Serge Betsen was born march 25 of 1974 at Kumba, Cameroun. He moved to Paris with his family when he was 9 years old and discovered rugby at 12 years old at the club “Clichy la Garenne”. In 1991, he pursued his studies at Bayonne and was integrated at the... Read more
Serge Betsen was born march 25 of 1974 at Kumba, Cameroun. He moved to Paris with his family when he was 9 years old and discovered rugby at 12 years old at the club “Clichy la Garenne”.
In 1991, he pursued his studies at Bayonne and was integrated at the club “Biarritz Olympique”. His first debut was with France’s team the 22 of march 1997 against Italy’s team.
In 2000, he participated at the first tournament of the Six Nations Championship. He was nicknamed “la faucheuse (the Grim Reaper)” thanks to his famous tackles, he was named the best tackler by several rugby specialists and was feared by his opponents. In 2002 he was named the best player of the French championship by the “Oscar Midi Olympique”. In 2004 he was named the “World Rugby Player of the Year” by the IRB.
In 2009 he was made captain of the London Wasps. Then signed with the London Scottish from 2012-2013 as a defense coach.
Serge Betsen is a member of the ‘Champions for Peace’ club, a group of 54 famous elite athletes committed to serving peace in the world through sport. He also created the Serge Betsen Academy in 2004. This charity aims to help underprivileged children in Cameroon. The charity introduces the children to rugby, supports the children’s education and access to basic healthcare. In 2013, he created another charity, “The French Legends”, which reunites former rugby internationals and professionals in order to participate in charity matches and events to support other charities.
He now has a Business Consulting firm. He offers tailored workshops on the following topics: “Team Spirit”, “Wellbeing”, “Motivation and Performance”, “Mental and Physical Preparation”.
Depending on your background and needs, workshops can be integrated into your training programme. Speeches can also be arranged during important events of your company (annual conferences, conventions, gala dinners, lunch with clients, golf days, concerts …)
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You can book Serge Betsen through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Serge's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Serge Betsen'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 Serge tailored to your event.
Serge Betsen 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 Serge to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Serge Betsen for events worldwide, subject to Serge'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 Serge Betsen 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 Serge can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Serge Betsen 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 Serge can offer.
Serge Betsen delivers keynotes in French. 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.
Serge Betsen's areas of expertise include a range of business, leadership and industry subjects. To get a clear sense of Serge'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.
Serge Betsen 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 Serge'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 Serge Betsen 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 Serge Betsen, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Serge's current availability for your dates.