The Leading Speakers Bureau

Leading Authority on Energy Markets Joseph Stanislaw Speaker

Joseph Stanislaw is founder of the advisory firm The JAStanislaw Group, specialising in strategy, sustainability, and environmentally sound investment in energy and technology. He is also an independent senior advisor for energy and sustainability to Deloitte. A member of the Council on Foreign Relations, he serves on the boards of several corporations and organisations focused on clean, alternative and renewable energy.

“An internationally recognised authority on energy markets, geopolitics and corporate strategy”

[expand title=”In detail”] Joseph is an adjunct professor in the Nicholas School of the Environment and Earth Sciences at Duke University. He was the founder of Cambridge Energy Research Associates and served as its president and until the sale of the firm in 2004. He has also been a senior economist at the International Energy Agency in Paris. He received a bachelor’s degree from Harvard College, a Ph.D. in economics from the University of Edinburgh, and an honorary doctorate and professorship from Gubkin Russian State University of Oil and Gas.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]As one of the world’s leading authorities on Oil, Petroleum and Natural Energy Resources, Dr Stanislaw has unparalleled insight into global energy markets and offers audiences essential information on international business and power.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]Joseph is a truly authoritative and entertaining speaker with a wealth of hands-on experience. He makes a powerful impact on audiences with his wisdom on strategy, sustainability and energy.[/expand]
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Global Expert on Retail Banking Innovation and Best Selling Author of ‘BANK 2.0’

Brett King is the bestselling author of the groundbreaking book ‘Bank 2.0’ and is a strategic advisor to the global financial services sector. He is the founder of the world’s first direct mobile-only bank Movenbank, a revolutionary new bank that will launch in 2012 and that will redefine and revolutionise retail banking. He also runs User Strategy, a boutique consultancy focused on improving customer interaction for leading financial services companies and businesses.

“Voted as American Banker’s Innovator of the Year in 2012”

[expand title=”In detail”] Brett is an International Judge for the Asian Banker Retail Excellence Awards and for the Middle- East Business Achievement Awards. Previously Brett led the Asia division for Modem Media/Digitas and the E-Business service line for Deloitte. His clients include HSBC, Citigroup, UBS, Standard Chartered, Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank, EmiratesNBD, BNP Paribas and many more. Brett publishes regularly in his role as industry advisor on Huffington Post, Internet Evolution, FinExtra and his own personal blog Banking4Tomorrow.com. He has been featured on Bloomberg TV, BBC, CNBC, Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, The Economist, The Asian Banker Journal and SBC to name a few. [/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]A keynote speaker at leading global events for financial services and innovation, Brett is an acknowledged expert on innovation, customer experience and channel distribution strategy including understand the fundamental shifts in consumer behaviour. His fresh ideas on how to better reach your customers are of great interest for decision makers from all fields. [/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]An engaging and down to earth speaker, Brett never fails to thought-provoke and inspire his audience.[/expand]
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Expert on Mobility Strategies and Urban Development

Henrik Sylvan is an expert on mobility strategies and large investment projects from designing and planning to the execution phase. He has made successful mobility plans for the 6 largest cities in Denmark and advises public and private organisations in Europe such as the EU-Commission on Smart City Innovation, infrastructure and regional development. Henrik shares his visions on the multidisciplinary approach when environmental sustainability, transport efficiency and financial viability have to go hand in hand.

“Henrik Sylvan is an expert on Smart City Development ”

[expand title=”In detail”] His work portfolio also covers the Fehmarn Belt Consortium and currently he is involved in developing a high-speed rail link between Hamburg and Copenhagen and further on to the rest of Scandinavia. In addition, Henrik is involved in planning a new cross border Metro tunnel between Malmö and Copenhagen and the further development of connecting light rail lines in the metropolitan region.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]In his presentations Henrik gives examples of how growth and economic development can be accelerated. He advises how to speed-up private and public partnership to implement new town development projects, modernise the infrastructure, reinforce regional economy, expand mobility and improve the transport.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]His extensive working experience as well as his insightful presentations and workshops make Henrik Sylvan a sought after speaker at national and international conferences.[/expand]
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President and Chief Executive Officer Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.

