UK Speakers
Speakers Associates can provide a range of different UK speakers for conferences and events. Please browse below to view more details on each UK speaker.
James MayHugely popular presenter of Top Gear |
Adrian ChilesCurrently presents Working Lunch on BBC2 most weekdays and Match of the Day 2 |
Tessa JowellShadow Olympics Minister |
Nick RobinsonThe BBC’s political editor |
Gerald RatnerThe rise & fall and rise again of Gerald Ratner |
Sir Gerry RobinsonOne of the foremost business leaders in the UK |
Sir Ranulph FiennesThe World's Greatest Living Explorer, Motivational Speaker and Author |
Piers MorganHost of Piers Morgan Tonight for CNN |
Sebastian Coe KBE, Baron CoeChairman of the London Organising Committee for the Olympic Games |
George ClarkeGeorge is an architect, writer and lecturer and one of the most successful property TV presenters on UK television |
John HumphrysMention John Humphrys, and most people will give you one of two replies: the Today programme, and tough interviewing. |
Kirsty YoungChannel 5 News Reader |
Dame Kelly HolmesDouble Olympic Gold Medallist |
Mary PortasMary is recognised throughout the trade as the “Queen of Shops” |
Ken LivingstoneFormer Mayor of London |
Deborah MeadenMillionaire investor and “Dragon” |
James Caan"My passion is building businesses - but I back people rather than just their ideas" |
Stephanie FlandersStephanie replaced Evan Davis as the BBC's Economics Editor in Spring 2008 |
Duncan BannatyneSerial entrepreneur Duncan Bannatyne, or Dragon Duncan, as he is now known, was recently seen on BBC’s 2 Dragons Den, the latest reality show to hit our screens, but with a twis |
Levi RootsA chef, musician and entrepreneur |
Kevin McCloudKevin is best known for Channel 4’s GRAND DESIGNS |
Fearne CottonFearne is currently one of television‘s hottest female properties |
Andrew MarrHost of The Andrew Marr Show on BBC One |
Richard ReedRichard is the co-founder of Innocent drinks, the UK’s fastest growing food and drinks company and the no.1 smoothie brand in the UK |
Dame Ellen MacArthurThe fastest, singlehanded, non-stop, multi-hull, global circumnavigator |
Mary NightingaleOne of ITN’s prestigious news casters |
Allan LeightonLeighton is one of the most experienced and best-connected people in the City, having run Asda and chaired the Royal Mail |
Alastair CampbellFormer Director of Communications and Strategy Prime Minister’s Office |
James CracknellOlympic Champion, Broadcaster, Presenter, Motivational Speaker |
Terry WoganFantastic host and brilliant after dinner speaker |
Jon SnowThe presenter of Britain's award-winning Channel 4 News |
George AlagiahPresenter of the BBC Six O'Clock News |
Simon WoodroffeFounder and Creative Driving Force Behind YO! Sushi |
Karren BradyVice Chairman West Ham United |
Ben Ainslie OBETriple Olympic gold and silver medallist - Ben is Britain’s most successful Olympic sailor ever! |
Baroness Tanni Grey-ThompsonBritain's most successful Paralympic athlete ever! |
Ann WiddecombeFormer MP & Shadow Home Secretary and star of Strictly Come Dancing |
Fiona BruceFiona anchors the BBC’s flagship Ten O’Clock News and has co-hosted Crimewatch for the BBC |
Greg DykeChairman of the British Film Institute and Former Director General of the BBC |
Jim LawlessLeading Motivational, Leadership and Change Keynote Business Speaker |
Larry HochmanFormer Director of British Airways & Leading Authority on Change Management, Customer Relationship and Talent Management |
Wayne Hemingway MBEWayne believes in the supremacy of design, whether in clothes or in buildings. At the height of his fame as a fashion designer, he sold his iconic company, Red or Dead and turned his attention to social housing |
Amin RajanCEO of CREATE–Research, a pan-European network |
Roger FlynnFormer Chief Executive of BBC Ventures Group |
