Former Springbok rugby captain, Corné Krige, is the owner of an outdoor advertising company and author of his autobiography, Right Place at the Wrong Time. Born in Zambia, where his parents still live, Corné was schooled in South Africa at Paarl Boys High. He currently lives in Cape Town with... Read more
Former Springbok rugby captain, Corné Krige, is the owner of an outdoor advertising company and author of his autobiography, Right Place at the Wrong Time.
Born in Zambia, where his parents still live, Corné was schooled in South Africa at Paarl Boys High. He currently lives in Cape Town with his wife and three children.
Corné was a hard-working and motivated openside flank who finally made his Test debut in 1999 after having fought his way back from career-threatening knee and hand injuries.
He played flanker for Western Province in the Currie Cup, the Stormers in Super Rugby and captained the South African national side, the Springboks. A natural leader, he captained the Springboks on his debut in the 101-0 victory over Italy in Durban, but two matches later suffered another serious knee injury against the All Blacks in Dunedin which ended his World Cup hopes. Corné Captained South Africa 18 times including the World Cup in 2003.
The injuries stayed away however in 2002 when he was undoubtedly South Africa’s star player in the Vodacom Super 12 while captaining the Investec Stormers.
Corné has an enviable ability to engage an audience, to entertain them and deliver worthwhile messages. Question and answer sessions are a speciality, as he is quick off the mark, thinks on his feet and is not scared of injury – just as he played the game of rugby!
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Corne Krige's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Corne tailored to your event.
Corne Krige speaks on a range of business, leadership and industry subjects. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Corne to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Corne Krige for events worldwide, subject to Corne's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Corne Krige is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Corne can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Corne Krige on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Corne can offer.
Corne Krige delivers keynotes in English. This profile may not list every language available; ask London Speaker Bureau to confirm. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Corne Krige's areas of expertise include a range of business, leadership and industry subjects. To get a clear sense of Corne's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
Corne Krige can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in a range of business, leadership and industry subjects is relevant. Details of Corne's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Corne Krige is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Corne Krige, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Corne's current availability for your dates.