Chris Roebuck has a unique experience and approach that helps leaders, teams, and organisations understand how they can reach their full potential and be successful in just a few steps.
His innovative and inspiring manner shows everyone that they already know what delivers success, but just don’t recognise it. Once they do, they can quickly transform their performance by using a few simple actions. This adds investor value, serves customers better, builds the brands, boosts the bottom line by 10% at no additional cost, and supports effective risk management and cost-efficiency.
For over 30 years he has led global teams growing C Suite and other leaders as high-performance human leaders to accelerate success by meeting their key objectives and beating challenges. Chris Roebuck has delivered award-winning major transformations and culture change, grown new talent to build entrepreneurial future focussed organisations, and shown how people power can boost profits. His experience, supported by over 250 real-life studies, has helped him develop his successful approach, focussing predominantly on:
Corporate Leadership: How to develop leadership in major global corporations and SMEs to enable both personal and organisational success.
Governmental Leader: Talks around his own experience working with the UK Government and public sectors on major change and leadership projects.
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Whilst studying economics and geography at University College London, Chris Roebuck also chaired the Students Union commercial enterprises committee. In 1976, the committee turned over more than £1 million and employed 32 staff. He later chaired the Union Council which oversaw the governance process, elections and negotiations with the University’s Senior Leadership team.
After graduating, Chris initially served with the Royal Engineer sub unit of the British Army before being commissioned into the Territorial Army. After leaving the forces, Chris used his knowledge of leadership to help SMEs and larger organisations develop their leadership capability. Fifteen years after graduating from UCL, Chris Roebuck received his MBA from Cass Business School in London, his dissertation on organisational communication was featured in The Times and on BBC TV and was published worldwide in the International Journal of Strategic Management.
Chris Roebuck was so successful with his MBA, he very quickly started working with organisations including the Arts Council of England and Wales, the Bank of England, the Bank of New York, Deutsche Bank, Goldman Sachs, legal firms and the UK Government. He also worked with the executive team for the London Underground on their Public Private Partnership, which was the largest public finance initiative in the UK at the time. He then moved on to provide outsourced services to KPMG and build a business-driven leadership system for HSBC.
Between 2002 and 2006 he lived in Zurich working for UBS. At UBS, Chris and his team led the delivery of a new development and leadership strategy for the bank’s top 500 leaders. They subsequently coordinated the strategy via the business division for the other 70,000 employees. Through his success here, he was appointed the Global Head of Talent and Leadership in 2004. In 2005 UBS won the title ‘Best Company for Leaders Europe’ and the ‘Best New Corporate University’ award, the ‘Corporate University Best Practice’ and ‘Excellence’ awards in 2006/2007, and was ranked one of the top 10 best companies in Europe in 2007. His success at HBS now means the initiative forms a key part in a Harvard Business School case study.
Since 2006, Chris Roebuck has helped develop leadership and values-based high performance working with or in organisations as diverse as the NHS and in sectors including international logistics, finance, legal, transport, facilities, media, pharmaceutical and not-for-profit.
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I CARE LEADERSHIP WITH CHRIS ROEBUCK
Chris’ unique experience has enabled him to develop an innovative and highly effective approach for leaders and organisations to achieve success, the I CARE Leadership. Chris shows how simple, practical day-to-day actions can be taken to quickly deliver real improvements at all levels; individual, team and organisation. One company he worked with reported an increase in staff recommending the company as “a great place to work” from 40% to 82%, and an increase of revenue by 40%. Chris Roebuck has published a number of highly successful books on communication and leadership.
His first book Effective Delegation came out in 1999 and was a simple guide on critical delegation skills, his follow-up Effective Communication (2000) was translated into 11 languages; Effective Leadership followed in 2001, Lead to Succeed came in 2014 and Strategic Leadership Development in 2017.
Chris has a great breadth of experience across function, sector, culture and geography. He has held senior roles in UBS, HSBC, KPMG and the London Underground; he has advised legal firms and construction, the UK NHS, UK Government and the Red Cross, Investment Banks in the UK and across the globe; the Middle East Telecoms, Chinese Space Programme and retail in the USA. He has inspired employees from project managers to Finance Directors, and covered countries from Beijing to the US, Dubai to Singapore, Zurich to Hong Kong.
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CHRIS ROEBUCK IN THE MEDIA
Chris Roebuck has been quoted as a leadership expert globally in publications such as Harvard Business Review China, FT, Wall Street Journal, Le Monde, New York Times, Business Week, Time Magazine, Washington Post, Times of India, Management Today, Health Service Journal, Chicago Tribune amongst others. Chris Roebuck can also be seen on TV and heard on the radio, having done over 350 TV and radio interviews on leadership and business on the BBC, Sky, Bloomberg, ITV, CNBC and CNN, BBC Breakfast, World Service and Australian Radio.