Luke JohnsonChairman C4, best selling business author & columnist |
Michelle MoneListed as one of the top 3 female entrepreneurs in the UK, Michelle has built a hugely successful career on an incredibly simple concept: giving today's women what they want |
Aric SigmanPsychologist, Broadcaster and Best Selling Author |
James WoudhuysenProfessor of Forecasting and Innovation at De Montfort University, Leicester |
Digby, Lord Jones of BirminghamDigby is a name synonymous with British business. He is acutely passionate about it having served as Director General at the CBI (2000 –2006) and Minister of UK Trade & Investment (July 2007 - October 2008) |
Adam ShawBBC2 Working Lunch presenter, is the winner of the Best Broadcast Journalist Award at this year’s (2007) top investment industry awards held by the AIC (The Association of Investment Companies). |
Rt Hon David Blunkett MPFormer Home Secretary |
Stephen SackurPresenter of HARDtalk, the current affairs interview programme on BBC World and News 24 November 2010 - Stephen Sackur was named 'INTRERNATIONAL TV PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR' by the Association of International Broadcasters |
Sir Trevor McDonaldTelevision presenter, notable for having been the first black news anchor in the UK |
Nicky CampbellRecently won the Sony Gold award for best Breakfast Show and also picked up the Sports Gold for his coverage of the Beijing Olympics |
Sahar HashemiCreator of two brands |
Noreena HertzChair - Globalisation, Sustainability and Finance, Duisenberg School of Finance and Fellow, Judge Business School, University of Cambridge |
René CarayolRené’s focus is on inspirational leadership and culture, bound together with a compelling philosophy founded on his own board level experience |
Jeff RandallTelegraph's Editor-at-Large and host of SKY News' Jeff Randall Live |
Jonathan GabayOne of the UK's most dynamic independent advisors and practitioners on creativity, viral marketing, copywriting, direct response marketing and integrated business dynamics |
Josephine (Jo) FairleyCo-founded the pioneering organic chocolate company Green & Black’s |
Jacqueline GoldCEO of Ann Summers – 'The woman responsible for bringing sex to the high street and liberating thousands of women between the sheets' OK! Magazine |
Ade AdepitanParalympian, TV presenter |
Peter ShiltonEngland goalkeeping legend and 2010 Strictly Come Dancing contestant |
James NettletonAdventurer and Motivational speaker |
Julie MeyerOnline Dragon on Dragon's Den - Founder & Chief Executive, Ariadne Capital - Founder, Entrepreneur Country - Co-Founder, First Tuesday - Weekly columnist for City A.M. |
Declan CurryBusiness Presenter, BBC One & BBC News 24 |
Liam HalliganChief Economist at Prosperity Capital Management – one of the world's leading asset-management firms, with investments worth more than $5bn across Russia and the Former Soviet Union |
Michael PortilloPortillo is a thoughtful, humorous and intelligent speaker who is able to transcend political boundaries and provide you with a truly memorable event |
Miles Hilton-BarberMiles has in the last six years set numerous world records while undertaking extreme endurance events in Siberia, and across the Sahara, Gobi, Qatar and Mojave Deserts .. all this being blind |
Fru HazlettFormer MD of GCap & Yahoo UK and Chief Executive of Virgin Radio |
Peter SissonsDuring 25 years at 1TN, and 20 at the BBC, he has presented almost every network news programme on terrestrial television |
Nicholas OwenNicholas chairs conferences and seminars and is a highly skilled conference facilitator and after dinner speaker. He has a wealth of experience hosting events and award ceremonies, both at home and abroad |
Julie StarrA highly respected coach and consultant with over 20 years experience in business and change management |
