The Top 21 British Speakers Rocking It On A Global Stage
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.
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Sir Richard Branson
Founder, Virgin Group Expertise: Entrepreneurship, Brand Building |
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Tim Berners-Lee
Inventor, World Wide Web & Director, World Wide Web Consortium Expertise: Technology, Innovation |
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James Caan
Entrepreneur, Investor & TV Personality Expertise: Entrepreneurship, Investment |
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Tom Hulme
Design Director, IDEO & Managing Director of OpenIDEO and OIEngine Expertise: Design, Open Innovation |
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Dr Noreena Hertz
Professor at the Centre for the Study of Decision-Making Uncertainty, University College London Expertise: Globalisation, Finance, Decision-Making |
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Sir Trevor Mcdonald
Broadcaster & Journalist Expertise: Global Affairs, Media, Journalism |
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Sir Martin Sorrell
CEO, WPP Group Expertise: Marketing, Leadership |
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Doug Kessler
Creative Director & Co-founder, Velocity Expertise: B2B & Content Marketing |
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Pete Cashmore
Founder & CEO, Mashable Expertise: Media, Entrepreneurship |
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Jamal Edwards
Founder, SBTV Expertise: Media, Youth Culture, Music |
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Lucy P. Marcus
CEO, Marcus Venture Consulting Expertise: Business Growth, Management |
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George Dyson
Author & Speaker, Historian of Science Expertise: History, Technology |
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Sir Ranulph Fiennes
Explorer, Fundraiser, Author and Public Speaker Expertise: Leadership, Motivation & Teamwork |
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Lennox Lewis Retired Boxer, Undisputed World Heavyweight Champion Expertise: Motivation, Sports |
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Tony Blair Politician & Statesman (Former British Prime Minister) Expertise: Globalisation, Politics |
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Rachel Armstrong
Senior Lecturer in Research & Enterprise, School of Architecture, Design & Construction at the University of Greenwich Expertise: Sustainability and the Environment |
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Sir Terry Leahy Chairman, B&M Value Retail (Former CEO, Tesco) Expertise: Retail, Leadership |
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Sebastian (Lord) Coe
Chair of the British Olympic Association Expertise: Sports, Events |
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Valerie (Baroness) Amos
UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator Expertise: International Affairs, Politics |
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Sir Ken Robinson
Author, speaker, and international advisor Expertise: Education, the Arts |
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Jo Malone MBE Entrepreneur, Founder of Jo Malone (sold to Estée Lauder) & Jo Loves… Expertise: Entrepreneurship, Retail, Branding |
