Dr François Duforez is a global expert on maximising individual performance and is best known as the founder of vielife. Founded in 1989, vielife provides health solutions for organisations to monitor and improve the health and well-being of their people. Francois has worked as a personal physician to athletes, and... Read more
Dr François Duforez is a global expert on maximising individual performance and is best known as the founder of vielife. Founded in 1989, vielife provides health solutions for organisations to monitor and improve the health and well-being of their people. Francois has worked as a personal physician to athletes, and Formula 1 drivers. Since 2000, he has been a Consultant at the prestigious Hôtel-Dieu Sleep Center in Paris.
In 1985, during his medical career, Francois joined the French Army, as head of the CERMA (Centre of Research of Aerospatial Army), researching the performance of fighter pilots. Finding that fitness, sleep, nutrition and stress management are closely inter-related, he created a programme that would balance the factors to improve the overall performance. Within 12 months and whilst still serving in the army, François was appointed Consultant in Sports Medicine at the Hospital of Maisons-Laffitte.
After leaving the army, François founded vielife in 1989. Initially vielife operated as a research centre focusing on the performance of athletes, particularly Formula One drivers, with Francois working with the major formula one teams such as Ferrari in 1990 to 1991, Williams in 1993, Jordan Grand Prix from 1991 to 1996, Prost Grand Prix from 1997 to 2001 and the Jordan Grand Prix since 2002. vielife later expanded into the public sector and corporate market by providing healthcare solutions through research, consulting and coaching, transforming businesses around the world by helping them focus on the health of their people.
Francois is a regular speaker at conferences and a much invited guest on both radio and television. He is also a consultant to several large multinational companies including Philips (Business School ESSEC) and Thales Senior Management Programme. In addition, he has worked with future executives in the Canal Plus Junior Management Programme and the BMW Junior Management Programme.
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You can book Francois Duforez through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Francois's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Francois Duforez'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 Francois tailored to your event.
Francois Duforez 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 Francois to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Francois Duforez for events worldwide, subject to Francois'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 Francois Duforez 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 Francois can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Francois Duforez 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 Francois can offer.
Francois Duforez delivers keynotes in French. 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.
Francois Duforez's areas of expertise include a range of business, leadership and industry subjects. To get a clear sense of Francois'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.
Francois Duforez 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 Francois'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 Francois Duforez 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 Francois Duforez, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Francois's current availability for your dates.