Robert SwanThe first person in the world who walked to the South and North Poles, adventurer and environmentalist |
Rob BrydonBest known for the ‘The Keith Barret Show’ |
Allan KingAllan is well known as a presenter of award-winning television news, having been a main Sky News presenter for more than 14 years |
Frank DickCoach to coaches |
Lee McQueenWinner of the Apprentice and founder of the Raw Talent Academy |
Sir Geoff HurstAn iconic figure in global sport, Sir Geoff secured a unique place in the history of football when he became the first -- and still the only --- player to score a hat-trick in the World Cup Final |
Lawrence LeytonPeak Performance Psychology |
Paul LewisEconomic Expert from the BBC Radio 4's Moneybox |
Richard HuntingfordFounder of HEART FM and ex CEO of Chrysalis plc |
Bill MorrowSerial entrepreneur, Bill has been creating, building and selling businesses for the last 25 years. He is founder and CEO of Angels Den, Europe’s largest equity funding facilitators, bringing business Angels and entrepreneurs together |
Linda BarkerInterior Designer and Television Presenter |
Tim SmitCEO and co-founder, The Eden Project |
Lawrence DallaglioMember of the World Cup Winning England Rugby Union Squad |
Oz ClarkeOne of the world’s leading wine experts |
Graham NortonThe Chat Show master |
Joe SimpsonTouching the Void – BAFTA, Outstanding British Film of the Year 2004 |
Mike HarrisFounder and former CEO of First Direct and Egg |
Penny de ValkChief Executive of Institute of Leadership and Management |
The Rt Hon Dr John Reid MPFormer Home Secretary |
Perry McCarthy aka The StigPerry McCarthy aka the original Stig from BBC Top Gear |
Colin Jackson CBEWithout a doubt one of the greatest athletes that Great Britain has ever produced |
Charles DunstoneWidely respected and admired as one of the UK's most dynamic entrepreneurs |
Kirsty WarkOne of Britain’s most highly regarded presenters |
Sir Richard NeedhamInternational & Commercial Director of Dyson, Chairman of Avon Rubber and Vice Chairman of NEC (Europe) |
Nigel ColePersuaded some of Britain's top actresses to strip naked. Dealt with a major Hollywood star who was drunk by 10am. Nearly killed Julia Roberts in the Borneo jungle. Saved Robin Williams from a shark. Had a fist fight with a major Hollywood producer on set in front of the crew. |
Robert HoldenPsychologist, author, and broadcaster |
Gino D’AcampoI'm a Celebrity: Gino D'Acampo crowned King of the Jungle |
Martin NewmanOne of the UK’s most experienced and respected e-commerce practitioners |
Raymond SnoddyPresenter of the BBC's NewsWatch |
David HughesEmeritus Professor of Food Marketing At Imperial College, London |
Jim DowdallHighly sought after Stunt Performer with over 40 years experience in some of the finest movies ever made |
Marc HoganCan a sales & communications trainer become an Edinburgh Festival comic in less than 12 months - all to win a £1 bet? |
Alan HansenAlan is one of the most successful British footballers of all time, with a collection of major honours to his credit. |
Alistair McGowanImpressionist, Stand-Up Comedian and Presenter |
Shaun SmithHow to create a compelling customer experience |
Andrew NeilChairman, Press Holdings Media Group (The Spectator, Spectator Business & Apollo), Chairman, ITP Magazine Group (Dubai), Chairman, World Media Rights (London) as well as presenter of This Week (BBC1) & Daily Politics (BBC2) |
Barbara CassaniCurrent chairman of the board at Vueling Airlines, founder of budget airline Go Fly and was the first leader of London's bid for the 2012 Summer Olympics |
Chris MoonOne of the most inspirational speakers in the UK |
Sir David Frost"A one man conglomerate" |
Evelyn Glennie OBEWorld renowned solo percussionist |
Heather MillsModel, Activist and Goodwill Ambassador |
