Business Speakers

Hire the Best Business Speakers

A powerful keynote can transform a business event from informative to unforgettable. Top business speakers bring real experience, offering insight into leadership, innovation, and growth that helps teams perform at their best. Their stories of success and failure resonate with audiences, sparking new ways of thinking and driving meaningful change. With startups making up 46% of all company insolvencies in 2024, strong guidance and adaptable strategy have never been more important. These exclusive business speakers can inspire your workforce to tackle challenges head-on, turn ideas into action, and create lasting value long after the conference ends.

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Jenna Meek

Co-Founder & CEO of REFY Beauty, Guest Dragon on Dragon's Den, Named in Forbes 30 Under 30 & Founder of Shrine

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James Clear

Author of New York Times Bestselling 'Atomic Habits' & Creator of the 3-2-1 Newsletter

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Jo Malone CBE

Jo Malone CBE is a renowned entrepreneur & speaker who founded Jo Malone London & Jo Loves.

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Jean Tomlin

Founder & CEO of Chanzo, Non-Executive Director of Aston Martin Lagonda & Independent Director of Capri Holdings

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Dan Cable

Professor of Organisational Behaviour at London Business School, Award-Winning Management Scholar, Bestselling Author & Organisational Culture Expert

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Tim Campbell

First Winner of 'The Apprentice', Aide to Lord Sugar & Strategic Diversity & Inclusion Advisor at AMS

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Deborah Meaden

Successful Businesswoman, Entrepreneur, Investor & Dragon on BBC's 'Dragons' Den'

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John Amaechi

New York Times Bestselling Author, Organisational Psychologist, Research Fellow At The University of East London, Founder of APS Intelligence

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Vanessa Kingori

Managing Director of Technology Media Telecoms for Google, First Female Publishing Director of British Vogue, First Black Publisher for more than 100 years at Condé Nast Britain & Named Business Person of the Year from The London Chamber of Commerce

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Robert Sutton

Professor of Management Science, Engineering & Organisational Behaviour at Stanford University, Leader of The Friction Project & Award-Winning Author of 'Hard Facts, Dangerous Half-Truths & Total Nonsense'

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Steven Bartlett

Host of The Diary of a CEO Podcast Which Was Named “Best International Podcast” At The iHeart/Audible Podcast Awards in 2025 & Founder of FLIGHTSTORY & FLIGHTFUND

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Jonathan Warburton

Chairman of Warburtons, who helped Warburtons become the first food manufacturer to be recognised in The Sunday Times Best Big Companies to Work For list in 2016

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Dr Lynda Gratton

Professor of Management Practice at the London Business School, Founding CEO of HSM Advisory & Former Chief Psychologist for British Airways

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Tasha Eurich

Principal of The Eurich Group, Bestselling Author of 'Bankable Leadership' & Named the World's No.1 Communication Expert by Global Gurus

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Kevin Gaskell

Chairman of ITS Technology Group, Former CEO of Porsche, Lamborghini and BMW, Author of 'Inspired Leadership: How You Can Achieve Extraordinary Results' & Global Motivational Speaker

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PY Gerbeau

Known as the "Business Turnaround CEO", President of the French Ice Hockey Federation & Former CEO of the Millennium Dome

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Sir Terry Leahy

Former CEO of Supermarket Giant Tesco, Former Chairman of The Board of B&M Retail & Author of 'Management In 10 Words'

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Baroness Karren Brady

Vice-Chairman of West Ham United Football Club, One of Britian's Most Powerful Women & Aide To Lord Alan Sugar on 'The Apprentice'

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Simon Calver

Business Expert, Chair of Marks & Spencer Financial Services, Former CEO of Mothercare & LoveFilm & Spoke at the AI CEO Summit 2025 With Google

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Adam Grant

Organisational Psychologist, Saul P. Steinberg Professor of Management at Wharton, Bestselling Author of ‘Hidden Potential’

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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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Noreena Hertz

Bestselling Author of ‘The Silent Takeover’, ‘The Debt Threat’ & ‘Eyes Wide Open’, Honorary Professor at the University College London, Board Member for Warner Music Group & Mattel & Thought Leader

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Claude Littner

Business Turnaround Specialist, Regular face on The Apprentice & Former Chief Executive of Tottenham Hotspur

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Alan O’Neill

MD at Kara Change Management, Bestselling Author of 'Culture Matters' & 'This Is So Selfridges!', Retail & Change Expert

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James Caan CBE

Former “Dragon” on “Dragons’ Den”, Founder of Hamilton Bradshaw & the James Caan Foundation

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Alex Polizzi

Host of 'The Hotel Inspector', Co-Owner of The Polizzi Collection & Business Management Speaker

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Brian McBride

Former CEO of Amazon, Chairman of ASOS, President of the CBI, Currently Lead Non-Executive Director on the Board of the UK’s Ministry of Defence, Chairman of Trainline & Expert in Business Growth & Leadership

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Jenny Campbell

Leading Financial Expert & Entrepreneur, Former Dragon on BBC's Dragons' Den & Turnaround Entrepreneur Winner

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Bianca Miller-Cole

Leading Entrepreneur, Finalist of The Apprentice, 2x Sunday Times Bestselling Author, Founder of Bianca Miller London & Named as a "Forbes 30 Under 30"

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Bruce Daisley

Former VP EMEA Twitter, Sunday Times Bestselling Author & Workplace Culture Keynote Speaker

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Robin Sharma

Leadership Expert, Author of International Bestseller 'The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari' & Host of the 'Daily Mastery' Podcast

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Fred Sirieix

Face of Channel 4's 'First Dates', Hospitality Expert, Launched National Waiters Day & Won the National Restaurant Awards Personality of the Year

