Philippe Bloch, received his MBA from ESSEC Business School in Paris, France, in 1982. So far, he has given more than 3000 keynotes and moderations in conventions in France, Europe, and North America which gathered more than 2 millions participants. Since he has been sharing his life between his author-speaker-animator... Read more
Philippe Bloch, received his MBA from ESSEC Business School in Paris, France, in 1982.
So far, he has given more than 3000 keynotes and moderations in conventions in France, Europe, and North America which gathered more than 2 millions participants.
Since he has been sharing his life between his author-speaker-animator activities (since his best seller book “Service Compris” came out) and his entrepreneur role (at Colombus Café) for 30 years, Philippe Bloch demonstrated an atypical legitimity as a speaker and moderator in the French market.
Recognized in the business world as an observer and an expert passionate by management, Philippe gathers professionalism, experience in journalism, and practitioner’s common sense.
Using humor, multiple examples and anecdotes during his presentations, he manages to open a window to the external world, which is important to efficiently to deliver a message in a convention.
Fluent in English and French, Philippe is naturally recognised as the best to speak about excellence, service quality, and “team spirit”. As a moderator, he knows how make the speakers comfortable and can quickly set a real bound with the audience.
He served as a Commercial Attaché for the French Embassy in New York in 1982 and 1983.
While acting as the Publisher of “L’Expansion Magazine” for three years, he published his first book “Service Compris” in 1986 (the most successful business book in France to date, selling over 500,000 copies) and started PBRH Conseil (a training, consulting and publishing firm specializing in customer service quality) in 1987.
His second book (“Dinosaures & Chameleons – 9 paradoxes to succeed in an unpredictable world”) was published in 1991.
Philippe has since given more than 1,800 conferences all over Europe focusing mostly on customer service, excellence, management and entrepreneurship, and has acted as “Master of Ceremony” for numerous major national and international conventions.
He founded Columbus Café at the end of 1993, and opened his first two stores in Paris and Lille in october 1994, successfully introducing the gourmet coffee concept for the first time in France. The company now operates 65 units in France and the Middle East.
His third book “Bienheureux les Fêlés…” tells the story of his entrepreneurial ventures in a country that does not always promote initiative and entrepreneurial spirit.
He has left Columbus Café in June 2004, and is now working on numerous activities, including his conferences and “Master of Ceremony” activities, various articles in business magazines, a weekly radio show on BFM Radio (“L’Entreprise BFM”) and BFM TV (“Valeurs Ajoutées”).
Philippe also acts as a business angel in France, mostly focusing on internet companies.
He recently launched a website called Bookee (www.bookee.com).
His next book “Service compris 2.0” is available since November 2010 and has been unusually published as an application (iPhone, Android, BlackBerry), an e-book and a printed book.
In 2013, Philippe publishes « Ne me dites plus jamais bon courage ! » subtitled « Lexique anti-déprime à usage immédiat des Français. »
In 2015, Philippe published « Tout va mal… Je vais bien ! », subtitled « Comment vivre heureux dans un monde de merde ».
You can book Philippe Bloch through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Philippe's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Philippe Bloch'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 Philippe tailored to your event.
Philippe Bloch 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 Philippe to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Philippe Bloch for events worldwide, subject to Philippe'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 Philippe Bloch 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 Philippe can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Philippe Bloch 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 Philippe can offer.
Philippe Bloch delivers keynotes in French. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Philippe Bloch's areas of expertise include a range of business, leadership and industry subjects. To get a clear sense of Philippe'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.
Philippe Bloch 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 Philippe'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 Philippe Bloch 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 Philippe Bloch, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Philippe's current availability for your dates.