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Andy Bass

Drive growth in a world of accelerating technology by getting your commercial and technical people to work with you, not against each other

About Andy Bass Andy started his career at BT Research Labs in the Human Factors Division. He gained a PhD in computer science at Aston University before becoming a lecturer at Aston Business School, teaching systems thinking, organizational learning and early AI. He co-founded BassClusker Consulting in 2004, growing the practice while continuing to deliver executive education programmes on behalf of Aston, as well as for Strathclyde and Oxford Saïd Business Schools. Andy has advised leaders on three continents and thirty industries. He has worked across a wide range of industries and sectors including professional services, technology, media, health, financial services, packaging, automotive and education. The organizations he has worked with include Aon Risk Solutions, Collins Aerospace, KPMG, DLA Piper, Deutsche Bank, AAH Pharmaceuticals, Rieke Packaging and The Advanced Propulsion Centre. While based in the UK, Andy has worked on projects in the US, France, Germany, Finland, Mexico, India and China. Andy has written five books on his approaches, including “Start With What Works: a faster way to grow your business”, and “Committed Action: the three-step method to inspire your people to take ownership and get results” and his most recent, “The Suits & Geeks Trap: get your commercial and technical people to work with you rather than against each other”. Andy has spoken for dozens of corporate and association audiences including L’Oreal, Barclays, Al Ghurair and Bupa International. He has also acted as a TEDx MC. As a speaker, Andy always matches his presentation to audience seniority and preferred levels of interaction. As well as delivering traditional keynotes in person and virtually, he draws on his rich background in facilitation and executive education, and as a leader of CEO Peer Groups. Andy served on the ‘Big Thinkers’ panel of experts for #oglivychange, the innovative behavioural change practice of Ogilvy. He has served as an advisory board member for companies in the Silverstone Technology Cluster and as a Board Director of the business lobbying and networking group Birmingham Forward. He is former advisor to the Birmingham Future Mentoring Scheme and a director of Upcycle, a charity that reconditions furniture and prevents it ending up in landfill. Andy is a Visiting Professor in Consulting Practice at Birmingham City University where he is currently helping in the establishment of a Venture Capital fund for students. Outside of work, Andy has dabbled in the dangerous world of stand-up comedy (with decidedly mixed results!), and played lead guitar in a tribute band dedicated to the music of Canadian progressive rock band Rush.

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Anna Hemmings MBE, OLY

Britain’s most successful ever female kayaker, a 2 time Olympian and 6 times World Champion

Who is Anna Hemmings? Anna Hemmings is Britain’s most successful female marathon kayaker with a staggering eleven World and European Championship medals, 9 of them gold. She is now a leading inspirational speaker on resilience and high performance. By the age of 24 Anna had been World Champion 3 times and competed at the Olympic Games. In 2010 she was awarded an MBE for her services to sport. She achieved this success against all the odds. She was told by the British head coach that she was not big enough or strong enough to be a great kayaker. She proved him wrong. At the peak of her career, Anna was diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and was told by medical experts she might never race again. She battled her way to full recovery and went on to win a further 3 world titles and compete at her second Olympic Games in Beijing 2008. Since retiring from sport Anna has become recognised as a specialist in the field of resilience and the psychology of high performance. She is an accredited Performance Coach and founded Beyond the Barriers high performance training consultancy. Anna has worked with CEO’s and senior leaders through to middle management, designing and delivering resilience, leadership and high performing teams programmes. She works globally with leaders and teams helping them develop the skills, attitudes and behaviours to deliver exceptional performance. Anna’s unique combination of experience in elite sport combined with 12 years leading a successful business and working alongside senior leaders, gives her a broad understanding of the challenges that leaders and teams face and how to overcome them to deliver outstanding results. Whether its building confidence, engaging teams or developing resilient leaders, she is passionate about helping others succeed at the highest level. With 18 years of experience on the speaker circuit, Anna’s speeches and masterclasses have been enjoyed and valued, in more than 15 different countries, across different industries from banking and telecoms, to healthcare and retail. These global brands have trusted Anna to inspire their people to achieve more: IBM, Unilever, Vodafone, Balfour Beatty, Novartis, Roche, British Airways, Deloitte LLP, RBS and many more. Key insights from Anna’s engaging and thought provoking speeches are brought to life through entertaining anecdotes from her journey in sport and business. She has a proven track record as an accomplished, inspiring and humble speaker. She makes sure that she has a clear understanding of the audience, the company and their industry; ensuring that each presentation is relevant and designed specifically for the client. Anna’s sporting achievements were recognised at the Sunday Times Sports Woman of the Year Awards, where she won the 2005 Champions Award and then again in 2007 when she was voted BBC London Sports Personality of the Year. Anna Hemmings will support you on your journey to high performance with speeches, masterclasses and 1:1 coaching.

