The Leading Speakers Bureau

IMD Professor & Founding Director of the Evian Group

Prof. Jean-Pierre Lehmann has been Professor of International Political Economy at IMD since 1997. In 1995, he launched the Evian Group, which has developed as a leading global voice on global trade and investment issues and acts as a forum for dialogue and a birth place of ideas. He was also Associate Professor of International Business at INSEAD. He is the author of several books and articles primarily dealing with globalization, modern East Asian history and East Asia and the international political economy.

“Advisor to WTO Director General, Dr. Supachai Panitchpakdi”

[expand title=”In detail”] Prof. Lehmann studied in Japan, Switzerland, the United States (Georgetown) and received his doctorate from Oxford. Prior to joining IMD, his academic and business careers encompassed activities in virtually all Asian and Western European countries, as well as North America. He was founding director of the European Institute of Japanese Studies (EIJS) at the Stockholm School of Economics and Professor of East Asian Political Economy and Business. He established and directed the East Asian operations of InterMatrix, a London-based business strategy research and consulting organization (1986-1992). During this time he was concurrently Affiliated Professor of International Business at the London Business School.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]Jean-Pierre Lehmann offers vast and highly respected experience in areas including globalization, global governance, trade and development, the role of business in reduction of poverty and inequality and the socio-economic, cultural, and business dynamics of Asia. Acting in various leading capacities in a number of public policy institutes and organizations, as an adviser to governments and corporations, and as a frequent commentator in the international media he is uniquely positioned to provide answers to questions on a variety of current issues.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]World famous thinkers in management, Jean-Pierre Lehmann’s highly sought-after presentations are thought provoking and captivating, enjoyed by audiences worldwide.[/expand]
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Technology Guru, Founder & Director, Persuasive Technology Lab, Stanford Univ., Palo Alto

B.J. Fogg is best known for promoting the concept of “captology,” a word he coined to describe the overlap between persuasion and computers. The founder of the Stanford Persuasive Technology Lab is one of the most sought-after thinkers in Silicon Valley today. As a psychologist he brings a new perspective on working with technology innovations. He holds at least seven patents, and has additional patents pending.

Fortune Magazine recently listed BJ as one of “10 New Gurus You Should Know”

[expand title=”In detail”] B.J. Fogg has held full-time positions at Interval Research, HP Labs, Sun Microsystems, and Casio Research. In 2003, shortly after publishing his book, he began investigating how computers can help people develop close personal relationships. This work has led to a startup and Internet service YackPack. Stanford University awarded BJ the Maccoby Prize in 1998 for four years of experimental research on how computers can change people’s attitudes and behaviours.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]B.J. Fogg applies his findings to companies like eBay (where he’s working to improve customer service) and Nike (where he has helped simplify its sports technology line) and shares his insights with his worldwide audiences. His research goes deep into investigating the psychology of Facebook, how Web site or cell-phone design can impact consumers and he has started research into Peace Innovation (the vision is to innovate persuasive technologies that can bring about world peace in 30 years). [/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]B.J.’s life’s work is to shape technology innovation in ways that benefit the world and make people happier and his powerful and passionate presentations draw us all that little bit closer.[/expand]
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Co-Founder of innocent drinks

Richard Reed 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. The business was started in May 1999 by Richard and two friends, and has a turnover of £35m, selling over 800,000 smoothies a week in the UK, Eire and Continental Europe.

