Eventbrite thinks globally, and that’s no different here in the UK. That’s why we’re always proud to see amazing British achievements recognised and shared around the world.
Here are 21 incredible British successes who now share their insights and stories on a global stage, inspiring and educating audiences on topics from entrepreneurship to design and everything in between.
| Sir Richard Branson Founder, Virgin Group Expertise: Entrepreneurship, Brand Building |
![]() | Tim Berners-Lee Inventor, World Wide Web & Director, World Wide Web Consortium Expertise: Technology, Innovation |
| James Caan Entrepreneur, Investor & TV Personality Expertise: Entrepreneurship, Investment |
| Tom Hulme Design Director, IDEO & Managing Director of OpenIDEO and OIEngine Expertise: Design, Open Innovation |
![]() | Dr Noreena Hertz Professor at the Centre for the Study of Decision-Making Uncertainty, University College London Expertise: Globalisation, Finance, Decision-Making |
| Sir Trevor Mcdonald Broadcaster & Journalist Expertise: Global Affairs, Media, Journalism |
![]() | Sir Martin Sorrell CEO, WPP Group Expertise: Marketing, Leadership |
| Doug Kessler Creative Director & Co-founder, Velocity Expertise: B2B & Content Marketing |
| Pete Cashmore Founder & CEO, Mashable Expertise: Media, Entrepreneurship |
| Jamal Edwards Founder, SBTV Expertise: Media, Youth Culture, Music |
![]() | Lucy P. Marcus CEO, Marcus Venture Consulting Expertise: Business Growth, Management |
| George Dyson Author & Speaker, Historian of Science Expertise: History, Technology |
| Sir Ranulph Fiennes Explorer, Fundraiser, Author and Public Speaker Expertise: Leadership, Motivation & Teamwork |
| Lennox Lewis Retired Boxer, Undisputed World Heavyweight Champion Expertise: Motivation, Sports |
| Tony Blair Politician & Statesman (Former British Prime Minister) Expertise: Globalisation, Politics |
| Rachel Armstrong Senior Lecturer in Research & Enterprise, School of Architecture, Design & Construction at the University of Greenwich Expertise: Sustainability and the Environment |
![]() | Sir Terry Leahy Chairman, B&M Value Retail (Former CEO, Tesco) Expertise: Retail, Leadership |
![]() | Sebastian (Lord) Coe Chair of the British Olympic Association Expertise: Sports, Events |
![]() | Valerie (Baroness) Amos UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator Expertise: International Affairs, Politics |
| Sir Ken Robinson Author, speaker, and international advisor Expertise: Education, the Arts |
![]() | Jo Malone MBE Entrepreneur, Founder of Jo Malone (sold to Estée Lauder) & Jo Loves… Expertise: Entrepreneurship, Retail, Branding |


















