Etienne Thobois is a former elite Badminton player, multiple French champion, and an Olympian in the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games. A graduate of ESCP Europe Business School in Paris, Etienne started his professional career as a strategic and financial consultant with Arthur Andersen for 5 years. He then held a... Read more
Etienne Thobois is a former elite Badminton player, multiple French champion, and an Olympian in the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games.
A graduate of ESCP Europe Business School in Paris, Etienne started his professional career as a strategic and financial consultant with Arthur Andersen for 5 years.
He then held a number of management positions within major sporting event organisations, such as Chief Financial Officer for the 2003 IAAF World Athletics Championships in Paris and CEO for the record setting 2007 IRB Rugby World Cup in France.
He then created and managed a boutique counsulting practice in the sports business that quickly became a reference nationally and internationally supporting major events and bidding committees. Successful bids of Tokyo 2020, UEFA Euro 2016 or the FIFA 2019 Woman’s world cup are amongst his references. In terms of organization, he was involved in various capacities in the FIS Ski world championships 2009 in Val d’Isère, the 2010 BWF badminton world championships in Paris, the FEI Equestrian world championships in Caen 2014, the 2017 football CAN in Gabon to name a few.
Considered as one of the most respected professional in the industry, Etienne Thobois was chosen to be the CEO of what will become the victorious Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic bid. With his team, he designed from scratch the Paris 2024 project, from the concept of operations to the legacy and engagement plans.
He then was naturally appointed CEO of the Paris 2024 Organising Committee and was instrumental in delivering what is considered as one of the most impactful and best organized Games ever, with fantastic images, daring innovations and record numbers in many areas. Etienne is a living testimony that high ambition, great leadership and state of the heart project management are the key success factors to create “magic”, like witnessed by all in the Paris games.
You can book Etienne Thobois through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Etienne's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Etienne Thobois'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 Etienne tailored to your event.
Etienne Thobois speaks on Entrepreneurial, Innovation & Creativity, Leadership, Leadership & Motivation, Olympic. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Etienne to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Etienne Thobois for events worldwide, subject to Etienne'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 Etienne Thobois 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 Etienne can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Etienne Thobois 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 Etienne can offer.
Etienne Thobois delivers keynotes in English, French. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Etienne Thobois's areas of expertise include Entrepreneurial, Innovation & Creativity, Leadership, Leadership & Motivation, Olympic. To get a clear sense of Etienne'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.
Etienne Thobois can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Entrepreneurial, Innovation & Creativity, Leadership, Leadership & Motivation, Olympic is relevant. Details of Etienne'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 Etienne Thobois 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 Etienne Thobois, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Etienne's current availability for your dates.