The Leading Speakers Bureau

Authority on Leadership, Crisis Management

David Hurst is a speaker, consultant and writer on management. He spent twenty-five years working in the corporate world as an effective manager and extracted from his experience some highly innovative ideas about leadership, the management of change and the dynamics of organisations that promote creativity and learning.

“As a reflective practitioner he has a unique niche in the field.”

[expand title=”In detail”] David Hurst’s 10 years as executive vice-president of the Federal Industries Metals Group, during which he and the senior management team rescued the organisation from bankruptcy, proved to be invaluable experience in testing his ground-breaking ideas on leadership, the management of change and the dynamics of learning. With sales of over CDN $1 Billion, the company employed 1600 people. He began his career in retail distribution, but soon became involved in mergers, acquisitions and business turnarounds, particularly in the steel industry. His thought provoking articles have been published in leading business publications.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]As a reflective business practitioner with a unique blend of practical experience and conceptual knowledge, David Hurst has a special niche in the management field. His areas of focus include crises, leadership, management of change and the dynamics of crisis management.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]David Hurst provides insights to community, government and industry leaders that are highly relevant and germane to the industry’s current and long-term challenges. His audiences appreciate both the candid style of delivery and the well-researched content of his presentations.[/expand]
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Pre-eminent Historian, Writer and CEO Co-Founder Of Sea Change Partners

Dr. Michael Burleigh is an historian, commentator on global affairs, and CEO-Co Founder of the company Sea Change Partners LLP, a firm which specialises in political analysis and bespoke work on specific sectors for City and international clients who include bulge bracket brokers and hedge funds. Michael has also advised governments on counter-terrorism legislation and is a member of HMG’s Senior Advisory Group on the Commemoration of WW1.

“Michael has been active in bringing history to TV audiences”

[expand title=”In detail”] Michael has worked for almost 20 years as a senior academic, including at Oxford, LSE, Rutgers and Stanford. He has published 12 books (translated into 24 languages) on European and Global history from the 19th century to the present. In 2012 he won the prestigious Nonino International Master of His Time Prize for his lifetime’s work. He has also made 3 award winning TV documentaries. He has a BFI award, a NY Film and TV Festival Award and an Emmy. Since 2001 Michael has worked as a full-time commentator for The Daily Telegraph, Daily Mail, and Sunday Times. He specialises in informed analysis of global trouble spots.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]One of the foremost writers on the importance of ethics in history, Michael Burleigh is a highly respected orator. His career has been glittered by accolades and prizes. While many historians get cornered into specialist areas, he covers everything from the medieval period to the present day. Never losing sight of the basic moral difference between warring parties, he provides a refreshingly realistic, clear-eyed view of human nature.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]Where other scholars tend to be somewhat guarded, Michael Burleigh is refreshingly willing to let rip. For him, there are no fine lines to be drawn. He presents his audiences with an entirely fresh perspective of conflicts.[/expand]
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Expert in the Steel Industry

Dr. Paul Brooks is an expert in the international steel industry. He is Group Director, Environment for Tata Steel Limited, covering Asia as well as Europe. In addition to his role at Tata he is a Director of the Business Council for Sustainable Development UK and a Director of Ravenscraig Ltd. He is currently also Chairman of various committees and working groups, including the World Steel Association Environment Committee.

“An expert in the global steel industry who focuses on the environment and climate change”

[expand title=”In detail”] He has a B.Eng (Hons) in Biochemical Engineering from Swansea University, a Ph.D in Energy Conservation/Heat Transfer from the University of the West of England in Bristol and an MBA from Warwick. Paul started his career in the steel industry in 1987 with British Steel R&D at Welsh Laboratories, where he became Energy Department Manager, before moving to Scunthorpe in 1994 as Site Environmental Manager. He was appointed as the Long Products Division Environmental Manager in 1996, Corporate Environmental Manager within Head Office in 1999 and Director Environment for Corus Group in 2005, Director Environment & Climate Change for Corus/Tata Steel Europe in 2007 and Group Director Environment for Tata Steel Limited in 2009.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]In his presentations Paul speaks about the steel industry and the importance for companies around the world to recognise and adapt to climate change. He helps decision makers to find the appropriate business strategies, always with a focus on sustainable development.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]His outstanding international working experience and insightful presentations make Dr. Paul Brooks a highly sought after speaker at conferences around the globe.[/expand]
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