Business and Keynote Speakers

Famously almost sank his business due to an ill judged comment at the IoD Annual Convention (he described his company's products as crap!). Since then he has bounced bank with a chain of sports clubs and an online jewellery company, the biggest of its kind. Good fun and very self-deprecating with lots of international experience.

Gerald Ratner

Tom is a quadruple amputee, having contracted Sepsis which resulted in a 5 month coma and almost killed him (he is one of very few people who survive this condition if not spotted immediately). His remarkable story of learning to live, walk and love again, was turned into the film Starfish based on his memoir, and starred Joanne Froggatt and Tom Riley.

Tom Ray

Paul Redmond is one of the UK’s leading experts on generational change and the future of work. As a leading expert in generational theory and employability, Dr Paul Redmond’s research and keynote talks are at the forefront of what this means for managers, recruiters, HR specialists and individuals.

Paul Redmond

Co-founder of Innocent drinks which was successfully sold to Coca Cola. An inspirational speaker on encouraging creativity and building brands.

Richard Reed

When Marvin Rees OBE was elected Mayor of Bristol, he became the first person of African heritage to be elected Mayor of a major European city. He went on to trail blaze before stepping down after two-terms of outstanding public service

Marvin Rees OBE

John Reid served as an elected MP for over 23 years and served as a Government Minister for more than a decade under Blair in various posts. He really impressed by the way he handled a rowdy Hedge Fund Awards, and he had really done his home work; this former Marxist was congratulating the audience on how the Hedge Fund world works, and is an example for the financial system!

John Reid

Stef Reid is a multitalented coach and motivator; a British Paralympic long jumper and sprinter, a World Champion, four-time Paralympian, triple Paralympic medallist, and five-time world record holder.

Stefanie Reid MBE

Sharmadean is one of the UK's most bright millennial entrepreneurs at the moment. Bestselling authour and feminist, she founded WAH Nails as a side project whilst at university which went on to become an internationally successful concept nail salon. She went on to create Beautystack; a social network based beauty brand which exclusively connects beauty professionals to users.

Sharmadean Reid MBE

400m athlete who is a regular on A Question of Sport, They Think It's All Over. A powerful speaker.

Mark Richardson

He was CEO of Virgin Atlantic for 12 years, from 2001-2013. Steve joined the airline in 1989 and saw it grow from two 747s to a fleet of 40 long haul aircraft flying 6 million passengers a year. A leading voice in the aviation industry, he is a keynote speaker on business topics and an after dinner speaker with a wealth of anecdotes.

Steve Ridgway CBE

Dame Stella speaks about her life and career at a wide range of events for audiences worldwide: for major national and international corporate clients, business professionals, the public and private sectors, trades associations and schools.

Stella Rimington

Originally criminal law barrister, who has ended up as a television personality. He came to prominence on the reality courtroom series Judge Rinder, but that’s way behind him now! He’s presented documentaries on the Holocaust, featured on Who Do you Think You Are? and recently undertook a Grand Tour with Rylan! Really engaging character, far removed from his tabloid Judge Rinder days, and genuinely engaging.

Robert Rinder

Nigel is one of today's leading performance enhancing, motivational and communication speakers. He is the only speaker in Europe to have been awarded Speaker of the Year by all major CEO groups including Vistage Academy for Chief Executives and YPO.

Nigel Risner

In her globally praised TEDx talk, best-selling author, entrepreneur and social media influencer, Mel Robbins introduced the world to the science-backed secret to change–The 5 Second Rule. Over 13 million views later, The 5 Second Rule has become an international best-selling book translated into 29 languages, the #1 Audiobook in the world and a life-changing global movement inspiring people to quit procrastinating, become more courageous, accomplish goals, and change for the better.

Mel Robbins

Sarah Roberts is an Animal Behaviourist and eco journalist who works alongside the world's experts at the frontline of nature and conservation.

Sarah Roberts