Simon Hartley is a globally respected performance coach and sport psychology consultant. For almost 30 years, he has worked with world records holders, gold medallists, top five world-ranked professional athletes, world champions, Olympians, and Championship winning sports teams.
In 2008, he founded Be World Class, where he coaches individuals, teams, and organisations to help maximise their performance, and work towards becoming world class in their field. Through his work, he has worked with international rugby teams, Formula 1, cricket, and NFL, as well as with organisations such as Proctor & Gamble, NatWest, and Sky.
He is also a successful writer, and co-host of The Podium Podcast and The Demon Charmers Podcast.
He has since applied the principles of sport psychology to the world of business, healthcare, education, charity, and military. Simon is now a very popular motivational keynote speaker.
Shakaila Forbes-Bell is a qualified Fashion Psychologist, author, and presenter.
She became the first black person in the world to earn a Master’s degree in fashion psychology; her focus was the underrepresentation of black models in fashion media, the impact of that on consumer behaviour, and the idea of self-concept. Her Master’s paper would go on to be published in the International Journal of Market Research.
Since qualifying, she has collaborated with a range of high-end and high-street fashion brands, delivered workshops to industry professionals, spoken at keynote events, and been featured in publications including Marie Claire Magazine, Grazia Magazine, and The Times.
She is also the founder of Fashion Is Psychology, and released her bestselling book, Big Dress Energy in 2022.
Sascha Cutura has over 20 years’ experience in AI and automation, transforming businesses through intelligent automation and workflow optimisation.
He is also an entrepreneur, podcast host, and keynote speaker.
The driving force behind The Automation Guys, 10X Business Automation, and Convedo, Sascha’s engaging nature and experience makes for operational excellence and growth.
Sascha has given keynote talks and presentations to over 1,000 delegates across 45 workshops in more than a dozen countries.
Roger Harrabin is an award-winning British journalist best known for his extensive work in environmental, energy and climate change reporting.
Over a career spanning more than three decades, he has significantly shaped and enhanced the public’s understanding of climate science, energy policy, and environmental issues, primarily through his work with the BBC, where he was an Energy and Environment Analyst.
He became one of the most respected voices in the field, offering in-depth analysis of complex environmental topics and their implications on a global scale. Currently, he writes for the Guardian, FT, Independent and BusinessGreen.
Rob Forkan and Dr Roisin O’Regan are the co-founders of Preveo, where they revolutionise the approach to corporate wellbeing.
Dr Roisin is a former Urgent Care Physician and GP, and is currently the Chief Medical Officer of Preveo; Rob is also the co-founder of Gandys alongside his brother Paul, and together they sell travel clothing in order to help fund life-changing projects across the world.
Pippa Crerar is a multi-award-winning political journalist who has covered Westminster and international politics for more than two decades, reporting on six general elections, seven prime ministers, and many major news stories, from the Iraq war and the financial crash to Brexit and parliamentary scandals.
She is currently the political editor at The Guardian and previously held the same position at the Daily Mirror, where she exposed the Partygate scandal during the Covid lockdown.
A familiar face across major broadcast outlets like Sky News, ITV, Channel 4, and the BBC, where she presents Radio 4’s The Week In Westminster, Pippa has even been depicted in Michael Winterbottom’s six-part drama This England, focussed on Boris Johnson and his government.
As a multi-award-winning journalist, she holds titles such as Journalist of the Year from the London Press Club, the Society of Editors, and the British Journalism Awards. Her impressive accolades include Political Journalist of the Year, Scoop of the Year, Investigation of the Year, the Hugh Cudlipp Award, and Women In Journalism’s Woman of the Year.
A warm, witty, and authoritative speaker, Pippa is an accomplished presenter at events in the political world and beyond.
Renowned as a trailblazing mental health leader, Petra Velzeboer is a TEDx speaker, CEO of mental health consultancy PVL, and author of Begin With You, and Digital Wellbeing.
With PVL, Petra and her team help businesses to cultivate mentally healthy cultures that prioritise employee wellbeing, aligned with business goals, in order to drive peak performance. Raised in a religious cult, Petra knows first-hand what living in a toxic culture can do to people, and is on a mission to help people thrive at home and at work.
She is a very popular keynote speaker, and has spoken at many events. Her talks are known to be down-to-earth, relatable, engaging, practical, humerous, empowering, and inspiring, offering practical insights that help organisations navigate rapid change and create meaningful, lasting success.
