Luke Johnson is the Chairman of private equity house Risk Capital Partners LLP. He is Chairman and part-owner of Patisserie Holdings PLC and Bread Ltd (the firm behind the Gail’s Artisan Bakery chain). He is also Chairman and majority owner of Neilson Active Holidays and serves on the board of... Read more
Luke Johnson is the Chairman of private equity house Risk Capital Partners LLP. He is Chairman and part-owner of Patisserie Holdings PLC and Bread Ltd (the firm behind the Gail’s Artisan Bakery chain). He is also Chairman and majority owner of Neilson Active Holidays and serves on the board of a sporting goods company Zoggs and Brompton Bicycles.
Johnson is also Chairman of Brighton Pier Group PLC. He is Chairman/Part-owner of Feng Sushi, a London-based chain of Japanese restaurants specialising in home delivery, casual-dining chain 3Sixty Restaurants (comprising Ego Restaurants and Rocket Restaurants) and contract catering firm Genuine Dining. He is also Chairman and part owner of pub group The Draft House, Chairman and co-owner of London bar chain Grand Union, Majestic Bingo and Small Batch Coffee.
Johnson writes a weekly column on business for The Sunday Times. He wrote a weekly essay for The Financial Times from 2007 to 2015 and wrote a weekly column on business matters for The Sunday Telegraph between 1999 and 2006, and is a former columnist for Management Today. The author of several books, his most recent work is Start It Up: Why Running Your Own Business Is Easier Than You Think, published by Penguin in autumn 2011.
You can book Luke Johnson through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Luke's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Luke Johnson'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 Luke tailored to your event.
Luke Johnson speaks on Brexit, Economics & Finance, Entrepreneurial, Fintech. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Luke to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Luke Johnson for events worldwide, subject to Luke'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 Luke Johnson 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 Luke can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Luke Johnson 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 Luke can offer.
Luke Johnson delivers keynotes in English. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Luke Johnson's areas of expertise include Brexit, Economics & Finance, Entrepreneurial, Fintech. To get a clear sense of Luke'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.
Luke Johnson can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Brexit, Economics & Finance, Entrepreneurial, Fintech is relevant. Details of Luke'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 Luke Johnson 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 Luke Johnson, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Luke's current availability for your dates.