The Leading Speakers Bureau

Futurologist, Digital Philosopher and Professional Troublemaker

Aric Dromiis the Chief Futurologist for one of the world’s most well-known and respected vehicle manufacturers and a leading developer of premium, autonomous and electric vehicles. He looks into new ways of thinking about how things work.

“Turning Science Fiction into Reality”

[expand title=”In detail”] Outside of this he splits his time between his consultancy TEMPUS.MOTU a social and technology strategic think-tank and a series of advisory roles. He sits on the advisory board of NTT Innovation Institute, Inc. (NTT i3) the Silicon Valley-based innovation centre for NTT Group, one of the world’s largest ICT companies. He also supports the UNLEASH innovation team; they are a global innovation lab with a focus on the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. He also holds a position with the AIIA, Artificial intelligence & Intelligent Automation Network which advises business executives on the world of AI. Aric is also an author and an artist.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]Aric helps change the way we experience the world and transforms the way we understand change. He explains the future, makes it tangible and, most importantly, makes it relevant.He deliverscaptivating speeches that frame questions and help people identify and abandon old paradigms and rethink thinking.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]A passionate and engaging speaker, Aric’s presentations are a veritable wealth of new ideas delivered in a unique and highly creative way.[/expand]

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Former SAS Member

Chris Ryan made a miraculous solo escape travelling the 300km (200 miles) from Iraq to Syria on foot with no food and little water. This remarkable feat of determination was triggered when the SAS mission that he was on was compromised. Since leaving the SAS, he has written a number of best selling novels, is a military consultant to a computer games designer and co-devised and consulted on ITV1’s military action drama ‘Ultimate Force’. In 2005 Chris presented ‘How not to Die’ for Sky and was also the military consultant to Codemasters stealth-based first-person computer game – IGI2: Covert Strike

His eight day escape is the longest known in SAS history

[expand title=”In detail”] In 1984 he joined the 22nd SAS, the regular regiment, and completed three tours whose operations and exercises took him all over the world. He also worked extensively on the counter-terrorist field serving as an assaulter, sniper and finally Sniper Team Commander on the Special Projects team.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]If ever there was an example of winning against the odds, this is it. Hearing his survival experience is truly inspiring and boosts your own motivation.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]In his relaxed manner he will capture your every thought with his spell binding story.[/expand]

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Chairman and CEO of Biotechonomy

Juan Enriquez is recognised as one of the world’s leading authorities on the economic and political impacts of life sciences. The Harvard Business Review showcased his ideas as one of the breakthrough concepts in its first HBR List. Fortune profiled him as “Mr. Gene” and Time asked him to co-organize the life sciences summit commemorating the fiftieth anniversary of the discovery of DNA.

“Shaped our Identity, our Culture, and the World as we know it.”

[expand title=”In detail”] Juan previously served as CEO of Mexico City’s Urban Development Corporation, coordinator general of economic policy and chief of staff for Mexico’s Secretary of State. He currently serves on a variety of boards including Cabot Microelectronics, The Center for the Advancement of Genomics, The Harvard Medical School Genetics Advisory Council, The USDA Advisory Committee on Biotechnology Group, The Chairman’s International Council of the America’s Society and amongst others. [/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]Enriquez offers audiences the real reasons why gene research is the single most important driver of new computers and software systems, why cosmetics companies are hiring molecular biologists, why energy companies are thinking about very different ways to generate renewable fuels, and how seed companies have become information-processing companies. [/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]In his keynotes Juan skilfully puts audiences face to face with a series of unprecedented political, ethical, economic, and financial issues, dramatically demonstrating the cascading impact of the genetic, digital, and knowledge revolutions on our lives.[/expand]

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Metallica’s Drummer

Lars Ulrich is a Danish drummer and one of the founding members of the American heavy metal/thrash metal band Metallica. He is a vital part of the songwriting core and also a supreme communicator, adept at handling all matters out of the studio and off the stage, and being the self-confessed biggest fan of Metallica, it has seen him surface at critical points in the band’s career to both protect and inspire the creative interests of the band.