“A Serial Entrepreneur”

[expand title=”In detail”] innocent drinks is not Richard’s first enterprise. In fact, Richard’s entrepreneurial career started earlier than most, when he began washing windows for his neighbours at the age of 8!!!! However, a summer job picking up dog biscuits in a pet food factory soon reminded Richard of the joys of working for himself, and led him to set up a summer gardening business called Two Men Went to Mow, employing his school friends.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]Richard’s presentation, “The innocent Story”, shows that with a non-corporate attitude, a sincere commitment to the cause and creative thinking it is possible to create a fast growing, profitable company that acts responsibly.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]A versatile and engaging speaker, Richard draws upon his innovative and creative ideas to inspire audiences with his entertaining presentations.[/expand]
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Professor of Business & Technology and Dean of External Relations at INSEAD

Soumitra Dutta is an authority on technology and innovation strategy. He has advised top management of major multi-nationals, leaders of major governments and has been showcased in major business and general news media. He is currently Robert Berger Professor of Business & Technology and Dean of External Relations at INSEAD and has co-written several books on technology-enabled business innovation.

“Refreshing global perspective on technology-enabled business innovation”

[expand title=”In detail”] He is the former Dean of Executive Education at INSEAD and had the responsibility of leading the largest executive education program portfolio in the world. Prior to joining the faculty of INSEAD in 1989, he was employed with Schlumberger in Japan and General Electric in the USA. Soumitra is also a fellow of the World Economic Forum and the co-editor of the Global Information Technology Report, the world’s most comprehensive and authoritative international assessment of the impact of ICT on the development process and the competitiveness of nations. He is also a member of the Advisory Committee for ICT for the Government of Qatar.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]Throughout his distinguished career, he has focused on how to drive business innovation and growth through the right combination of innovative people and technology. He demonstrates why innovation is the best solution for making businesses thrive today and also ensuring that they emerge stronger after a crisis. In his latest book ‘Throwing Sheep in the Boardroom’, he reveals how online social networking is transforming our personal lives, the inner dynamics of our organisations as well as our behaviour as consumers and citizens.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]Soumitra is a highly knowledgeable and insightful speaker whose presentations are filled with a host of concrete examples ready to be put into practice.[/expand]
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Professor of Competitiveness

Colin Coulson-Thomas is the UK’s first Professor of Competitiveness.

He is the principal author of a widely used methodology for designing and re-engineering board and management processes.

An authority on board and director development, he has worked with the boards of over 70 commercial and public sector organisations.

Expert strategic reviewer and developer of board and director performance.

[expand title=”In detail”] He has facilitated many strategic reviews, such as the session of G10 chairmen that established the vision and mission of the TEC movement and the role of the TEC secretariat.

Currently, he delivers a programme of bespoke and in-house master classes for board members and senior management teams.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]Focusing on the board’s role in corporate transformation, he shows you how to improve board performance and that of the directors within it.

His unparalleled expertise on corporate change and creating entrepreneurial drive are not to be missed.[/expand]
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Author and Inspirational Workplace Guru

Judith Leary-Joyce is a best-selling author and a regular presenter at conferences on the subjects of Great Company Culture, Employer of Choice; Inspirational Managers and the Psychology of Success. Her passion for excellence makes her an exciting speaker who uses stories and examples to help people understand and buy in to the concepts. Her fascination with helping companies become employers of choice began when she worked on the 2002 ‘100 Best Companies to Work For’ list for the UK Sunday Times.

“Behind every excited and dedicated employee, you find an inspirational manager”

[expand title=”In detail”] Prior to founding GCC in 2002, Judith worked for 20 years as a psychotherapist, while founding and leading a psychotherapy training centre in London. She then moved into the business arena and spent 10 years as a consultant in leadership and management development, working with global companies. She has facilitated and coached a wide range of senior leaders in a variety of business settings. She is known for providing strong, rigorous support that includes giving tough messages. Using her experience of psychology she is able to do this in a way that maintains self-esteem and allows the person to move forward in a positive way.[/expand]

[expand title=”What she offers you”]A motivational speaker, Judith can speak about the opportunities provided by the present recession, particularly in the area of Employer of Choice. A positive company culture and motivated employees will make the difference between success and failure in challenging economic conditions. Judith will help companies see how they can create a culture that invites opportunity and embraces the change in a positive and highly productive way.[/expand]

[expand title=”How she presents”]Judith is an engaging and accessible speaker, who can help you and your audience understand what it takes to become an Employer of Choice, including the business benefits this brings; the value of Inspirational Managers and the support they provide in tough times, plus how to manage and retain your high achievers. She is also part of our Top Women keynote speakers. [/expand]
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Leading Authority on Organisational Design, Change and Development

Professor Dr. Jay Galbraith was until the year 2000 Professor at the International Institute for Management Development in Lausanne; he is also Senior Research Scientist at the Centre for Effective Organisation and Professor of Management and Organisation at the University of Southern California.

