The Leading Speakers Bureau

Global Expert on Retail Banking Innovation and Best Selling Author of ‘BANK 2.0’

Brett King is the bestselling author of the groundbreaking book ‘Bank 2.0’ and is a strategic advisor to the global financial services sector. He is the founder of the world’s first direct mobile-only bank Movenbank, a revolutionary new bank that will launch in 2012 and that will redefine and revolutionise retail banking. He also runs User Strategy, a boutique consultancy focused on improving customer interaction for leading financial services companies and businesses.

“Voted as American Banker’s Innovator of the Year in 2012”

[expand title=”In detail”] Brett is an International Judge for the Asian Banker Retail Excellence Awards and for the Middle- East Business Achievement Awards. Previously Brett led the Asia division for Modem Media/Digitas and the E-Business service line for Deloitte. His clients include HSBC, Citigroup, UBS, Standard Chartered, Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank, EmiratesNBD, BNP Paribas and many more. Brett publishes regularly in his role as industry advisor on Huffington Post, Internet Evolution, FinExtra and his own personal blog Banking4Tomorrow.com. He has been featured on Bloomberg TV, BBC, CNBC, Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, The Economist, The Asian Banker Journal and SBC to name a few. [/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]A keynote speaker at leading global events for financial services and innovation, Brett is an acknowledged expert on innovation, customer experience and channel distribution strategy including understand the fundamental shifts in consumer behaviour. His fresh ideas on how to better reach your customers are of great interest for decision makers from all fields. [/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]An engaging and down to earth speaker, Brett never fails to thought-provoke and inspire his audience.[/expand]
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Co-Founder, China India Institute

Haiyan Wang is Managing Partner of China India Institute, a research and consulting organization with a focus on creating winning global strategies that leverage the transformational rise of China and India. A native of China, she has spent the last twenty years consulting for and managing multinational business operations in China and the US in several different industry sectors.

“It’s India and China, not India or China” Haiyan Wang

[expand title=”In detail”] Haiyan Wang received a bachelor’s degree in Economics from the Shanghai Institute of Foreign Trade and a master’s degree in International Business from the University of International Business and Economics in Beijing. She also holds an M.B.A. from The University of Maryland at College Park. Her opinion pieces have appeared in top international media such as The Wall Street Journal, BusinessWeek, CEO Magazine, The Economic Times, China Daily, The Times of India, as well as other outlets. In the late 1980s, she worked for Minmetals, one of the 20 largest enterprises in China and a global Fortune 500 company. In the US, she began her career working as a management consultant with Kepner-Tregoe, Inc. and served as Director of Business Development at E-Steel Corporation. She also served as a senior marketing and operations executive at PTI Inc.[/expand]

[expand title=”What she offers you”]Haiyan Wang presents an insider’s perspective on how people from various social layers of China see the shifting landscape and their role in it. She will bring alive the hot button issues facing people from different walks of China that matter to government and business decision makers both within China as well as outside. Drawing on her broad international experience, she consults with clients and speaks at conferences on building and exploiting global presence, especially in China.[/expand]

[expand title=”How she presents”]Shedding light on the brutal competition for today’s markets and resources in China and India, Haiyan Wang’s fascinating and informative presentations give deep understanding and insight in a clear and easily digestible style.[/expand]
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Former Marketing Director of two F1 teams, Benetton and Lola Scuderia Ferrari

Brian Sims is first and foremost a world class professional salesman with an exceptional track record. Having initially built a reputation in the corporate sector, he moved into the world of international motorsport and became one of the sport’s most successful sponsorship sales exponents. His achievements include being the first salesman to secure the multi-million dollar deals that brought FedEx, Gillette and Marconi into Formula 1. Brian is also the Founder and one of only three Honorary Life Members of the prestigious Motorsport Industry Association, the trade association that represents the £5 billion British motorsport industry.

“ Selling in the Fast Lane – From Xerox to Formula 1”

[expand title=”In detail”] Brian began his career as a Xerox salesman and it was the sales skills that he learned with this highly regarded company that would eventually enable him to succeed at the very top level of international motorsport. His passion for motorsport then came to the fore and he embarked on a new career, initially as a championship winning professional race driver. It wasn’t long, however, before he built an enviable reputation for securing substantial corporate sponsorship and this led him to a career in Formula 1, not as a driver, but as the Marketing Director of two F1 teams, Benetton and Lola Scuderia Ferrari. [/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]An accomplished business speaker, Brian has both the credibility and experience to relate well to sales audiences and has a unique ability to entertain and enthuse at the same time as passing on valuable lessons about the way he is still succeeding in achieving sales in these tough economic times.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]In his insightful and entertaining presentations Brian takes the audience behind the scenes of the glamorous, exciting, yet cut-throat world of global sports marketing. He intersperses accounts of how he became such a successful salesperson up to and including Formula 1, with a host of anecdotes from his colourful motorsport career.[/expand]
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Founder of Jo Malone Cosmetics and Jo Loves

Jo Malone is the creator of one of the world’s most recognised luxury fragrance brands. She opened her first store in London in 1994 and spearheaded the worldwide positioning of the Jo Malone brand during the following years. Jo’s passion for fragrance never ceases and in 2011 she found she could do it again and launched her new global brand Jo Loves.

