Ghassan Karian was educated in London and received a BSc. in Management and Marketing at King’s College, University of London. Ghassan started his career as a political campaigns manager for the British Labour Party (1996-1998) during the General Election that say Tony Blair become Prime Minister. He subsequently worked as... Read more
Ghassan Karian was educated in London and received a BSc. in Management and Marketing at King’s College, University of London.
Ghassan started his career as a political campaigns manager for the British Labour Party (1996-1998) during the General Election that say Tony Blair become Prime Minister. He subsequently worked as Head off Media Relations for Saatchi & Saatchi’s PR agency, Rowland Communications.
For just under 10 years, he led employee engagement, culture transformation and leadership communications for British Gas and Rolls-Royce. As Rolls-Royce Director of Internal Communications and Engagement, Ghassan advised the CEO Sir John Rose and the Executive team on their leadership communications.
At British Gas, he led one of the largest business transformations in the UK, focused on structural, portfolio, product and cultural change. He crafted the culture change and engagement strategy – and led the 100+ team that drove implementation of the related plan.
Ghassan founded Karian and Box in 2006 and grew it to become the UK’s leading employee engagement and culture change agency – specializing in related employee research, culture diagnostics, and major culture change strategy as well as during Merger and Acquisition processes. In that capacity, Ghassan has led on the work to refresh the Adecco Group values, the McDonalds EVP, the re-shaping and the roll-out of a new purpose, culture and values for businesses such as BP, Lloyds Banking Group and HSBC.
Ghassan Karian now heads the global Ipsos business specializing in employee engagement and culture, providing C-suite advise to businesses as diverse as Aviva, British Airways, Diageo and Nestle.
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Ghassan Karian'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 Ghassan tailored to your event.
Ghassan Karian speaks on Business & Management, Leadership, Organisation, Performance, Strategy. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Ghassan to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Ghassan Karian for events worldwide, subject to Ghassan'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 Ghassan Karian 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 Ghassan can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Ghassan Karian 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 Ghassan can offer.
Ghassan Karian 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.
Ghassan Karian's areas of expertise include Business & Management, Leadership, Organisation, Performance, Strategy. To get a clear sense of Ghassan'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.
Ghassan Karian can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Business & Management, Leadership, Organisation, Performance, Strategy is relevant. Details of Ghassan'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 Ghassan Karian 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 Ghassan Karian, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Ghassan's current availability for your dates.