Peter Stojanovic is a leading business and technology thought leader, journalist, panel moderator, and keynote speaker with extensive experience in the field.
He has particular experience interviewing Fortune 500 and FTSE 100 C-level executives as Editor of HotTopics, covering themes across innovation, business strategy, and technology, including AI, within its award-winning industry events.
Peter is recognised as a rising star among executive and board-level leaders, regularly hosting international events, private lunches, and panels to address their main concerns, challenges, and opportunities within their industries.
As a result, Peter enjoys high-quality debates on topics ranging from AI applications and ethics to business transformation, ESG and purpose, the future of work, inside the minds of Gen Z, and cloud computing and cybersecurity measures for the C-suite.
Peter has worked with organisations such as Costa Coffee, Uber, Telefonica, Zoom, Wellcome Trust, Channel 4, IKEA, Generali, Bupa and The Financial Times. He has led virtual and in-person business and technology events at iconic venues such as Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and Abbey Road Studios.
Perla Bloom is a dynamic global marketing strategy leader.
Passionate about the intersection of tech, creativity, and culture, she builds brands and creates connected experiences for audiences that solve a problem to reach specific objectives.
She is currently the senior global comms manager for Expedia, responsible for planning content, editorial and entertainment for the company. She is also the WELL London Chapter Lead, Expedia’s internal women’s organisation.
She is also a much sought-after international keynote speaker at industry events and on podcasts.
Paddy Lowe is one of the most accomplished engineers and technical directors in Formula 1 history. He has a remarkable record of 158 Grand Prix victories and 12 World Championship titles. His career, spanning influential roles at Williams, McLaren, and Mercedes, has solidified his reputation as a leading force in engineering and team leadership within the sport.
Paddy’s illustrious career has seen him collaborate with some of Formula1’smost iconic drivers, including Niki Lauda, Ayrton Senna, Mika Häkkinen, and Fernando Alonso.
As the Technical Director of Mercedes, Paddy was instrumental in guiding the team to 53 Grand Prix wins, working closely with seven-time World Champion Lewis Hamilton and 2016 World Champion Nico Rosberg.
His strategic leadership was pivotal in Mercedes’ dominance, particularly between 2013 and 2015, where his focus on quality and reliability transformed the team into a powerhouse.
Oliver Burkeman is a British author and journalist known for his work on psychology, self-help, and productivity.
Oliver was a long-time columnist for The Guardian, where he wrote the popular This Column Will Change Your Life for 14 years from 2006 to 2020. The column explored various aspects of personal development, happiness, and productivity, often challenging conventional wisdom.
He has also written for The New York Times, Psychologies, New Philosopher, and The Wall Street Journal.
The theme of Oliver’s work often revolves around the paradoxes of modern life, particularly how the pursuit of efficiency and happiness can sometimes lead to the opposite effect. He questions the relentless pursuit of productivity and the pressure to constantly optimise one’s life, advocating instead for a more measured, thoughtful approach that acknowledges life’s inherent limitations.
His focus on acceptance, mindfulness, and philosophical inquiry offers a counter-narrative to the more superficial aspects of the self-help industry.
Oliver Balch is a widely recognised expert on sustainability and the changing role of business in society, having worked in the field for more than two decades.
Driven by the belief that the private sector can – and must – serve as an engine for positive societal change, as a journalist and researcher, he has examined the sustainability debate at close quarters, interviewing thousands of business entrepreneurs, community changemakers, and policy innovators.
Oliver’s PhD from Cambridge University focused on corporate-community relations. In early 2024 Oliver became a Senior Associate at the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership at the University of Cambridge.
Oliver is a popular keynote speaker, bringing his signature mix of solutions-based positivity to his public presentations. Sensitive to the complexity of sustainability, he is an expert at communicating what companies need to know, and how they should act.
Nicole Bearne has been at the forefront of Formula 1 for over 25 years, contributing to the success of the Brawn Grand Prix and Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula 1 teams.
Her extensive motorsport experience includes executive and technical operations, internal communications, employee experience and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). Nicole’s career achievements include nine Constructors’ World Championships and eight Drivers’ titles, which underscore her instrumental role in driving success both on and off the racetrack.
As a pivotal member of renowned teams such as Brawn GP and Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One, her journey is a testament to excellence, leadership, and innovation in one of the most demanding industries.