“Passionate, driven and a dynamic force at the heart of Metallica”

[expand title=”In detail”] Lars was originally a drummer in San Francisco. He then moved to Los Angeles at age sixteen in the summer of 1980 to train in the sport of tennis. However, rather than playing tennis, he began playing the drums. He became known as a pioneer of fast thrash drum beats, featured on many of Metallica’s early songs. He has also been considerably influential due to both the popularity of his band, as well as his drum techniques, such as the double bass drum in the song “One” (…And Justice for All) and Dyer’s Eve[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]Lars Ulrich offers unique and flexible corporate events customised for individual organisations. He teaches how to play the drums on his own drum kit while telling stories from the world of rock n roll, with the opportunity to build energy, encourage team work, break down corporate barriers and just generally have the best time ever.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]Using his own life experiences, Lars engages and motivates and encourages, challenges and inspires participants to step beyond their perceived limitations.[/expand]

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Innovation & Leadership Strategist

Navi Radjou is an innovation and leadership advisor based in Silicon Valley. He is a Fellow at Judge Business School, University of Cambridge and has served as a member of the World Economic Forum’s Global Agenda Council on Design Innovation. Navi is a regular columnist on Harvard Business Review and has co-authored the bestseller ‘Jugaad Innovation’ which was shortlisted for 2013 Thinkers50 CK Prahalad Breakthrough Idea Award.

“Thinkers50 Innovation Award 2013 for re-shaping the way we think about and practice innovation”

[expand title=”In detail”] Navi served as Executive Director of the Centre for India & Global Business at Judge Business School, University of Cambridge. Previously, he was a VP/analyst at Forrester Research in Boston and San Francisco and advised senior executives on breakthrough growth strategies. Navi has consulted with leading organizations including E&Y, TCS and Microsoft and has addressed speeches at the WEF, Harvard and the MIT. He was featured in the NYT, Wall Street Journal and The Economist amongst others and his 2014 TED Global talk on frugal innovation was viewed over 1 million times. Navi studied at Ecole Centrale Paris and the Yale School of Management.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]Navi advises leading organisations and helps them to compete and win in the global economy. He helps leaders find good ideas with bigger impact, bring innovative products and services to growing segments and tap undiscovered markets. He also identifies cutting-edge growth strategies from emerging markets that can help the world’s top companies innovate and grow faster and better in a complex environment.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]An energetic and passionate speaker with a clear view of global markets, Navi’s ideas are fresh and his delivery is filled with stories and humour.[/expand]

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Emerging Economies Strategist

Ravi Ramamurti is the D’Amore-McKim Distinguished Professor of International Business & Strategy at Northeastern University and the Founding Director of the University’s Center for emerging markets, a pioneer in its field in the US. For over 35 years, he has studied the strategies of firms in and from emerging economies. Ravi has been a visiting professor at Harvard Business School in the Business Government and International Economy area, at the Wharton School in the Management department, and at MIT-Sloan School in the Global Economics and Management Area.

“One of the world’s leading experts on strategy and innovation in emerging markets”

[expand title=”In detail”] Professor Ramamurti has done research and consulting with firms and governments in more than 20 emerging economies, including Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, China, among others. He has also been an adviser to the United Nations, USAID, and Fulbright, and was principal consultant to the World Bank’s board on privatization. He advised The Economist group on its online education courses on emerging markets. He has also done pioneering work on multinationals from emerging markets. He obtained his BSC (Physics) from St. Stephen’s College, his MBA from the Indian Institute of Management-Ahmedabad, where he received the Gold Medal for graduating at the top of his class, and his doctorate from Harvard Business School. [/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]Professor Ramamurti, explores the competitive advantages and the strategies any companies should use to “go global.” He discusses how the rise of emerging-market multinationals is affecting the strategy and performance of Western firms. He illustrates his points with Indian examples, but occasionally brings in examples from other emerging markets.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]Professor Ramamurti’s high content keynotes are always well received. His messages are concise and informative, delivered in his personal, yet highly professional style. [/expand]

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George Gund Professor of Economics and Business Administration, Emeritus

Alvin Roth is the Craig and Susan McCaw Professor of Economics at Stanford University and the Gund Professor of Economics and Business Administration Emeritus at Harvard University. Alvin Roth has made significant contributions to the fields of game theory, market design and experimental economics, and is known for his emphasis on applying economic theory to solutions for “real-world” problems. In 2012, he won the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences jointly with Lloyd Shapley “for the theory of stable allocations and the practice of market design”.