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Devon Harris

International Motivational Keynote Speaker

Meet Devon Harris From the sun-baked streets of Kingston, Jamaica, to the freezing tracks of four Winter Olympics, Devon Harris’s extraordinary journey embodies the power of perseverance and unwavering determination. As a founding member of the legendary Jamaican Bobsled Team, Devon didn’t just inspire the beloved Disney classic “Cool Runnings” – he redefined what’s possible when you dare to dream beyond boundaries. A graduate of the prestigious Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, Devon combines the mental fortitude of an elite military officer with the resilience of an Olympic athlete. His remarkable transformation from a young man in Kingston’s tough inner city to an internationally acclaimed speaker demonstrates the very principles he shares with audiences worldwide: vision, bold action and the courage to push beyond perceived limitations. Drawing from his unique experiences, Devon electrifies audiences with a compelling message that resonates across cultures and industries. His signature keynote, “Keep On Pushing”, masterfully weaves powerful storytelling with practical strategies for peak performance, leaving audiences both inspired and equipped with actionable tools for success. Fortune 500 companies consistently choose Devon for his rare ability to connect Olympic-level mindset training with everyday business challenges. His presentations don’t just motivate – they transform. Whether addressing a small leadership team or commanding an arena of thousands, Devon’s message catalyzes breakthrough performance and lasting change. Beyond his speaking engagements, Devon is a published author and dedicated philanthropist. His “Keep On Pushing Foundation” supports education initiatives in disadvantaged communities, reflecting his commitment to creating opportunities for the next generation of dreamers and achievers. Notable Achievements: Three-time Olympian Royal Military Academy Sandhurst graduate Author of “Keep On Pushing: Hot Lesson from Cool Runnings” Featured TEDx speaker Contributor to CNN, BBC, NBC and MSNBC on peak performance topics Devon’s presentations are more than motivational speeches – they’re transformational experiences that ignite the Olympic spirit within every individual. His message resonates because it comes from lived experience: with the right mindset, there are no limits to what we can achieve. Book Devon Harris today and inspire your team to Keep On Pushing!

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Peter Fisk

Inspiring Leadership + Smarter Innovation + Accelerating Growth Bestselling author, keynote speaker, expert advisor to business leaders