“One of the most creative and successful British business women”

[expand title=”In detail”] In 1999 Estee Lauder announced the acquisition of Jo Malone but Jo remained Creative Director until her departure in 2006. She developed products which helped to establish the brand as an innovator within the international beauty industry. In 2010 she presented ‘High Street Dreams’ on BBC One helping small businesses realise their dreams of trading on the British high streets. The show successfully helped to create six new British brands. [/expand]

[expand title=”What she offers you”]In her presentations Jo gives useful insights into the world of retail using her successful business experience and unique entrepreneurial spirit. She is also in great demand at after dinner events.[/expand]

[expand title=”How she presents”]Jo is an inspirational and charismatic speaker and highly sought after at national and international events and conferences.[/expand]
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World Leading Expert on Digital Money

Dave Birch is a technology consultant, columnist, blogger and author. He is a Director of Consult Hyperion, the IT management consultancy that specialises in electronic transactions. Here he provides specialist consultancy support to clients around the world, including all of the leading payment brands, major telecommunications providers, government bodies and international organisations including the OECD.

One of Britain’s most acute observers of the internet and social networks”
Oxford Internet Institute

[expand title=”In detail”] Before helping to found Consult Hyperion in 1986, Dave spent several years working as a consultant in Europe, the Far East and North America. He is a member of the editorial board of the E-Finance & Payments Law and Policy, a columnist for SPEED and well-known for his thought leadership blogging at Tomorrow’s Transactions. He wrote a Guardian column for many years. He is a media commentator on electronic business issues and has appeared on BBC television and radio, Sky and other channels around the world. [/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]An experienced speaker at international events Dave shares his learning and vision of technology future and its impact with audience all around the world.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]Dave sees the world with a different set of eyes and is very practical in putting new ideas into practice. His tailored presentations will be unlike anything you have ever seen before.[/expand]
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International Relations Expert

Joseph Nye is Dean Emeritus of Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government and distinguished Service Professor and a member of the Belfer Center Board of Directors at Harvard University. He is also the co-founder of the international relations theory “neoliberalism”. He created the concept of ‘soft power’ as a means of peaceful negotiation between nation states. This involves using the powerful tools of diplomacy, economic assistance and clear communication rather than using strong arm tactics of threats, coercion and military.

“He was named one of the top 100 Global Thinkers in 2011 by the Foreign Policy journal”

[expand title=”In detail”] Dr. Nye served as Deputy to the U.S. under Secretary of State for Security Assistance, Science, and Technology and chaired the National Security Council Group on Nonproliferation of Nuclear Weapons. In 1993 and 1994, he was Chairman of the National Intelligence Council, which coordinates intelligence estimates for the President. In 1994 and 1995, he served as Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs. Dr. Nye is a fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and the American Academy of Diplomacy and a member of the Executive Committee on the Trilateral Commission. He is the author of numerous books and more than 150 articles in professional journals.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]Professor Nye explains to audiences across the globe how the blending of hard and soft power into what he calls “smart power” have relevance in the day of non-state political forces (like Al-Qaeda). He talks about how the age-old diplomatic methodologies of hard power (military force and economic payments) and soft power (persuasion and attraction) have fused into smart power and a cogent and usable diplomacy which provides a pragmatic roadmap for a country’s foreign policy to deal with the challenges of a global information age.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]An experienced public speaker, his well prepared presentations are filled with complex ideas presented in an easy to understand format.[/expand]
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Hostages Negotiator, Leadership Speaker, Humanitarian and Author

Terry Waite has led a remarkable life as a diplomat and a humanitarian. A world-renowned agent of peace, he is a testament to the power and resilience of the human spirit. Long devoted to humanitarian causes, inter-cultural relations, and conflict resolution, Waite garnered international recognition in the 1980s when, serving as a special envoy to the Archbishop of Canterbury, he successfully negotiated the release of hostages in Iran and Libya.