Jeremy VineHe presents The Jeremy Vine Show at lunchtimes on Radio 2 and presents Panorama on BBC1. |
Baroness Susan GreenfieldProfessor Greenfield is a pioneering scientist, an entrepreneur, a communicator of science and policy adviser |
Kate SandersonBBC presenter |
Lorraine KellyWell-respected TV presenter |
Sir Matthew PinsentWinner of win 4 consecutive Olympic Gold medals |
Penny SmithGMTV's newsreader |
Colonel Tim Collins, OBEColonel Tim Collins is best known for his rousing speech to British soldiers hours before they entered into battle in Iraq. |
Paul TizzardPaul believes that you can do anything that you set your mind to |
Michael BuerkBBC News & Current Affairs, Author, Radio 4 |
Adrian WebsterSales Motivation from the author of Polar Bear Pirates |
Hamish Taylor“If you want a breakthrough, look outside your current environment!” |
Denise van OutenActress and Presenter |
Liza TarbuckPresenter and Awards Host |
The Honourable Carol ThatcherBritish journalist and the daughter of Lady Thatcher, the former British Prime Minister |
Richard WestLiving with Formula 1 |
Justin HughesJustin served as an Army Officer before gaining a degree in physics. He then joined the RAF & Red Arrows and was awarded the Wilkinson Sword for Outstanding Leadership during officer training |
Max CliffordPR guru, one of the UK's best known publicist and a consummate media manipulator |
David LloydEntrepreneur and former tennis professional |
Alan Duncan MPShadow Secretary of State for Trade,Industry & Energy |
David BlunkettFormer Home Secretary |
Janet Street-PorterJournalist, presenter, producer and currently works as editor-at-large of the Independent newspapers |
Frances CairncrossGovernor of Britain’s National Institute of Economic and Social Research |
Doug RichardSuccessful entrepreneur & former ‘Dragon’ |
John NicholThe tortured Gulf War British prisoner of war |
Sarah BeenyPresenter of Channel 4’s prime time show Property Ladder |
Rohit TalwarGlobal Futurist |
Richard OlivierActor, Director and Leadership Specialist |
Tiff NeedellMotoring Programme Presenter |
Pete CohenTV Expert, Presenter, Psychologist and Motivational Speaker |
Rita CliftonInternational branding expert and business leader |
Kriss Akabusi MBE MAOne of Britain’s most recognised and respected motivational speakers to Blue Chip and FTSE 100 companies |
James Cracknell & Ben FogleTwo men in a boat |
David SmithEconomics Editor of The Sunday Times and moderator at the World Economic Forum 2006 |
Tony RobinsonActor and Writer - best known for his portrayal as the loyal but dim manservant Baldrick |
David BryonFormer Managing Director of bmibaby |
Sir Stelios Haji-IoannouChairman & Founder, EasyGroup - dubbed the “Serial Entrepreneur” |
Dame Stella Rimington DCBThe first woman to head an intelligence agency in the world. |
Martin GlennPresident of PepsiCo UK and Change & Marketing Expert |
Sally GunnellOlympic, World, European and Commonwealth Champion |
Roger BootleFormerly Group Chief Economist at HSBC, Economic Adviser to Deloitte, Managing Director of Capital Economics, a Specialist Adviser to the House of Commons Treasury Committee and a Visiting Professor at Manchester Business School |
Roger BlackGold Medallist Athlete |
Robin SiegerRobin is one of Europe’s top motivational speakers |
Robert WinstonInternationally Acclaimed Authority on Genetic Research |
Sanjeev BhaskarOne of the most original and distinctive new stars on television |
Rageh OmaarRageh Omaar rose to prominence as the BBC’s man in Baghdad |
James BelliniExpert in: long-term trends for the world economy, technology and social issues and the future outlook for business |
Will HuttonChief Executive, The Work Foundation and Leading Commentator on Socio-Economic Issues |
Hamish McRaeA noted global Economist, Author and Futurist |
Ian WilmutThe Cloning Pioneer & “Creator of Dolly” |