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Eddie Hearn

Founder & Chairman of Matchroom Boxing, Negotiated Boxing’s First $1 Billion Agreement with DAZN, Signed Anthony Joshua & Sky Sports Broadcaster

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Duncan Bannatyne

Entrepreneur, Former Dragon on BBC 'Dragon's Den', Founder of The Bannatyne Group & Founder of Quality Care Homes which Sold for £26 Million

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Barbara Cassani

Business Leader, Executive Chairman of Jurys Inn hotels, Launched Go Fly for BA, Co-Authored the Award-Winning Business Memoir, 'Go: An Airline Adventure' & Named Veuve Clicquot UK Businesswoman of the Year

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Hamish Taylor

Former CEO of Vision UK, Former CEO of Sainsbury's Bank, Former General Manager of Brands for British Airways & Won the Sheth Distinguished International Alumnus Award

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Ronan Harrington

Resilience & Leadership Expert, Former Strategist at the UK Foreign Office, Former Strategic Lead at RethinkX & Voted Among the Top 5 Best Storytellers at the Speaker Awards

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Mike Dobell

Founder, Owner & CEO of the Multi-Million-Pound Men's Formalwear Brand, Dobell, Which Has Been Featured on National Media like Smooth FM & Sky TV

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Michael Pawlyn

Founder Director of Exploration Architecture LTD, Bestselling Author of 'Biomimicry in Architecture', Creative Collaborator at Hard Art & Awarded a Fellowship in Regenerative Design by the Royal Commission for the Exhibition of 1851

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Maja Göpel

Former Secretary General of the German Advisory Council on Global Change, Author of "Rethinking Our World: An Invitation to Rescue Our Future & Ranked as 1 of the 100 Most Influential German Economists by The Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung

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Tara Shine

Former Head of Research & Development at the Mary Robinson Foundation – Climate Justice, Co-Founder of B Corp-Certified Social Enterprise Change by Degrees & Named STEM Woman of the Year at the Women in STEM Summit & Awards

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Crispin Matson

UK Director & Energy Systems Director at Ramboll Energy, Board Director for the Westmill Wind Farm Co-operative & Led the Engineering Design Framework for the 176MW Aalborg District Heat Pump Network Scheme

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Rebecca Marmot

Chief Sustainability & Corporate Affairs Officer at Unilever, Launched the Unilever Foundation & Ranked #8 in the Global Top 250 Women in Sustainability

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Kate Wylie

Chief Sustainability Officer & President Fondation at Chanel, Board of Advisors of the Dasgupta Review on Economics of Biodiversity & Named as One of the 100 UK Leading Environmentalists by Forbes

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Alan Jope

Former CEO of Unilever, Non-Executive Director at Accenture, Chair of the British Business Awards & Visiting Professor at the University of Oxford's Said Business School

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Zak Brown

CEO of McLaren F1 Team, Founder & Chairman of United Autosports & Won the IMRRC Cameron R. Argetsinger Award

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Ann Daniels

Adventurer and Explorer, One of the First Women in History to Reach the North & South Poles, Former Head of Ice Operations for the Catlin Arctic Survey & Won the Pride of Britain Award

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James Kerr

Leadership & Teamwork Speaker, Bestselling Author of Legacy: What the All Blacks Can Teach Us About the Business of Life,' & Fortune 500 advisor to Google & Spotify

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Christian Horner

Teamwork & Teambuilding Speaker, Former Principal of the Red Bull Formula One Team, Youngest Team Principal to Win an F1 Constructors' World Championship & Founded the Arden Formula 3000 team

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Andrew Bryant

Founder of Self Leadership International, Former President of Asia Professional Speakers Singapore & Professional Speakers Association of Spain & Author of 'Potential-ize: How Leaders Unlock Human Potential in the Age of AI'

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Brent Hoberman

Founder of LastMinute.com, Chair & Co-Founder of Founders Factory, firstminute capital & Founders Forum & Co-Chair Of The Prime Minister's Business Sector Council

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Lars Sudmann

CEO & Founder of Sudmann & Company, Former CFO of Procter & Gamble Belgium, 6-Times Belgian & 2-Times European Champion of Public Speaking & Author of 'Innovation That Sticks'

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Baroness Martha Lane Fox

Co-Founder of Lastminute.com, Acclaimed Entrepreneur, Public Servant & Co-Founder of Lucky Voice

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Perry Timms

Future of Work Expert, Organisational Culture & HR Speaker, Former Workforce Development Consultant at the Big Lottery Fund & Ranked as the Number 1 Most Influential Thinker in HR

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Tom Cheesewright

Applied Futurist, Co-Founder & Former CMO of CANDDi, Chairman of Ponoma Partners, Creator of the TMRW Conference, Bestselling Author of 'Future-Proof Your Business' & 'High Frequency Change'

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Beth Davies

Learning & Leadership Development Expert, Former Director of Learning & Development for TESLA Motors, Former Director of Retail Training for Apple & Founder of HR Reimagined

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Ben Legg

Former COO of Google Europe, Founder & CEO of Digital People, Three-Time Tech CEO & Author of 'Marketing for CEOs'

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Heather Mills

Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, Nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize, Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Association's Adopt-A-Minefield Campaign, Founder of VBites Foods & Won the Haute Couture Austrian Icon Award

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Roger Spitz

Renowned Futurist, President of Techistential, Founder & Chair of Disruptive Futures Institute, Author of five bestselling books & Ranked as one of Global Gurus Top 15 Futurists Worldwide

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Harriet Beveridge

Executive Coach, Performance Expert, Co-Author of ‘Will It Make The Boat Go Faster?’ & Winner of ‘Inspirational Person of the Year’ at Bath Creative Awards

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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.