Sir Gerry Robinson is one of the most recognised and respected businessmen in the UK. He has led some of the largest consumer facing businesses over the past 3 decades. He has been Chairman of Allied Domecq PLC (2002–05), Granada (1996-2001), The Arts Council of England (1998–2004), British Sky Broadcasting... Read more
Sir Gerry Robinson is one of the most recognised and respected businessmen in the UK. He has led some of the largest consumer facing businesses over the past 3 decades. He has been Chairman of Allied Domecq PLC (2002–05), Granada (1996-2001), The Arts Council of England (1998–2004), British Sky Broadcasting Group (1995–98), and ITN (1995–97). Robinson is currently Chairman of Moto Hospitality Ltd and in 2013 he became Chairman of portfolio company PICS, a high quality children’s care services provider.
He regularly appears on British television and radio as a celebrity businessman, and was awarded a knighthood in 2003 for his services to the Arts and Business. He is renowned for his expertise in successful management, leadership, strategic planning and mergers and takeovers.
Gerry Robinson began his career in accounting in 1965, and since then has worked in the manufacturing, support services and entertainment sectors where he has led businesses through significant growth and change. In 1987 he led the UK’s then largest management buy-out with the £163m purchase of Division, later renamed the Compass Group. He joined Granada in October 1991 as chief executive and was chairman 1996-2001. He steered Granada through various mergers and hostile takeovers including London Weekend Television (1993), and the Forte Hotels chain (1996).
Over the years Gerry Robinson has created a number of programmes for television. These have included programmes looking at turning around failing businesses “Show Them Who’s Boss” (BBC, 2004) and ‘Gerry’s Big Decision’ (Channel 4, 2009) in which he decided whether to invest his own money in companies. He also made a series on the management of the NHS ‘Can Gerry Robinson Fix the NHS? (BBC, 2007) ‘, and ‘Can Gerry Robinson Fix the NHS? One Year On’ (BBC, 2008). In 2011 he presented BBC2 show ‘Can’t Take It with You’, which helped people to write their wills. He is a frequent business expert on a range of other television and radio programmes, and his opinions on the business environment, business management and current affairs are frequently cited in the British print media.
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Gerry Robinson'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 Gerry tailored to your event.
Gerry Robinson 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 Gerry to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Gerry Robinson for events worldwide, subject to Gerry'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 Gerry Robinson 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 Gerry can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Gerry Robinson 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 Gerry can offer.
Gerry Robinson 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.
Gerry Robinson's areas of expertise include a range of business, leadership and industry subjects. To get a clear sense of Gerry'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.
Gerry Robinson 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 Gerry'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 Gerry Robinson 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 Gerry Robinson, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Gerry's current availability for your dates.