist, costume, set and props designer. Gary has collaborated with the likes of Nick Knight, Dinos Chapman, Tim Walker, Nicola Formichetti, and Stella McCartney as well as designing headpieces for Comme des Garcon’s and Lady Gaga. His interior design for Dalston retailer LN-CC was nominated for a ‘Design of The Year’ Award at the end of 2012. His work has been featured in the New York Times, Another Magazine, Dazed & Confused, i-D, British Vogue, Vogue Homme Japan, V, Pop and Love.[/expand]

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Drawing from his experience as a young and highly successful set and prop designer, Gary provides audiences with unique insights into his enthusiasms and the way they shape his creative process.[/expand]

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Gary has as a unique presence and charisma and is well received at worldwide events. His speeches are cultured, entertaining and provocative.[/expand]
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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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