‘He touched our hearts, our minds, our souls’ Augustana College

[expand title=”In detail”] In 1987, while negotiating the release of hostages in Beirut, Waite was himself taken hostage. In captivity for 1,763 days (four years of which were in solitary confinement), he was chained to a wall, often left in darkness, beaten and subjected to mock executions. [/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]In his lectures, Waite gives audiences a perspective of world affairs founded on open communication, cooperation and a deep understanding of diverse cultures.
There has been a particular interest in the lectures he has delivered relating his experiences as a negotiator and hostage to the pressures faced by executives and managers.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]Stress, loneliness and negotiating under acute pressure are but some of the issues with which he has unique experience, and his ability to communicate clearly and with a good humour has placed him in constant demand as a speaker not only to the business community, but also to professionals in social work, education, medicine, and religious groups.[/expand]
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Expert on Mobility Strategies and Urban Development

Henrik Sylvan is an expert on mobility strategies and large investment projects from designing and planning to the execution phase. He has made successful mobility plans for the 6 largest cities in Denmark and advises public and private organisations in Europe such as the EU-Commission on Smart City Innovation, infrastructure and regional development. Henrik shares his visions on the multidisciplinary approach when environmental sustainability, transport efficiency and financial viability have to go hand in hand.

“Henrik Sylvan is an expert on Smart City Development ”

[expand title=”In detail”] His work portfolio also covers the Fehmarn Belt Consortium and currently he is involved in developing a high-speed rail link between Hamburg and Copenhagen and further on to the rest of Scandinavia. In addition, Henrik is involved in planning a new cross border Metro tunnel between Malmö and Copenhagen and the further development of connecting light rail lines in the metropolitan region.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]In his presentations Henrik gives examples of how growth and economic development can be accelerated. He advises how to speed-up private and public partnership to implement new town development projects, modernise the infrastructure, reinforce regional economy, expand mobility and improve the transport.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]His extensive working experience as well as his insightful presentations and workshops make Henrik Sylvan a sought after speaker at national and international conferences.[/expand]
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Innovator in Banking IT, Creativity and Innovation Expert

Frank Schwab is an innovator in Banking IT and is the founder of Imacor. Imacor develops forward-looking strategies for banks and IT companies.Between 2000 and 2011 Frank was involved in several IT transformations across the world and he did plan the largest core banking driven IT transformation, globally. He lectures Information Management, Finance and Insurance atWiesbaden Business School,which is about the fundamentals of creativity and its application in the corporate

“He is passionate about Banking IT, innovation and future-proof IT landscapes of banks”

[expand title=”In detail”] He is winner of three FST Awards “Mobile Banking”, “The New Online Banking Architecture” and “Touch Banking at Q110 – The Deutsche Bank of the Future” in 2009 and 2010.Amongst others, Frank headed Deutsche Bank’s online banking & broking, ran a global innovation initiative and gained experience as Director for Strategic Development. He holds a degree in computer & business science from the UniversityofMannheim, Germany and an Executive MBA from Ashridge Business School, London, UK.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]His expertise in the field and qualities as a presenter makes his talks very enjoyable. Frank’s inspiration and insights are a great asset to any organisation. [/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]Frank Schwab is an engaging speaker, visionary – excellent mix between existing scenarios, ideas and outlook. Both, content and presentation style provide a lot of inspiration to the audience.[/expand]
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Self Made Millionaire

David Fishwick is a self-made millionaire who achieved his success through hard graft, northern grit, determination and a bucketful of common sense. Frustrated with the banking crisis, David decided to set up a bank to provide a lifeline to the local businesses struggling to get help from the financial big boys. His efforts are the subject of a forthcoming Channel 4 series due to be screened during the summer 2012, called Bank of Dave.

“You must never ever give up. Against all the odds, we went against all the institutions, and just kept going. I deeply care about this. We need to change banking in Britain, forever.

[expand title=”In detail”] David has made his name with his North Valley Road Minibus and Vans empire but he wanted to put something back into the community. Along with offering his customers a far better rate of interest than they get in established banks, David doles out honest and constructive business advice – just like a traditional bank manager. David’s TV series and accompanying book charts his progress as he faces the challenges of setting up his own bank to make a profit within 180 days.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]David is a real inspiration and a brilliant speaker. He describes the journey as he attempts to turn the discredited financial system on its head. It charts David’s progress from his initial idea to making it all happen against a backdrop of red tape and a stringent regulatory framework.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]It is inspirational to see someone who is so passionate about trying to change the status quo. David’s ability to tell his story in a very grounded, simple and authentic way enables him to touch everyone in his audience.[/expand]
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