Peter Fisk is a global thought leader – author, futurist, speaker – whose career was forged in a superconductivity lab, accelerated by managing supersonic brands, shaped by working with some of the world’s best companies in Europe, North America and Asia, evolved by leading a digital start-up, and formalised as CEO of the world’s largest marketing network. He works with business leaders to reimagine their markets and strategies for a better future. He brings together the best in strategy and innovation, brand and customer thinking to drive smarter, sustainable growth. Peter leads GeniusWorks, an innovative business accelerator, based in London, and is professor of leadership, strategy and innovation at IE Business School in Madrid, where he is responsible for executive programs. He also works independently and with other business schools. He was Thinkers50 Global Director, founded and hosts the annual European Business Forum, and publishes the monthly ”Fast Leader” magazine. He has over 30 years of practical business experience, working with over 300 companies and 55 countries … from Adidas’ growth into new markets to Asahi’s consumer-centric innovation, Cartier’s redefined luxury and Coca Cola’s growth strategy, McKinsey’s leadership development to Microsoft’s new approach to strategic innovation, P&G’s direct to consumer strategy and Pfizer’s future scanning, Santander’s future bank vision and Sompo’s digitally-minded leaders, Takeda’s patient-centric healthcare and Tata’s growth as a global business. Peter’s first book “Marketing Genius” fused the brains of Einstein and Picasso to ask how would they do business today, and was translated into 35 languages. His next 8 books explore the renaissance creativity of Leonardo da Vinci, in “Creative Genius”, how to innovate with purpose for positive impact, in “People Planet Profit”, and learning from the world’s most innovative companies, in “Gamechangers”. His new book “Business Recoded” challenges leaders to have the courage to create a better future, harnessing the opportunities of a post-pandemic world, through 7 shifts built on deep dives with 49 of the world’s most inspiring business leaders today. It is shortlisted for CMI Business Book of the Year 2021, and was reviewed by the Financial Times with “Wow. The book you have to read now”.

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Allister Frost

Future Ready Mindset™ expert and Microsoft’s first Digital Marketing Strategy Leader

Meet Allister Frost Allister Frost is a business growth expert and keynote speaker, who inspires audiences to transform ever-accelerating change into collective growth and a brighter tomorrow. During a two-decade corporate career, he jumped from the relative stability of a leadership role in a global consumer goods company (Andrex, Kleenex, Huggies) into the wild seas of change at Microsoft. In the emergent technology sector, he developed strategies to help him and his teams thrive in uncertainty through continuous reinvention. He developed and codified a new mindset for growth that he now shares in his talks. He became Microsoft’s first ever Head of Digital Marketing Strategy, pioneering revolutionary new communication channels and launching iconic global brand campaigns including “I’M A PC”. Since 2012, Allister has worked as a motivational speaker and coach to leading organisations including Cisco, the NHS, Hyundai, 3M, Team GB, Vodafone, and the BBC. Through hundreds of client projects, he has demonstrated how anyone, regardless of the state of the economy or the nature of their business, can develop a Future Ready Mindset to help them keep up and thrive. He specialises in helping leaders and teams rethink their relationship with change, so they stretch their comfort zones and realise their full potential. He believes everyone can enjoy a lifetime of personal growth and career success when they have the right attitude to change and a passion for working in the service of others (their “personal mission”). Allister now shares the secrets of his ReadyAlready growth cycle at company conferences and industry events. He helps busy professionals develop a more optimistic relationship with change, so they courageously seize new opportunities for personal and business growth. He believes there are opportunities for improvements everywhere when you employ more human curiosity, creativity, and better communication. His mission each day is to help organisations change faster and better with the positive mindset needed to become—and remain—future-ready for life.

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Roger Delves

Professor of Leadership Practice and Expert in Transformational Leadership

Roger Delves, Anglo-Irish by birth and a Fellow of the RSA, is a renowned Professor of Leadership Practice at Hult Ashridge Executive Education. Educated at St Catherine’s College, Oxford, where he studied English, Roger’s career spans advertising, entrepreneurship, and management education, making him a trusted authority in leadership development and organizational transformation. Starting at B&B advertising agency in 1979, Roger rose to Board Director in just six years. Following a merger, he established Ireland’s first international advertising agency under the DMB&B banner, serving clients like Mars Masterfoods and P&G. Under his leadership, DMB&B became one of Ireland’s top three agencies by billing. Roger’s entrepreneurial ventures include founding The Programme People, a production company for Ireland’s independent radio network, and Equestrian Vision, which supplied specialist equestrian equipment and feedstuffs. His diverse experience has shaped his insights into business leadership and innovation. Since moving to the UK in 1996, Roger has focused on leadership education, holding roles at Cranfield University School of Management and Hult Ashridge. For over 18 years, he has specialized in teaching transformational leadership, emphasizing authenticity, emotional intelligence, and effective team engagement. Roger’s research and thought leadership have redefined how organizations approach leadership. His chapter _Leadership for an Unknowable Tomorrow_ in _Leadership after Covid-19_ (Springer, 2022) highlights the need for adaptability in a rapidly changing world. His publications, including _The Top Fifty Management Dilemmas_ (Pearson, 2014) and _Inspiring Leadership_ (Bloomsbury, 2017), provide actionable strategies for leaders navigating complex challenges. Roger is a sought-after speaker and educator, delivering programs across the Middle East, Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas. His recent article on values and purpose in leadership, published in _Developing Leaders Quarterly_ (2023), underscores his commitment to guiding leaders toward impactful and sustainable practices. Roger Delves inspires individuals and organizations to embrace transformational leadership, offering the tools and insights needed to thrive in an ever-changing world.

