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How do you prepare your team to make the right decisions when the stakes are life-or-death — or at least feel that way in business? Whether it’s navigating uncertainty, leading under pressure, or building instant trust in high-stakes environments, the strategies Caroline Elliott mastered on the frontlines of avalanche rescue translate directly to today’s corporate challenges. As the first British woman to break into France’s elite mountain rescue and fire service, Caroline shows audiences how to turn crisis into clarity,...
Born in Cali, Colombia, Orlando Duque is one of the most iconic extreme athletes in the world. A 13-time world champion and Guinness World Record holder, he made history by winning Colombia’s first-ever gold medal in high diving at the FINA World Championships. In 2018, he became the first human to dive from an iceberg in Antarctica, cementing his reputation as a global symbol of fearlessness and focus. Orlando is now the Sports Director of the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series...
Tey Bannerman is a former McKinsey Partner whose unique journey from software engineer to designer to strategist creates rare cross-disciplinary expertise in AI transformation and innovation leadership. Over eight years at McKinsey, he led digital and AI initiatives for Fortune 500 companies across financial services, retail, and manufacturing, building solutions that combined technical sophistication with human-centred design. His evolution across disciplines and continents, growing up in Papua New Guinea and Ghana, learning to code at 14, transitioning from engineering to design...
Saeed Alghafri is an Emirati CEO, entrepreneur, wellbeing advocate, and certified meditation and yoga instructor who has successfully bridged the worlds of corporate leadership and personal transformation. He is deeply committed to helping organizations transform, driving turnarounds, and developing conscious leaders who can navigate challenges with clarity, confidence, and emotional intelligence. Beginning his career as a Chemical Engineer, Saeed spent over two decades in the UAE’s manufacturing and oil & gas sectors, holding multiple senior leadership positions. His career culminated in...
Ryan Leak is a dynamic speaker, New York Times best-selling author, and strategic advisor renowned for his ability to inspire and transform individuals and organizations. As the CEO of a leadership development firm based in Dallas, Ryan and his team train over 30,000 leaders annually — from Fortune 500 companies to professional sports teams. His unique talent for turning setbacks into opportunities, emphasizing the importance of resilience and the value of learning from failure, makes his teachings impactful and actionable...
David Mansfield is a leading authority on strategic decision-making, with a career spanning global corporates, private equity, venture capital and high-growth companies. As CEO of Capital Radio PLC, he built the business into the UK’s largest radio group, and has held board roles at Carphone Warehouse, Game Group and Circus Street, where he guided its transformation from start-up to multimillion-dollar company before selling to private equity. He is the author of the award-winning book The Monday Revolution, a practical guide to...
Vicki Anstey’s story is a gripping account of pain, vulnerability, discovery, and reinvention. Her journey from a corporate advertising career trapped by limiting beliefs to becoming a pioneering entrepreneur, world record-breaking adventurer, and certified Stress & Resilience Coach is profoundly inspiring. She is a certified coach in a variety of mindset methodologies, advising global organisations and elite teams on managing stress, enhancing resilience, and maximising performance. She is also part of an elite advisory team, alongside Aldo Kane & Al Chambers...
Sarina Wiegman-Glotzbach has firmly established herself as a groundbreaking figure in football. Recognized as a powerful voice in women’s football, Sarina’s speaking topics often revolve around leadership, motivation, and the challenges and triumphs within the women’s game. Currently serving as the manager of the England women’s national team since September 2021, Sarina’s journey began as a central midfielder, later transitioning to a defensive role. Her early career saw her play for the University of North Carolina Tar Heels and the women’s...
Ludovic Subran is the Chief Investment Officer and Chief Economist at Allianz, Europe's largest insurer and investor. In this dual role, he leads the company's global economic research and investment strategy, providing insights that shape Allianz's approach to macroeconomic trends, financial markets, and sustainable growth. Prior to his current position, Subran served as Chief Economist at Allianz Trade (formerly Euler Hermes), the world leader in trade credit insurance. His earlier career includes roles at the World Bank,...
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...