Female Leadership Speakers

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Women now hold 29% of C-suite positions, up from just 17% in 2015. This progress marks a significant shift, yet women remain underrepresented in leadership. Promoting female leaders is essential to closing this gap and inspiring the next generation of entrepreneurs and executives. Esteemed female leadership speakers bring fresh insight on innovation, leadership, and resilience, sharing lived experience that challenges stereotypes and sparks change. Whether discussing equality in the boardroom or building successful ventures, these women show what’s possible when opportunity meets talent — and why every business benefits from more diverse voices at the top.

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Tracey Follows

One of Forbes' Top 50 Female Futurists In The World, Founder & Futurist of Futuremade Ltd, Visiting Professor of Staffordshire University & Bestselling Author of 'The Future of You'

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Navrina Singh

Founder & CEO of Credo AI, Member of the National AI Advisory Committee, Former Director of Product Management at Microsoft & Named to the TIME100 AI List

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Gillian Tett

US Editor-at-Large & Chair of the Editorial Board for the Financial Times, Provost of King's College Cambridge & Author of 'Anthro-Vision', 'The Silo Effect' & 'Fool's Gold'

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Jo Causon

CEO of the Institute of Customer Service, Former Director of Marketing & Corporate Affairs at the Chartered Management Institute & Customer Service Media Commentator

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Amnah Ajmal

Former Executive Vice President of Market Development at Mastercard, Top 100 Most Powerful Businesswoman According to Forbes, Former CEO of Standard Chartered Bank & Youngest-Ever Head of a Consumer Bank

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Lisa Forte

Co-Founder of Red Goat Cyber Security, Cyber Volunteers 19 & Respect In Security & Recognised as the No.1 woman in the Top 100 Women in Tech Awards

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Susannah Schofield

Former Commercial Opportunity Director of Royal Mail, Director General of the Direct Selling Association UK, Author of 'Mind the Gap: Creating Your Successful Business Strategy' & Founder of Pitch Sport, Best in Glass & Noir

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Claire Harper

First Female Board Director at Mamas & Papas, Founder of IndiaCoco & Commercial & Marketing Lead for London Pulse Netball Club

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Rita Clifton

Deputy Chair of John Lewis Partnership, Former CEO & Chairman of Interbrand, Co-Founder of BrandCap & Bestselling Author of 'Love Your Impostor'

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Karen Blackett

President of WPP UK, Former CEO of GroupM UK, Founding Trustee of the Black Equity Organisation & Chancellor of the University of Portsmouth

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Natalie Nixon

Creative Strategist & CEO of Figure 8 Thinking LLC, Author of ‘The Creativity Leap’, Founding Director of the Strategic Design MBA at Thomas Jefferson University & Named One of the Top 50 Keynote Speakers in the World

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Mordecai

Global Innovation Leader, Director of Gartner, Founder of Day After, Former Creative Strategy Director of PepsiCo & Winner of the She Runs It Changing the Game Award

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Jess Hunt

Creative Director & Co-Founder of Award-Winning Beauty Brand REFY, Social Media Influencer & Model

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Abigail Posner

Founder of The Human Code Company, Former Director of Creative Works at Google & Host of the Human Code Podcast

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Charlot Magayi

Founder of Mukuru Clean Stoves, Winner of The Earthshot Prize 2022, Recognised as one of TIME’s 100 Climate Leaders of 2025 & Named on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list

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Karen Pflug

Chief Sustainability Officer at IKEA, Former CSO at Ingka Group, Innovation Director at Nike, & Apparel Director at Reebok

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Gina McCarthy

The First White House National Climate Advisor, 13th Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency & Influential Climate Change Speaker

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Melissa Sterry

World-Renowned Design Scientist, Founder of Bioratorium, Bionic City & Panarchic Codex & Inductee into the Global Women Inventors & Innovators Network Hall of Fame

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Christiana Figueres

Former Executive Secretary of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, Co-Founder of Global Optimism & Recognised as one of the World's Most Influential Leaders by Time Magazine

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Marga Hoek

Founder & CEO of Business For Good, Former CEO of the Dutch Sustainable Business Association & Three-Time Golden Award-Winning Author of 'The Trillion Dollar Shift' & 'Tech For Good'

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Dr Sally Uren

Executive Director & Chief Acceleration Officer of Forum For The Future, Former Director of Environmental Management & Sustainability at Casella Stanger, Appointed OBE for Services to Sustainability & Named Forbes Top 100 UK Leading Environmentalist