In 2023, Nicole founded The Comms Exchange, a consultancy dedicated to enhancing internal communications, employee engagement, and leadership strategies for organisations across various industries. Armed with a master’s degree in Organisational Behaviour, as well as professional certifications from the Chartered Institute of Public Relations and the Institute of Internal Communications, Nicole brings unparalleled expertise to her current role.
Nicole’s unique blend of real-world F1 business acumen and academic expertise makes her a compelling speaker for various audiences. She is frequently invited to speak at conferences in the UK, USA and Europe.
Nick Bridge CMG has over 25 years of experience as a British diplomat, focussed latterly on the global climate and environmental crisis.
For six years, he was the UK Government’s Special Representative for Climate Change, having previously been one of the youngest ever British Ambassadors.
He brings his unique experience of global politics and the climate and environmental crises, as well as his working with six British Prime Ministers and eight Foreign Secretaries, working on global political, business, and civil problems.
Now a popular keynote speaker, Nick loves to connect deeply with his audience and speaks with passion, wit, and strategic insight about the solutions to our environmental problems.
He was made a Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George in the Order of the Knighthood (CMG) in the late Queen’s 2022 Honours for services to tackling global climate change; he received his honour from King Charles in 2023.
Naomi Kerbel is a communications expert with over 12 years of experience working in TV Journalism for Bloomberg, CNBC, and Sky News.
Before working on TV News, she worked as a Corporate Access Originator for Goldman Sachs, bringing together investors and corporate clients in the FTSE100. She also worked as an International Investor Access Consultant for Edison Investment Research.
Naomi is also a successful podcast host, award judge, ambassador, advisor, and BAFTA member.
Matt Swain is the founder and CEO of Triangle, working with an exclusive group of UK and US leading founders, CEOs and entrepreneurs, helping to build their digital reputation to drive commercial outcomes.
He is also the founder of SOCIAL CLUB, an exclusive social media communications company where influencers and brands manage a following of over 328 million.
Matt is also a published author, and a popular inspirational speaker.
Matt Bishop is a former Chief Communications Officer of the McLaren and Aston Martin Formula 1 teams and one of the sport’s most influential communications professionals.
With a background in journalism, Matt made his mark as the Editor of F1 Racing magazine, one of the most popular and widely-read Formula 1 publications.
In 2008, Matt transitioned from journalism to a key role within Formula 1 teams, becoming the Head of Communications and Public Relations for McLaren Racing. Matt’s unique skills helped to transform McLaren’s public and media profile, including during some of the team’s most turbulent times.
He played a key role in helping Aston Martin establish itself as a credible force in Formula 1 in 2020. During his work with the famous British brand he worked closely with 4-times World Champion Sebastian Vettel, helping the German star to become one of the most popular and high profile ambassadors in the sport.
In 2023, Matt founded Diagonal Communications, a company that provides expert communications consulting to high-profile clients in automotive and motorsport. He is also the founder and ambassador of Racing Pride, which was established in 2019 in collaboration with Stonewall to promote LGBTQ+ inclusivity within the motorsport industry.
Martin Newman, known as the Consumer Champion, is a world-renowned expert in customer centricity and customer experience.
Over a career spanning four decades, Martin has been a catalyst for positive change in consumer-facing industries. His work has revolutionised multichannel operations for brands like Burberry, Ted Baker, and Harrods, and he has successfully scaled and sold global ecommerce agency Practicology.
As the founder of The Customer First Group and Customer Service Action, Martin has been instrumental in shaping a customer-centric landscape.
With his extensive experience, Martin has been a trusted advisor and board member for a range of brands, including The Scout Store, The Mayborn Group, In Kind Direct, Clearpay, Tern, Afterpay and Marketplacer.
Martin’s insights are not just confined to boardrooms. He appears regularly on BBC TV and BBC Radio, Sky, ITV, Channel 5, and a host of other media channels, such as LBC, The Times, and FT, to discuss consumer issues related to the retail, travel, CPG, hospitality, automotive, and financial services sectors.
His expertise is widely sought after, and he has delivered captivating keynotes for prestigious global events and strategic sessions for top-tier companies like Toyota, Haleon, Specsavers, Pandora, Adobe and Meta. He not only entertains, inspires and educates, but also delivers actionable insight that can empower any business audience.