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David Allen

Storyteller, Adventurer and Mental Health Advocate, Sharing the Power of Resilience through Lived Experience.

David Allen – Adventurer, Historian & Mental Health Advocate with a Passion for Storytelling Funny, light-hearted, but meticulously well researched, David Allen’s talks are both fun and thought provoking and are either taken from his own life experience travelling or are based on hours, days and weeks of tireless historical research sourcing records dating back to the 1800s. A professional public speaker for 15 years, his presenting style is fun, energetic and inventive, always with a great deal of humour, and invariably he involves the audience as part of the story to bring the subject to life. David’s working life has taken on many strands; he started out as a solicitor, then trained as a primary school teacher, whilst also writing and performing, and over the years he has performed at the Buxton Festival, Edinburgh Fringe and Latitude and in theatres and venues in various venues around the UK. An adventurer at heart, David’s aversion to flying has taken him on many outlandish trips by train, boat and bicycle all over Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East, and he has many hair-raising tales of travelling adventures, notably cycling from London to Cairo, and hitchhiking to Morocco. David’s love of history and research has led him to develop a particular fascination with all things Victorian, he is a member of the Dickens Fellowship and offers many different talks on various aspects of Victorian History. However, though a natural entertainer, privately David has struggled with intense anxiety, depression and debilitating Obsessive Compulsive Disorder since childhood, with a later diagnosis of severe health anxiety. Following the pandemic, as part of his recovery, David decided to take a step towards tackling the stigma of mental health and instead make a virtue of his experience, and so trained to be a Lived Experience Practitioner whereby people like him with experience of mental health help those at the start of recovery. He later began volunteering with Champions for Change (previously Time to Change), an offshoot of the mental health charity Mind and is now a ‘People’s Champion’ to help raise awareness of what it is really like to live with a mental health condition. He has also worked with health professionals and groups of student nurses to help them better understand the needs of those suffering from mental illness. Now an advocate for mental health, David is combining his public and private ‘faces’ and is giving talks on what it is really like to have OCD and health anxiety. Poignant, humorous and heart-warming, David is keen to explain and broaden the understanding of OCD as a form of anxiety, drawing on his lifetime experience of living with severe OCD, how it started, its triggers and effect on him, whilst also offering the tools and coping strategies that he has developed along the way to survive. Drawing all these parallel strands together, David Allen is a very popular public speaker, who is the perfect combination of being both hugely knowledgeable and a very skilled and entertaining storyteller.

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Greg Orme

An award-winning author and thinker on leadership and organisational transformation in the digital economy.

About Greg Orme Greg is an award-winning author and thinker on leadership development and organisational transformation in the digital economy. He delivers value to global clients as a C-Suite advisor, keynote speaker, educator, coach, and facilitator who’s delivered more than 400 talks to executive audiences around the world. He helps leaders and teams thrive in a world of accelerating change through creative thinking, innovation, and entrepreneurial spirit. Greg was named as one of HR Magazine’s Most Influential Thinkers in 2022. His book The Human Edge, How Curiosity and Creativity are your Superpowers in The Digital Economy (Pearson) won Business Book of The Year 2020 and has been translated into Chinese, Vietnamese and Korean. He leads organisational change and leadership development programmes with global clients in telecoms, engineering, banking & insurance, automotive, FMCG, manufacturing and technology. Clients include Arup, Microsoft, BMW, Accenture, Novo Nordisk, Virgin Media 02, Sunrise UPC, Tata Steel, EY, Sky, International Olympic Committee, ING, Sberbank, Faurecia Group, Ogilvy, eBay, The World Economic Forum, Kantar Group, YPO, Randstad Group, Cognizant, PVH Group and Arcadia He was the founding CEO of London Business School’s Centre for Creative Business. Greg has appeared on BBC World News and in The Financial Times and is a regular contributor to Forbes. He published his first acclaimed book in 2014: The Spark, how to ignite and lead business creativity (FT Publishing).