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CHRIS ROEBUCK KEYNOTE TOPICS
Whilst Chris Roebuck will adapt his talks for the client and the audience, he has a number of key topics he draws inspiration from: General Leadership: Suitable for all leaders at all levels, and helps them unleash their potential, beat the competition, and inspire their employees.
Innovation: This is suitable for all leaders who wish to be more innovative. By being more innovative, you can create success and enable breakthrough ways of working and leading.
Change: This is suitable for anyone engaged in change. Chris teaches ways to come up with change and make it stick.
Financial: This is suitable for all professionals involved in financial decisions. Chris helps boost your bottom line by 10% without any outgoings and teaches financial directors how to be strategic leaders.
Customer Focus: This is suitable for all staff who face customers. Chris teaches you how to maximise customer service, how to inspire your employees to deliver the best customer service, and how customer service can be improved by having effective leaders.
Brand and Marketing: This is suitable for all professionals involved in marketing. Chris teaches you how every employee, regardless of job title, should be a brand ambassador and how your employees are your company’s greatest promotional asset.
M&A and Integration: This is suitable for anyone working on mergers, acquisitions or integration. Chris teaches how successful mergers and integrations are spearheaded by inspirational leaders.
Human Resources: This is suitable for anyone working in HR and teaches companies how HR can be a catalyst for success.
Risk Management/Legal: This is suitable for all professionals dealing with legal. Chris teaches you how to create a cultural shift in risk management rather than the process of carrying it out.
Chris Roebuck’s latest keynote topic is Human Leadership For the AI World. Leaders are confronted with the growing adoption of AI without really understand its day-to-day impact on them, what it will do for them, and what it won’t. Chris clarifies the key areas of activity where AI will help, but also where it has little impact, and where they must optimise their Human Leadership to integrate with AI. He then helps audiences understand how to grow their authentic High Performance Human Leadership and create an action plan to Accelerate Their Success.
Chris Roebuck is happy to present at international conferences, business schools, professional summits, masterclasses and keynote speeches. He usually presents one-hour keynotes, 3 hour workshops and one-day and two-day masterclasses. Chris is very interested in how audiences of all sizes can achieve growth and success in their lives and careers by using a unique mix of his insights, real-world stories, hard data, neuroscience and their own inspirational moments.
Chris Roebuck believes that a few simple actions by leaders can transform working lives for staff, enhance their family life, help their organisations succeed and deliver economic growth. This transformation is simple, low cost and brings quantifiable benefits quickly. It is founded on Chris’ own experience and leadership success stories from around the world.
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CHRIS ROEBUCK CLIENTS
Abbot (International Healthcare), Adecco, Allegis, Arabian Society of Human Resource Management, Arts Councils of England, Scotland & Wales, Avant Homes, Bank of England, Bank of New York, Barclays Bank, British Nuclear Fuels, Cancer Counselling Service, Capsticks LLP, Cass Business School – London, Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development, Chartered Management Institute, Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment, CHEP, China Aviation Industry Corporation, China Aeronautic & Scientific Corporation, China Life, City of Westminster, Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Credit Suisse, CT Partners, Danish Age Association, Delphi Automotive, Deutsche Bank, DG Bank, Dubai World Trade Centre, Duncan Lawrie Limited, Ernst & Young, Eurostar, Food Standards Agency, GE Healthcare, Goldman Sachs, HSBC, Hudson Talent Management, Kingswood Mallensons, Lloyds Banking Group, London Underground, London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham, Man Group, Masons LLP, Mouchel, UK National Health Service, Derby County PCT, UK Department of Health, Cambs & Peterborough Workforce Group, East Midlands SHA, Maybank – Malaysia, New York Institute of Management, NHS North West Leadership Academy, NHS Employers, NHS London, National School of Government, N. M. Rothschild, NorthgateArinso Human Resources, Omantel, Oman Society of Human Resource Management, Prince Mohammad University Saudi Arabia, Project Management Institute, Prudential, Punch Hospitality, Rabobank, RBS Global Banking & Markets, Royal Bank of Canada, Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea, Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, Shurooq – Sharjah Investment & Development Authority, Saudi American Bank, Skandia Insurance, Thales, UAE Prime Minister’s Office, UBS, UK Defence Academy and UK Government Prime Minister’s Office.