Marcus Wareing is one of the most popular Michelin-starred chefs around, restaurant owner, TV chef, and cookbook writer. His chef career has seen him work in Amsterdam and New York City.
He is best known for being a judge on the BBC cooking show Masterchef: The Professionals (2014-present), where he mentors the next generation of culinary talent.
On top of his Michelin star, Marcus has received a number of awards and accolades, including GQ’s Chef of the Year, and Tatler’s Restaurateur of the Year.
Luiz Barroso is an energy expert, mathematician and inspiring keynote speaker.
He has 24 years of experience in the energy industry, including in energy planning, economics, pricing, operation, risk management, energy transition and market design in over 30 countries across the Americas, Europe and Asia.
Currently, Luiz is CEO of PSR Energy Consulting and Analytics and was formerly the head of the Brazilian Energy Planning Agency. Recently, he has been appointed as Clean Energy Advisor to President Lula of Brazil.
Luiz has provided consulting services for private and public investors, lenders governments and regulators on a wide variety of topics in the electricity and gas markets.
He has been voted one of 100 the most influential people in the Brazilian energy industry three times.
Lucy Edwards is a blind social media influencer, content creator, radio broadcaster and presenter, disability speaker and the first ever blind ambassador for beauty brand Pantene.
In 2013, at the age of 17, Lucy Edwards lost her vision and had to learn how to navigate her life again. Whilst a frightening time, it was also the beginning of an extraordinary journey to find self-acceptance and joy again. Her honest down-to-earth style has since made her a popular face on social media and an admired campaigner for disability and equality. So much so, that in the years since she went public with her disability, Lucy has grown a huge following across platforms, with over 190,000 on Instagram, 807,000 on YouTube and over 1.8 million on TikTok
These large followings mean her message is reaching countries as far and wide as the UK and USA, to Australia and Canada.
Lucy’s motto in life is that she is ‘blind, not broken’.
Lizzy Burden is UK correspondent and anchor on Bloomberg TV, hosts Bloomberg Radio and Bloomberg UK Politics Podcast.
Lizzy Burden has interviewed big names from the world of politics, business and economics, including the UK Chancellor, Foreign Secretary, Bank of England policymakers and FTSE 100 CEOs, as well as Nobel Laureate economists.
She previously worked as a reporter for The Times and The Daily Telegraph. In 2020, while writing for The Telegraph, Lizzie was named one of MHP’s 30 journalists to watch.
Lizzy Burden has reported from Downing Street, Buckingham Palace, the Band of England and the Élysée Palace, covering monetary policy decisions, the careers of multiple UK prime ministers, the death and funeral of Elizabeth II and Brexit, and chronicled the fallout of the coronavirus pandemic and the war in Ukraine on the British economy.
She also hosts events, including recently at Conservative and Labour Party conferences, the Tbilisi Silk Road Forum, the CBI’s annual conference, Chatham House and Founders Forum.
Letty Gordon-Furse, CEO of The Spring Back Guide, offers a unique blend of passion, corporate acumen, and a global perspective on why supporting working mothers and parents in general in returning to work should be integral to all diversity programmes.
With a background in people and organisational change at Ernst & Young and a track record of leading large-scale transformation projects for national and international charities, Letty brings enormous enthusiasm and depth of knowledge and insight to her role as a trusted maternity coach – running her own business for the last five years as well as raising two small children.
Her holistic approach combines cutting-edge technology with personalised coaching to support organisations in keeping this brilliant segment of the workforce using five years’ worth of maternity leave data. Letty also hosts a successful podcast, Returnity, which is rated 5.0 stars across all platforms and is listened to in 23 countries.
Letty is a popular speaker with an important message. She has recently spoken at Bloom PR, the Music Publisher’s Association and The Village.
Lee Warren is an award-winning author, professional business speaker, and sales mentor.
With experience in sales for Hertz, Eurotunnel, and News International, Lee was also a professional magician and member of the Magic Circle for over two decades.
His background in sales, theatre, and magic gives him an unique insight into persuasive communication, and often provides keynote talks on sales, communication, presenting, and networking.
In 2018, Lee published the book, The Busy Person’s Guide to Great Presenting. In the book, Lee shares a simple and reliable way to give compelling presentations and pitches. It would go on to be a finalist at the 2019 Business Book Awards.
In 2022, Lee was awarded the Professional Speaking Award of Excellence, the UK’s highest accolade for professional public speaking.