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Alex Staniforth

The Adversity Adventurer – record-breaking adventurer, Everest avalanche survivor, author and mental health charity founder

Alex Staniforth is a record-breaking adventurer, ultra-endurance athlete, author and charity founder from Cheshire who is no stranger to overcoming challenges. By 19 years old Alex had already overcome and achieved more than many will in a lifetime. As a teenager he survived the two most significant disasters in Mount Everest history, in two consecutive years. However, his biggest mountains have been much closer to home: epilepsy, bullying, mental ill health and a stammer since childhood. Alex never allowed this to become his identity – only his experience. Re-framing adversity as an opportunity has driven him to discover his potential and help others overcome their own ‘Everest’. This is not your typical success story of reaching the summit. Alex takes his audiences on an emotional journey of resilience, courage, failure, teamwork and triumph over adversity. Combining lessons from adventure and ultra-endurance with a relatable vulnerability, he ensures a Return on Inspiration with his Resilience Rucksack toolkit, that anyone can apply to their own goals and challenges. Despite facing numerous setbacks, Alex has never wavered in his pursuit of challenges and charitable endeavours. Following a failed attempt to climb Mount Everest in 2014 and a harrowing experience during the Nepal earthquake in 2015, he continued to push his limits. Alex has raised over £100,000 for charity, authored two books, and achieved remarkable feats such as becoming the fastest person to conquer all 100 UK county tops and running the National Three Peaks challenge – 452 miles in 9 days 12 hours. In 2020 he founded Mind Over Mountains, an award-winning charity dedicated to promoting mental well-being through nature. Trusted by global companies including Rolls-Royce, Samsung and Bank of America, he helps teams, leaders and students build the resilience, motivation and mental fitness to overcome challenges, protect their wellbeing and achieve the extraordinary.

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Katherine Templar-Lewis

Human scientist and science communicator at the intersection of neuroscience, creativity and change

Katherine Templar Lewis – Expert in Future Tech, Innovation, and Human Behavior Katherine Templar-Lewis is a cognitive scientist, science communicator, and co-founder and director of Kinda Studios, a female strong creative neuroscience studio exploring the aesthetics of human experience. With a background in human and cognitive science, Katherine is dedicated to interdisciplinary research, bringing scientists and creatives together to solve the complex and very human challenges we face today. Her mission is to equip people with the tools needed to not just thrive in an uncertain society but to drive innovation, seize opportunities and unlock their own potential. As a science presenter and communicator, Katherine is currently the co host and lead scientist on The Uncertainty Experts, a new interactive documentary, with Sam Conniff. She is co-host and executive producer on the Audible Originals neuroscience and wellbeing podcast series Beyond 5 Senses (2024). Katherine regularly appears as a science expert across a range of media platforms including on the BBC, Sky News, NBC, CNN, Radio 4, The Today Show (NBC), The One Show, Start the Week and more. She also writes about science and brains for the likes of VICE, Motherboard, Creators Project, Pavement Licker, Sandwich, and SIESMA and has been featured in The Guardian, The Metro, The Telegraph, New Scientist, The Times, and many more. Brands she has worked with as a consultant and speaker include Apple, LEGO, Nike, Volvo, Nestle and TikTok. With international experience from conferences to leadership summits, she brings a refreshing energy and new lens on the world. Her focus is you, how your brain works, and how to optimise it. Katherine will play the role between the co-host, coach, mediator and rebel thinker. With the option to incorporate live scientific experiments and audience interactivity, she will work with you to define key outcomes and takeaways and ensure your delegates walk away feeling both inspired, and equipped with insight and tools to turn thought into action.