Carlos Ghosn KBE is the current CEO of Renault and Nissan. He is largely credited with turning around Nissan and is a national hero in Japan. He was voted Man of the Year 2003 by Fortune magazine’s Asian edition and is also on the board of Alcoa, Sony, and IBM. Mr. Ghosn joined Nissan as its chief operating officer in 1999, became its president in 2000 and was named chief executive officer in 2001. Mr. Ghosn currently serves on the board of directors of Renault S.A., Alcoa and Sony Corporation.

Named Knight Commander of the British Empire in 2006

[expand title=”In detail”] Prior to joining Nissan, Mr. Ghosn served as executive vice president of the Renault Group, a position he had held since 1996. In addition to supervising Renault activities in the Mercosur, he was responsible for advanced research, car engineering and development, car manufacturing, powertrain operations and purchasing. Before he joined Renault, Ghosn had worked with Michelin for 18 years.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]As an outsider in charge of one of Japan’s largest companies, he has been extremely successful. Having been at the helm of two of the world’s biggest car companies he is in the privileged position to be able to offer decision makers from all fields the benefit of his considerable expertise and experience at the helm of a global company. His face has graced the covers of Japanese business magazines and he is the subject of a handful of books and has written his own.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]An excellent communicator, Carlos’ presentations are filled with actionable ideas and invaluable information.[/expand]
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Ex-CEO of Jägermeister and Adviser for Entrepreneurs

Hasso Kaempfe is the ex-CEO of Jägermeister and adviser to entrepreneurs. He started as a speaker for Jägermeister and was then a member of the Board of Directors responsible for marketing, PR, production, human resources and law issues. He currently advises family companies, and is a senior adviser to the Swedish financial investors EQT. He also helps young entrepreneurs to be successful in the brand industry.

“One of Germany’s leading brand experts”

[expand title=”In detail”] Dr. Kaempfe started in 1982 as the in-house lawyer and later the chief legal adviser of Tchibo Holding AG. At the same time he was a lawyer for the court of Hamburg. In 1989 he was appointed member of the Board of Directors of Tchibo Frisch Röst Kaffee GmbH in Hamburg. Since 2004 he has been also member of the Board of Directors of Markenverbandes and until 2007 he was also a member of the Board of Directorsof Nord/LB inne.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]Dr. Kaempfe’s extensive experience of managing in the most challenging circumstances and his experience in branding and strategies at the highest level make him ideally positioned to inspire today’s business leaders about strategic planning, effective leadership and branding.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]A distinguished speaker, Dr. Kaempfe is an excellent communicator, captivating audiences with his experiences and sharing his insight on effective branding and entrepreneurship. His presentations are always peppered with his characteristic humour.[/expand]
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Family & Business Management Consultant

Dr. Randel Carlock researches and teaches about entrepreneurship and family business based on his experience as a CEO, management professor, consultant and psychotherapist. Randel is an insightful coach and advisor providing personal and professional counselling services for global family enterprises and corporations. He currently specialises in Asia, Europe and the Middle East enterprises.

“A Leading Expert on Family Management Skills”

[expand title=”In detail”] Dr. Carlock has 25 years of management and leadership experience serving first as an executive with a New York Stock Exchange family business, Dayton-Hudson (now Target Corporation) and as a CEO and Chairman of four companies he created including a NASDAQ listed corporation. Previously he was the first Opus Professor of Family Enterprise and founder of the family business centre at the University of St. Thomas in Minneapolis, MN (USA).[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]Dr. Carlock´s expertise allows him to clearly interpret the issues that so often create tensions in family business. He has the ability to quickly identify and demystify the challenges and to find and apply innovative and practical strategic solutions with his unbiased external advise and expertise. [/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]Dr. Carlock’s presentations are packed with a rich source of actionable information which he expresses with clarity and precision. [/expand]
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An Authority on Leadership and Accomplished Business Strategist

Allen Pathmarajah is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, of the Marketing Institute of Singapore and the Singapore Human Resources Institute. He has extensive experience in Financial Services, Industry and Management Consultancy. In addition, he is the Chairman and Director of several public-listed and private companies in Singapore and overseas, as well as being a member of several government, professional and charitable committees.