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Alessandra Bellini

Former Group Chief Customer Officer at Tesco, President Of The Advertising Association, North America Vice President of Brand Development at Unilever & UK Marketer Of The Year 2020

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Dido Harding

Member of the UK House of Lords, Former Deputy Chair of the Bank of England, Former Chair of NHS Improvement & Former CEO of TalkTalk

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Gina Buckney

Founder & Director of Your People Power, Author & Creator of Journals for Life, Former Head of UK Retail Customer Services for BT & UK Delegate to the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women

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Zahra Shah

Co-Founder & Investor of Seers, Trustee of the British Pakistan Foundation, AI Advisor to the Commonwealth Businesswomen's Network & Winner of the Top 100 Influential People Award

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Dame Barbara Hakin

Medical Expert, Former Deputy Chief Executive and Chief Operating Officer of NHS England, Created the General Practitioner with Special Interest Role in the NHS & OBE Recipient

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Holly Tucker

Co-Founder of Not On The High Street, Co-Founder of Holly & Co, Host of the 'Conversations of Inspiration' Podcast, MBE Recipient & UK Ambassador to Creative Small Businesses

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Dalia Feldheim

Award-Winning Former Global CMO, Founder of Flow Leadership Consulting, Leading Organisational Psychologist, Author of 'Lead Like a Girl' & TEDx Speaker

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Sandy Carter

Chief Business Officer of Unstoppable Domains, Ex-Amazon, Ex-IBM, Bestselling Author of 'AI First, Human Always' & Forbes Contributor

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Eva Omaghomi

First-Ever Director of Community Engagement Advisor to King Charles III, Founder of Forster Jones & Associates & Advisor to the King's Trust Global Ambassador's Group

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The cost of hiring a keynote speaker varies depending on several factors. Experience plays a major role; those with a high-profile background or specialist expertise often command higher fees. Similarly, the length of time that a speaker has been active in their field can also influence cost, with established professional speakers typically charging more for their proven insight and practised delivery. Factors such as location also impact the fee that a speaker requests, as travel and accommodation expenses are often added to events that are outside of the speaker’s local area.

For the precise cost of a speaker, it is best to consult one of the London Keynote Speaker Agency’s expert booking agents. Keynote speakers and event hosts can range anywhere from £1000 to in excess of £50,000 for speakers with increased levels of experience and expertise, or celebrities.

The ideal time to hire a keynote speaker depends on the details of your event, but generally speaking, it is always best to book in advance to avoid disappointment. For major awareness days or months, like International Women’s Day or Black History Month, the most in-demand speakers can be fully booked up to a year in advance. Securing your perfect speaker early ensures you get the right fit for your audience, theme and budget. Early booking allows you time to plan, coordinate logistics and create a cohesive event plan.

You can hire keynote speakers on a wide range of topics, from mental health, wellbeing, and diversity and inclusion to artificial intelligence and the future of work. Our speakers inspire audiences with insight, expertise, and lived experience. If you’re looking for a speaker who doesn’t fit within our current roster, get in touch. Our expert booking agents have a global network of speakers and will source the perfect fit for your theme. Whether you need an authority on geopolitics or a leading voice on psychological safety, we’ll match you with the right speaker to elevate your next event.

Keynote speakers are available for both virtual and in-person events. Virtual events became a popular format during the COVID-19 pandemic and continue to appeal to organisers who prefer the flexibility they offer. Hosting online removes the need for a venue, travel, and accommodation costs, making it a practical option for global audiences. Many speakers now deliver their talks virtually through platforms such as Zoom or Microsoft Teams. Whether you’re planning a corporate meeting, webinar, or online conference, our team can help. Contact the London Keynote Speakers Agency to find the best speakers for your virtual or hybrid event.

Many keynote speakers can tailor their content to suit the specific goals, audience, and theme of your event. While we offer a wide range of speakers across many topics, some specialise in customising their talks to reflect your company’s values, objectives, or industry challenges. This ensures the message resonates deeply and delivers lasting impact. Whether you’re hosting a leadership summit, corporate conference, or team-building event, we’ll connect you with a speaker who can adapt their message to your needs. To find out which speakers can personalise their content, contact the London Keynote Speakers Agency for tailored recommendations.

Yes, you can speak directly with your keynote speaker before your event. We organise briefing calls to ensure everything runs smoothly and aligns with your goals. During the call, you’ll have the chance to discuss what you’d like the speaker to focus on, the key messages you want delivered, and how their talk can best serve your business. It’s also an opportunity to cover practical details such as timing, format, and any technical or logistical requirements. These conversations help build a strong connection between you and the speaker, ensuring a confident and well-prepared delivery on the day.