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I found what you said really interesting and took notes to see what actions I can take. Thierry Henry, CEO Kingfisher Group
This was amazing. It absolutely resonated with what I am trying to do with the leadership team. Your message was so crisp, so clear, so relatable, a true enabler for us create value for the business in future. It was fantastic. Peter Nolan, CEO BD Pharma
It was fun and inspiring and I would recommend Chris Roebuck to any organisation in this world of constant change. The team got more out of this than I ever thought they would. A massive thank you Chris. Barry Tyce, HRD Haefele
A fabulous session. Chris Roebuck really worked his magic to bring leadership to life. It’s great to have Chris come in and read the audience and understand what we need out of them to be successful. It was really inspiring and he’s given us concrete actions which will help us all be better leaders. Kristen Delphos, Head of Communication, Dematic
Having Chris Roebuck at our annual leadership conference was a key part of the 2 days. It was really fantastic, it was interactive, lots of new ideas, and action steps for everyone. A really great experience. Sian Hughes, HR & Corporate Affairs Director, Knauf.
I have read books and heard leadership speakers over many years but yours was the most inspirational, sensible, clear and practical approach I’ve heard. You were outstanding. Colonel Helen Singh – Senior UK National Health Service leader and Commanding Officer, UK Army Reserve, Field Hospital.
I have read books and heard leadership speakers over many years but yours was the most inspirational, sensible, clear and practical approach I’ve heard. You were outstanding. Colonel Helen Singh – Senior UK National Health Service leader and Commanding Officer, UK Army Reserve, Field Hospital. Veteran of combat operations in Afghanistan and Iraq.
I’ve just seen the evaluation for the LGcomms conference. It was a hugely successful event, but I was particularly struck by the fact that your session scored 92% (useful, very useful), which is very impressive and testament to your speaking style and substantial content. Alex Aiken, Secretary LGcomms.
Thanks for a very inspiring talk. What I really like about it is that it’s about day-to-day things that we can do now, everyone is involved not just leaders. If we all keep these ideas in mind then our leadership is on a good path. SWIFT CIO
It’s been fun, inspiring and I would recommend Chris to any organisation in this world of constant change and evolution. The people in the room have got more out of this than I ever thought they would. A massive thank you to Chris. HRD Global Furniture Fittings
I write to thank you for taking time out for our annual HR Summit. Your valuable insights and interaction with the delegates has raised the bar several notches of this year’s edition and my team would strive hard to keep the flag flying. The topic on “Entrepreneurial Leadership – new way of working to drive success” was one of great importance in current environment. The keynote was very interactive and audience didn’t want it to end. This speaks very highly of the session composition and the insights that came out. Som Mittal, President NASSCOM HR Conference, Chennai, India
With an audience of nearly 75 highly experienced Human Resources Directors and leaders it was vital to have a Chairman for the day with both the experience and gravitas to be credible. Chris not only met but exceeded this challenge. He delivered an excellent opening keynote that pushed the audience thinking on key issues for the future of the profession and then kept the day running to time concluding with a call to action that sent the audience away energised. We couldn’t have asked for a more professional and inspiring Chairman. Dan Brimble, Conference Director. HR Leadership Conference, London
Chris Roebuck came highly recommended to us as a speaker who would be able to address the topic of leadership which we had identified as a critical issue for retailers in this period of unprecedented change. He more than delivered on this by fully engaging with our delegates and led an important panel discussion on the main stage. His keynote address however was outstanding in pulling together all the strands from the Congress and setting out clearly some takeaway points that were extremely relevant, thought-provoking and helpful to all of the retail leaders in the audience. Ian McGarrigle, Chairman, World Retail Congress
The webinar was incredibly well received by everyone. Many senior managers contacted me immediately pledging to action their learning. Chris was clear, crisp with a superb flow throughout the session. I am grateful for such a wonderful session and so is the rest of Tata Communications. Sandhan Chowdhury, VP Executive Development, TATA Communications, India
Chris, I enjoyed your incredibly inspiring seminar at the UK Defence Academy which I continue to use as inspiration for leading my own high performing teams at sea. Tomorrow I am using it as inspiration for a workshop with officers and senior NCOs. We are on operations on the other side of the world for 10 months far from home and on strategic tasking – leading and inspiring people could not be more important. Commander Mark Evans, Chief Weapons Officer, HMS Albion, Royal Navy Flagship
Chris Roebuck brings simplicity to complex challenges to that give clarity and confidence to senior leaders ultimately enabling them to create a forward thinking organisations. His vast experience is important as this audience has done their MBAs, been to numerous conferences and seen all the models so Chris’ innovative and engaging approach is perfect. Course Director, Strategic Leaders Programme, Irish Management Institute
Really enjoyed Chris Roebuck’s keynote, very good ideas, particularly liked the fact that he backed up what he said with proven data, great presentation, thank you Chris. Director, Dublin Institute of Technology
Prof Chris Roebuck international economist and leadership speaker.
Corporate Leadership: How to develop leadership in major global corporations and SMEs to enable both personal and organisational success.