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Stephen Shapiro

Transforming Businesses through Innovation and Creative Problem-Solving

Stephen Shapiro is a renowned expert in cultivating innovation and transforming business practices. With decades of industry experience, Stephen empowers leaders and teams to tackle their toughest challenges by identifying and seizing unseen opportunities. Career at Accenture Stephen began his career at Accenture, where he co-led the business process reengineering practice, focusing on efficiency. Midway through his 15-year tenure, he shifted his focus to innovation, building a thriving 20,000-person practice dedicated to growth and job creation. Transition to Innovation Speaker and Author In 2001, after publishing his first book, “24/7 Innovation,” Stephen transitioned to a full-time role as an innovation speaker and advisor. He has since authored five more books, including “Goal-Free Living,” “Personality Poker,” and “Best Practices are Stupid.” His latest book, “Invisible Solutions,” was published in 2020. Stephen’s insights have been shared with audiences in 50 countries, influencing countless organizations. Advisory and Speaking Engagements Stephen works with top-tier companies such as 3M, P&G, Marriott, Nike, and Microsoft, helping them improve their innovation practices. His high-energy, engaging keynotes inspire audiences to think creatively and embrace new ways of solving business challenges. His keynote topics, based on his books, are tailored to meet the specific needs of each organization. Recognitions and Contributions Stephen’s contributions to the field of innovation have been widely recognized. He served a six-year term on the Board of Directors of the National Speakers Association (NSA) and holds the Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) designation, NSA’s highest earned designation. In 2015, he was inducted into the Speaker Hall of Fame (CPAE). Additionally, he is a Senior Research Fellow with The Conference Board. Community Involvement Stephen holds a degree in Industrial Engineering from Cornell University, which has equipped him with the skills to optimize innovation processes. He has also been involved with Girl Starter, a movement encouraging young women to start their own businesses, serving as a judge and mentor on the TLC television show. Based in Orlando, Florida, Stephen is passionate about traveling to meet his clients and share his expertise worldwide. His innovative approach has revolutionized organizations like NASA, Marriott, 3M, P&G, and USAA, making him a sought-after speaker and advisor in the realm of business innovation. For organizations looking to enhance their innovation capabilities, Stephen Shapiro offers unparalleled insights and practical solutions to drive growth and creativity.

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Mark Denton

Around the world race skipper, Leadership, Team and Resilience Expert

Meet Mark Denton Mark is a Leadership, Team, Resilience and Navigating Change Expert, and multi-award winning keynote speaker, most recently voted the ‘Bookers Choice’ at the Speaker Awards 2024, judged by Speaker Bureau owners and Professionals with a combined 65 years of booking speakers and beating 168 others to the top spot. As a professional sailor and Captain, he’s raced in many of the sport’s most gruelling events. But it was the opportunity to lead an amateur team in the ‘world’s toughest’ around-the-world yacht race that was to be his making, an experience so rich that it’s Mark’s sole focus for his speeches. This epic event sees 12 teams in identical yachts vying for glory across 10 months and 32000 miles, the ‘wrong way’ around the world. But these are not crewed by hardy professionals from the rarefied world of elite sport. Rather 100% amateurs, male and female, of different ages, backgrounds and nationalities, 70 % having never sailed before! It’s the toughest Leadership and Team challenge in the book, and the ultimate laboratory to discover what culture really allows a disparate group of people to achieve the extraordinary when facing constant adversity, change and competition. And the results were surprising, in many ways rewriting the rules of how Leaders and Teams need to be to thrive in a brave new world. And so it’s been Mark’s mission since to share the learning, recognising that the parallels for business were remarkable. And his audiences from many of the world’s greatest Organisations agree, captivating them in over 31 countries to date, and with consistent 5 star reviews.

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