Nicole Bearne has worked at the forefront of Formula 1 for over 25 years during which time she was a leading member of the Brawn Grand Prix and Mercedes-AMG Formula 1 teams, winning a total of nine World Championship for Constructors and eight Drivers’ titles. Her experience encompasses executive and... Read more
Nicole Bearne has worked at the forefront of Formula 1 for over 25 years during which time she was a leading member of the Brawn Grand Prix and Mercedes-AMG Formula 1 teams, winning a total of nine World Championship for Constructors and eight Drivers’ titles. Her experience encompasses executive and technical operations, internal communications, employee experience and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).
As Head of Internal Communications for the Mercedes-AMG F1 team, Nicole operated at board level in an organisation totalling 1300 people, so she truly knows what it takes to perform in the most high-paced environment under extreme pressure.
Beginning her F1 career in the late 1990s, Nicole was a founding member of the fledgling British American Racing team. Working alongside world champion Jacques Villeneuve, Team Principal Craig Pollock and Technical Director Adrian Reynard, she assisted in establishing the team from scratch in rural Northamptonshire.
As the team developed, becoming BAR-Honda and later fully owned by Honda, Nicole’s role developed further. Between 2007 and 2013, Nicole worked with and reported directly to Team Principal Ross Brawn, the man who previously masterminded Michael Schumacher’s dominant years at Ferrari.
During this time she was at the epicentre of the Brawn Grand Prix story, the team which rose from the ashes of the Honda Racing F1 team to take both the Drivers’ and Constructors’ World Championships in 2009. The story of that season was told in the award winning 2023 film documentary Brawn: The Impossible Formula 1 Story which streamed on Disney+.
Following Mercedes-Benz’s acquisition of the team, Nicole was part of the leadership who helped secure a further eight Constructors’ championships. As Head of Internal Communications for the Mercedes-AMG F1 Team, Nicole operated at board level in an organisation totalling 1,300 people.
She directly helped nurture a strong team culture and high levels of employee engagement by breaking down the silos and bringing everyone together to work more effectively, efficiently and ambitiously. This is turn translated into record-breaking performance on the racetrack, most notably with drivers Lewis Hamilton, Nico Rosberg and Valtteri Bottas.
Now, as the Founder and Director of The Comms Exchange Ltd, Nicole brings a blend of extensive real-world F1 business experience and robust academic theory to building happy, high-performing, people-centric organisations. Nicole holds a master’s degree in Organisational Behaviour, as well as the Chartered Institute of Public Relations’ (CIPR) Internal Communications Diploma. She is a member of the CIPR and the Institute of Internal Communication and is an Accredited PR Practitioner. In 2020, Nicole was nominated for the Indigogold Work Psychology Innovation Award. She also speaks fluent Russian, having spent several years working in the former Soviet Union.
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Nicole Bearne'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 Nicole tailored to your event.
Nicole Bearne speaks on Change, Communication, Diversity, Inspirational Women, Leadership. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Nicole to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Nicole Bearne for events worldwide, subject to Nicole'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 Nicole Bearne 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 Nicole can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Nicole Bearne 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 Nicole can offer.
Nicole Bearne delivers keynotes in English, Russian. 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.
Nicole Bearne's areas of expertise include Change, Communication, Diversity, Inspirational Women, Leadership. To get a clear sense of Nicole'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.
Nicole Bearne can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Change, Communication, Diversity, Inspirational Women, Leadership is relevant. Details of Nicole'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 Nicole Bearne 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 Nicole Bearne, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Nicole's current availability for your dates.