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Adrian has recently finished a three-year stint as Director of the National Economic Crime Centre (NECC) and the UK Financial Intelligence Unit (UKFIU), responsible for leading the UK’s operational response to fraud and wider economic crime. During Adrian’s time at the helm, the NECC, a multi-agency unit housed in the National Crime Agency, reoriented the collective public- and private-sector response to a more proactive, intelligence-led approach. The NCA also ran its largest-ever operation against global money laundering, there...
Sandrine Dixson-Decleve is an environmental scientist, policy specialist, strategist, solutionist, professor and a sought after motivational speaker. She is an expert in complex systems analysis, international and European climate, energy, sustainable development, social and environmental tipping points, social equity, sustainable finance policy development and implementation. As a motivational speaker, she has been praised for bringing authenticity, depth and rigour, yet making complex topics relatable and for captivating audiences with her unique speaking style. During her career spanning over 35 years she...
Mike Berners-Lee is a leading keynote speaker on sustainability, climate change and on how we can each address this urgent and overarching 21st century challenge. His approach includes high level thinking about policy and best practices along with innovative views on how AI and other tech innovations can be a force for ‘net good’ in this work. In his talks, Mikes combines cutting edge science, pragmatic solutions to building a better world and he delivers always with enthusiasm, positivity and passion. In...
Marcelo Carvalho is a globally recognized economist and keynote speaker renowned for his ability to translate economic concepts into engaging and accessible narratives. With over three decades of experience at leading institutions such as the International Monetary Fund (IMF), JPMorgan, Morgan Stanley, and BNP Paribas (as Global Head of Economics), Marcelo brings a wealth of knowledge and insight to every presentation. Marcelo captivates audiences worldwide with his clear, insightful, and often humorous approach to economics. His speeches cover a wide range...
John Thompson is a founder, entrepreneur and trusted advisor to global investors on reputation, fundraising and sustainability. With nearly two decades of experience, he partners with senior leaders to coach them through high‑stakes communications challenges, from mobilising capital to navigating cross‑border M&A. John is founder and Managing Partner of Burway an award-winning reputation management consultancy specialising in private markets. He was previously Global Head of Communications at Actis, one of the world’s leading sustainable infrastructure investors, where he directed communications for...
John Sileo lost his million-dollar startup, his wealth, and two years of his life to cybercrime. It began when a cybercriminal (and trusted insider) embezzled from the company’s clients using John’s identity. John was held legally and financially responsible for the felonies committed while proving his innocence. The losses not only destroyed his company and decimated his life savings, but consumed two years of young fatherhood as he fought to stay out of jail. Thankfully, John’s story has a happy...
Dino Patti Djalal is a career diplomat, former ambassador, best-selling author, academic, and youth activist. Born in Belgrade, Yugoslavia, in 1965, Dino grew up in a diplomatic family, living in cities across the globe. He holds a Ph.D. in International Relations from the London School of Economics, alongside degrees from Carleton University and Simon Fraser University, reflecting a blend of Islamic and Western education. Dino’s diplomatic career began in 1987, with postings in London, Dili, and Washington DC. He gained national...
China's ascent to superpower status in technology is one of the most consequential trends in the world today. In his new audiobook, "Global Tech Wars: China's Race to Dominate" published by Pushkin and the Financial Times in April 2025, James Kynge travels to China, the US, Taiwan, Germany, Netherlands, Nigeria and other countries to interview the winners and losers behind this world-shaping geopolitical theme. The stories and insights he uncovers in this new book form the basis for his captivating,...
Mindy Gibbins-Klein is an international speaker and coach who teaches people to be thought leaders and thoughtful leaders. Mindy has authored 15 books, and her clients have written and published over 1000 books. She has delivered 2 TEDx talks which have had nearly one million views! A native New Yorker, Mindy now resides in the UK where she runs The Book Midwife® award-winning book coaching brand and The Thoughtful Leader consultancy business. She is also the founder of a social impact...
Erica Komisar, LCSW, is a clinical social worker, psychoanalyst, parent coach, and author with over 30 years of experience in private practice. She specializes in treating individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and compulsive behaviors, while also helping parents navigate the emotional demands of raising healthy, resilient children. Her work bridges clinical insight with cultural commentary, empowering parents to build stronger relationships and more securely attached families. Erica is the author of two best-selling books: Being There: Why Prioritizing Motherhood...
Taufiq Rahim is currently building platforms within the 2040 Nexus that integrate thought leadership, advisory, and investment. He is the author of Trump 2.5: A Primer and Middle East in Crisis & Conflict: A Primer, and he publishes long‑form essays on Geopolitico. Taufiq is a Senior Fellow for the Future Security Program at New America and a Research Fellow at the Mohammed bin Rashid School of Government. Over the past two decades, he has been instrumental in driving investment, convening conversations,...
Holly Budge is a high-energy keynote speaker who helps leaders and teams turn risk into results. Holly helps organisations move from risk-averse to risk-ready and thrive. Drawing on her experiences as an Everest summiteer, the first woman to skydive Everest, and a social entrepreneur, Holly delivers bold and powerful keynotes that blend edge-of-your-seat anecdotes with actionable takeaways for navigating change and leading with purpose. Whether racing 1000km on wild horses across Mongolia, ambushing poachers on the front line in Africa, or...
Ash Dykes is a world-renowned explorer, extreme athlete, motivational speaker, and five-time Guiness world record holder. Known for pushing the boundaries of human endurance, Ash has completed some of the most daring and physically demanding expeditions in the world. Ash made history as the first person to walk solo and unsupported across Mongolia — a 1,500-mile journey through the Altai Mountains and Gobi Desert, pulling a 120kg trailer behind him, carrying everything needed to survive. In Madagascar, he became the first...
Oti Mabuse is a South African talent show judge, television presenter and Latin dance champion. She captured the hearts of the British public as a professional dancer on Strictly Come Dancing, and is the only professional to have won the show twice concurrently in both 2019 and 2020. In television, most recently she launched her own chat show, the Oti Mabuse’s Breakfast Show, every Saturday morning on ITV1. She is a regular Judge on ITV’s Dancing On Ice, and has appeared as...
Lukas Haitzmann is a three-time Guinness World Record-holding adventurer, engineer, and founder of multiple purpose-driven ventures. At 18 years old, he became the youngest person in history to row solo and unassisted across the Atlantic Ocean — a 3,000-mile journey that tested every limit of endurance, courage, and self-belief. Today, alongside his role as CEO of multiple businesses, Lukas uses the lessons learned at sea to help leaders and teams worldwide push past their quitting point, build resilience, and perform...
Brian George is a Kenyan TV personality and a business journalist with NTV Kenya the broadcast unit of Nation Media Group (NMG). He is a Global Moderator, Speaker and a seasoned Communications Professional majoring in tech & start-ups, innovation, business, public finance, taxation, investment banking, sovereign debt, climate financing and governance. He is CNN Academy 2025 Alumnus as the only Kenyan, East & Central African in the program offered in Dublin Ireland at University College of Dublin (UCD) in June and...