The Leading Speakers Bureau

Former Head of MI5

Dame Eliza Manningham-Buller headed MI5 from 2002 to 2007, leading the organisation though substantial change in the wake of 9/11 and the growing threat from Al-Qaeda. MI5 doubled in size, opened eight new offices and altered its approach to the professional development of staff with the establishment of a training academy. In 2008 Eliza Manningham-Buller became a cross-bench Peer and a Governor of the Wellcome Trust.

“An expert on Leadership and Change Management”

[expand title=”In detail”] Earlier in her career, Eliza led the Service’s investigation into the Lockerbie bombing. She served in Washington during the first Gulf war, returning to establish MI5’s intelligence effort against the Provisional IRA in mainland Britain. She joined the board and over time assumed lead responsibility for work on Irish terrorism, surveillance, technical collection, finance and IT – becoming Deputy Director General in charge of intelligence operations in 1997.[/expand]

[expand title=”What she offers you”]Eliza is an experienced speaker and seminar leader on platforms around the globe, an effective performer with a clear and valuable message. She speaks authoritatively on all aspects of leadership – great leaders, leadership development, and strategic leadership.[/expand]

[expand title=”How she presents”]Renowned for being thought provoking and dynamic, Eliza brings a clear and invaluable perspective to this most current of topics.[/expand]

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Former Director General MI5

Dame Stella Rimington DCB was formerly Director General of the Security Service (MI5). In her controversial autobiography, ‘Open Secret’, she recites entertaining stories of disguises and spying, and stamping documents with the word ‘Secret’ to tempt Russian agents. While with MI5, she led on counter-espionage and work against terrorism. A policy of greater openness was pursued so that the Service’s responsibilities were clearer to the public.

“Impressive exemplar of fortitude and success”

[expand title=”In detail”] Dame Stella worked in all the main fields of the Security Service’s responsibilities – counter-subversion, counter-espionage and counter-terrorism – becoming successively Director of all three branches. She was appointed Director General of MI5 in 1992, the first woman to take the post and the first Director General to be publicly named. Dame Stella received a DCB, Dame Commander of Bath, in 1995. She was a non-executive director of Marks and Spencer Plc from 1997-2004 and of BG Group from 1997 until May 2005. She was also an Associate Director of CPS, where she provided executive coaching and mentoring.[/expand]

[expand title=”What she offers you”]Exploring the relationship between leadership and management, she unveils strategies that you can successfully apply to the ever-changing work environment. Her proven capability of gathering intelligence, while balancing risk and security, provides tremendous business analogies for you to draw on.
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[expand title=”How she presents”]Her sharp mind and great sense of humour ensure that serious points are brought to you in an absorbing way. Her straightforward approach and friendly manner are combined with an informed and intelligent view. She tailors her speech and is happy to take questions.[/expand]

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Gold Medal-winning Former Paralympic Swimmer, Ambassador for London 2012 Olympics

Marc Woods’ had his left leg amputated due to cancer when he was just seventeen years old, however just 18 months after he finished his chemotherapy he was selected to represent Great Britain’s swimming team at the Seoul Paralympics. Now retired from international swimming Marc has embarked on a series of new challenges and he regularly commentates for the BBC. He is passionate about delivering his message to businesses all over the world.

“Marc’s ability to overcome adversity & triumph in so many diverse areas is an example to us all”
Sarah, the Duchess of York

[expand title=”In detail”] Marc’s dream was to simply be the best that he could be and he has competed at European & World Championships and Paralympic Games. In his 17 years of competition he won a staggering 12 Paralympic medals from 5 Games, 4 of those medals being gold. Marc also won a further 21 medals from European and World Championships. Since retiring from competitive swimming he has become a 2012 Ambassador, commentator and author.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]A real life role model, Marc Woods’ experiences taught him to approach life in a different way and in his presentations he takes audiences on a remarkable journey, inspiring each person to do the very best in every dimension of their lives. He has a remarkable story packed with anecdotes and insights and is an absolute inspiration, providing a combination of his inspirational life story and personal development advice.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]Fresh, original and vibrant, Marc speaks with great honesty, compassion and humility. With thrilling footage, a terrific sense of humour and a complete lack of sentimentality, he demonstrates his passion for life and shows what can happen when we learn to focus on those things which are under our control. [/expand]

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President of the Institute for Global Futures, a leading think tank he founded in 1990 that advises business and government on future trends

Dr. James Canton is a renowned global futurist, social scientist, keynote presenter, author, and visionary business advisor. For over 30 years, he has been insightfully predicting the key trends that have shaped our world. He is a leading authority on future trends in innovation. He is the author of The Extreme Future: The Top Trends That Will Reshape the World in the 21st Century, Dutton 2006, and Technofutures: How Leading-Edge Innovations Will Transform Business in the 21st Century, Next Millennium Press, 2004.

“One of the top global futurists and presenters in the 21st century”

[expand title=”In detail”] Dr. Canton is CEO and Chairman of the Institute for Global Futures, a leading think tank he founded in 1990 that advises business and government on future trends. He advises the Global Fortune 1000 on trends in innovation, financial services, health care, population, life sciences, energy, security, workforce, climate change and globalization. A frequent guest of the media, Dr. Canton is a commentator on CNN. He was named “the Digital Guru” by CNN and “Dr. Future” by Yahoo. [/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]Dr. Canton shows organisations’ how to adapt profit and better compete in the emerging new economy and how to use business strategies to create a high-tech competitive edge.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]Recognized as “one of the top presenters in the 21st century” by Successful Meetings Magazine, Dr. Canton is a highly sought-after keynote presenter. He has spoken to thousands of organizations on five continents. He is noted for his fascinating, informative, dynamic and entertaining keynotes.[/expand]

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Director, Founder International Disaster and Crisis Management (IDCM)

Peter Rehwinkel is a former Member of Parliament, Senator and Mayor in The Netherlands and now runs a global crisis management consultancy, International Disaster and Crisis Management. IDCM has its base in Barcelona, the international hub of disaster and crisis management. He has headed several international and national delegations on crisis response and recovery.

“A crisis doesn’t have to be a disaster”

[expand title=”In detail”] Peter Rehwinkel has been a ´rapporteur´ for the United Cities and Local Governments Organisation (UCLG) and developed high-level relationships with World Bank, various United Nations agencies, the European Commission and crisis assistance such as USAID, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC). During his time as Mayor, Peter Rehwinkel took executive crisis response responsibility in a number of challenging crisis events. He holds a Master in Law and Administrative Sciences from the University of Groningen. [/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]Peter Rehwinkel delivers a fascinating speech on crisis management and provides essential tips. Corporate sectors, governments and organizations have shown keen interest already in the golden rules he provides to prevent and respond to crisis. [/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]An experienced speaker at conferences the world over, Peter tailors each and every presentation to precisely suit the brief and always includes high quality slides and a wealth of useful actionable information.[/expand]

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