Dr. Galbraith has specialised in organisation design, change and development with particular emphasis on international partnering arrangements including joint ventures and network organisations. His studies have covered the formation and development of joint ventures between Asian and Western companies. He is currently researching the rapid reconfiguration of organisation units to meet the changing demands of cross boundary customers and markets. His research has been the basis of numerous articles for professional journals as well as the six books he has published. His most recent work “Designing Organisations: An Executive Briefing on Strategy, Structure and Process” is a balanced perspective of organisation design principles. The title for his forthcoming book (end of 1999) is: “The Global Organisation”.

[expand title=”In detail”] Dr. Galbraith directed his own management consulting firm prior to joining the faculty of the USC. He has also been a faculty member of the Sloan School of Management at MIT and the Wharton School at Pennsylvania University. He has been consultant to numerous companies and entities in the United States, Europe Asia, and South America.[/expand]
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World Authority on International Business and Corporate Strategy

Gordon Hewitt is widely acknowledged as one of the world’s leading authorities on how to compete and create advantage in dynamic, complex markets. He is presently Adjunct Professor of Business Administration at the Stephen M Ross School of Business, University of Michigan and he consults at Board level for many international corporations.

One of the world’s leading authorities on creating advantage in complex markets

[expand title=”In detail”] Gordon’s interests cover the fields of global competition and the development of new frameworks for creating corporate value and competitive advantage. As a consultant, he has conducted major strategy deployment and educational programs in an extensive variety of corporate environments working with corporations such as IBM, Intel, PwC, AstraZeneca, Microsoft and Credit Suisse.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]Through discussing the future of corporate strategy and corporate governance in his presentations, Gordon redefines the challenge of corporate value creation in the context of new competitive realities and advises his audiences on how best to deal with the dynamics of change in business.[/expand]
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International Marketer of the Year

Bob Pritchard has over 30 years of international marketing experience across a Who’s Who of large and small businesses. This expertise and his forthright, entertaining and interactive presentations have resulted in Bob being one of the most in-demand business and marketing speakers in the world.

“One of the best business speakers in the world.”

[expand title=”In detail”] Australian born and Los Angeles resident Bob Pritchard has enjoyed an extraordinary 30 year career. His unique sales, marketing, and motivational ability has taken Bob from sharing a two room apartment as a child with three generations of family to international success as a businessman, marketer and speaker. Continue Reading »

Chairman of the Institute of Human Development

Adrian Gilpin is the founder and driving force behind the Institute of Human Development and its Chairman. Adrian’s work in the field of leadership development and peak performance coaching is rapidly becoming recognised by business leaders as cutting-edge. He is the co-developer of the Aspell-Gilpin Profiler – the world’s most advanced personality profiling instrument.

“Adrian Gilpin is best known for working with management teams to help them turn their organisations into an Inspired Enterprise”

[expand title=”In detail”] Adrian leads the IHD’s leadership research and programme development, mentors chief executives in the public and private sectors and coach’s top teams. He spends much of his time on conference platforms challenging the old models of corporate leadership and offering practical and inspiring alternatives for managing change in business, education and society.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]Adrian Gilpin has designed and led some of the most effective and sustainable change programmes in British business and a number of organisations have retained him to coach their Managing Directors and senior executives in high performance leadership coaching. Adrian also works regularly within the public sector too and his personal passion is to impact the long term thinking about how we educate our children.[/expand]
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