“An inspirational business leader”

[expand title=”In detail”] Allen was for over 22 years, with the Overseas-Chinese Banking Corporation Group (OCBC), initially as the Executive Director of Specialists Services and concurrently Special Assistant to the Group Chairman. Thereafter for 12 years he was with Great Eastern Life Assurance Co Ltd as General Manager and subsequently as Managing Director. He continued as a Director until May 1998. He was also an Adjunct Professor at Nanyang Business School, Nanyang Technological University.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]Allen gives effective and practical management consulting advice. His unique combination of leadership, current affairs and business achievements make him an internationally sought after speaker.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]Allen‘s presentations are very practical and engaging, full of real life examples and experiences.[/expand]
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Strategy Implementation Specialist & CEO of Bridges Business Consultancy

Robin Speculand is a strategy implementation specialist and the CEO of Bridges Business Consultancy Int., which specialises in making strategy come alive. His work has been featured on media channels such as the BBC Global, the Financial Times and various other TV, radio and business magazines. Based in Asia-Pacific since 1989, Robin has lived and worked in the United Kingdom, USA, Australia, Macau and Hong Kong.

“Robin is a specialist in the implementation of strategies in organisations.”

[expand title=”In detail”] Before founding Bridges, he was Asia Pacific Regional Vice President for Citigroup. He holds an MBA from the National University of Singapore. Robin is the founder and president of Business Roundtable for Innovative Management, a Singapore-based management think tank and a founding member of Asia Speakers Association. He has worked with management teams worldwide.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]Robin is a senior advisor to boards and management teams and an internationally renowned keynote speaker and sought-after facilitator. He demonstrates how strategies can be developed to benefit from globalisation.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]Robin has gained a reputation as a masterful event facilitator, brilliant raconteur as well as an engaging and knowledgeable keynote speaker. In his tailored and well researched presentations he includes invaluable advice on successfully implementing strategies by “making your strategy come alive and turning it on”. [/expand]
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Leading Authority on Global Marketing, Branding, Strategy

Sergio Zyman is the Chairman and Founder of Zyman Group and the former Chief Marketing Officer of The Coca-Cola Company. Over the course of 30+ years of hands-on marketing experience, Zyman has conceived a revolutionary set of principles that are proven to translate marketing strategies into positive business results. He passionately advocates a vision of scientific, process-based marketing as the driver of sales and profits and the centerpiece of business.

“ He’s The Real Thing” – Time magazine

[expand title=”In detail”] Sergio´s record as a master marketer includes tenures with Pepsico and Proctor and Gamble, but he is best known and internationally respected for his bold actions at Coca-Cola when he re-conceptualised the company’s marketing strategy and boosted worldwide annual volume from 9 billion to 15 billion cases – the most explosive growth period in the company’s history.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]Sergio challenges audiences to re-think their marketing strategies and he provides the framework to understand customers more deeply and in ways that will help drive growth. He also explains how research-based and results-oriented business strategies and marketing can help accelerate topline growth.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]He energizes audiences with his creative genius and dynamic, unpredictable style. A master of unconventional wisdom, he is not afraid to challenge audiences and take controversial points of views.[/expand]
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Expert in Corporate & Brand Communication, Strategic Planning & Executive Advisory

Christian J. Porter-Schultz is a partner and Senior Advisor of Morsing, a company which advises companies worldwide on all aspects of communication. Christian is also the founder of Kudosh which is an agency that offers strategy and branding to CEO’s and high profile individuals.

“Christian gave an excellent presentation on crisis communication” Rob Sherwin, MD Regester Larkin Middle East

[expand title=”In detail”] He has a Masters in Communication and PR from the University of Westminster, a Bachelors degree in Business Administration from the University of North London, and holds a coaching certificate from Henley Business School. Previously Christian has worked in organisations such as Canon Inc. Malaysia, as communication advisor, and been Head of PR at Ogilvy Denmark and Head of Communication at Mattel. He is a guest lecturer at universities in the UK, Australia and Denmark. In 2010 Christian was the winner of the European Communication Award and received the Talent100 Award. [/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]In his presentations Christian gives concrete guidance to companies worldwide on corporate strategy, branding, communication and PR which are based on his own experience. He also moderates and chairs prestigious events worldwide.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]His inspirational presentations are supported by clear case studies and step-by-step guides which make him a sought-after speaker at international events.[/expand]
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