“A respected and renowned Economist”

[expand title=”In detail”] Alvin Roth has been involved in the reorganisation of the market for Gastroenterology fellows, which started using a clearinghouse in 2006 for positions beginning in 2007. He helped design the high school matching system used in New York City to match approximately ninety thousand students to high schools each year, starting with students entering high school in 2004. He helped redesign the matching system used in Boston Public Schools, adopted for students starting school in September 2006. He is one of the founders and designers of the New England Program for Kidney Exchange, for incompatible patient-donor pairs. He received his Ph.D at Stanford University, and started at Harvard from the University of Pittsburgh, where he was the Andrew Mellon Professor of Economics.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]Alvin Roth offers his vast experience on market design and matchmaking, which discuss market exchanges that both do and don’t involve money, as well as mutual exchanges. He likes to discuss the unusual market known as the kidney exchange, which is life saving and involves a kind of even trade that doesn’t involve money.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]Alvin Roth is a stimulating, educational and informative speaker whose qualities and experience are endorsed by his international audiences.[/expand]

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Successful Entrepreneur, Philanthropist & TV Personality

Kavita Oberoi is one of the UK’s most successful female entrepreneurs. From 2010 to 2013 she was co-owner of the global, award winning security company Octavian. In 2011 she set up Virtual Office providing business locations for meetings, postal addresses or temporary accommodation on a global level and in 2012 she launched Oberoi Business Hub to support new and growing businesses with prestigious office space and a support network. Kavita’s investments also include a growing commercial property portfolio.

“Britain’s 100 most entrepreneurial women”
HBOS Report, 2009

[expand title=”In detail”] Kavita graduated with a First Class Degree in Applied Chemistry and started her career in Bayer and Pfizer. In addition to her entrepreneurial work, Kavita is also a well-known face on TV. She has appeared in many TV programmes, including The Secret Millionaire, The Apprentice You’re Fired, BBC Breakfast, Sky News, The Working Lunch, Richard & Judy, The TV Show, as a panellist on ITV Business Club, Hotel GB and Make Me A Millionaire Inventor. Kavita is also a committed philanthropist, chairing the Global Girls’ Fund Board and being a patron of the BODY Charity – ‘Being One Distinguished You’.[/expand]

[expand title=”What she offers you”]Kavita is committed to inspiring and motivating young people, businesses and business starters to reach their potential. Dynamic, innovative and entrepreneurial, Kavita sets standards of excellence and these are reflected in her success. [/expand]

[expand title=”How she presents”]She is an adept speaker, delivering presentations with passion and energy, often moving audiences to action.[/expand]

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Entrepreneur, Founder & CEO of Mars One

Bas Lansdorp is a born entrepreneur with a passion for ambitious projects. He is co-founder and CEO of Mars One, a Dutch foundation that aims to land the first humans on Mars in 2027. To prepare for this settlement, the first unmanned mission is scheduled to depart in 2020. As CEO of Mars One, Bas oversees investor relations, public outreach and the initial contacts with potential suppliers, sponsors and partners worldwide.

Mars One is a global initiative aiming to make this everyone’s mission to Mars”

[expand title=”In detail”] Bas received his master’s of science degree in mechanical engineering from Twente University in 2003. At Delft University of Technology he worked for five years on his PhD research in the “Laddermill” project which is a novel way to generate electrical wind energy. He abandoned his research to start his first company, Ampyx Power developing a novel, cheaper than coal, method of wind energy generation.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]Bas Landsdorp sees potential and opportunity where others shy away. Gifted with an articulate vision and genuine enthusiasm, he reaches people with his passion for science and the human mission to Mars. [/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]One of the reasons for the success of Mars One is the enthusiasm, which Bas transfers to any audience in a contagious way.[/expand]

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World Renowned Mountaineer

Jamling Tenzing Norgay is a Nepalese Sherpa mountain climber. Based upon his experience and reputation as a world renowned mountaineer, Jamling has been chosen as the Climbing leader of the International climbing team that created the awe-inspiring IMAX documentary film, ‘Everest’. Today Jamling runs his adventure travel company “Tenzing Norgay Adventures” in Darjeeling, India.

The son of the “Everest pioneer”

[expand title=”In detail”] In 1953, Jamling’s father along with Sir Edmund Hillary ascended to the summit of 29,035-foot Mount Everest. These two men faced the gruelling hardships during this inaugural expedition, pushing the envelope for humanity without the aid of modern equipment and setting unprecedented standards for the climbing world. Jamling is a member of a living dynasty of climbers. His spiritual journey has led him to an attachment to the Himalayan region and its jagged 8000-meter peaks. He is a highly sought after guide who leads novices and experts alike into his hazardous domain, maintaining an ancient family profession in a modern era.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]Jamling brings to life a profound and compelling adventure, interweaving the lives of a family, a mountain and a people, and of climbers facing nearly insurmountable obstacles. It is a story of disaster, triumph, professionalism and the resilience of the human spirit. In his presentations, audiences learn about what it really takes to succeed.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]Jamling uses expedition slides to illustrate the Everest climb and provides examples of how leadership, commitment, strength, teamwork, etc needs to be used to further team’s effort, and how to contribute to their safety, success and response to the tragedy.[/expand]

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