The Leading Speakers Bureau

Thought Leader & Creative Transformer of Business Premises and Performance

Chris Kane masterminded the BBC’s relocation strategy, culminating in creating Media City UK in Salford; restructuring BBC Broadcasting House in London; transforming the BBC’s property portfolio; along with his prior experience as VP Corporate Real Estate at Walt Disney.

“He is a respected Spokesman and Thought-Leader”

[expand title=”In detail”] With exceptional experience at the cutting edge of commercial real estate development in the public and private sectors, Chris has rewritten the model for redevelopment, incorporating the consumer’s perspective. The BBC’s commercial property function was transformed from an economic basket case to a shining example of how to unlock value, reduce costs and develop a physical environment that nurtures talent. More of a magician than a mechanic, his innovative approach to developing high value, large-scale commercial property projects has resulted in unprecedented results, creating space for people to be more productive. [/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]As a passionate visionary and futurist, Chris identifies new trends to advance the evolution of the workplace which is increasingly recognised for its ability to add value to the organisation. His big-picture vision, and courage to take calculated risks, inspires business leaders to step outside their comfort zones to adopt innovative, smart approaches, which transform the work experience for today’s and tomorrow’s generation. [/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]Naturally engaging, he uses candour and humour to inspire his audience. His warm Irish lilt makes him especially easy to listen to. [/expand]

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Economics, Demographic and Pensions Expert

Bernd Raffelhüschen is a Professor of Public Finance and Director of the Research Center Intergenerational at the Albert-Ludwigs-University and Professor II at Bergen University. His research interests are in the areas of social and tax policy, especially the old-age security, health economics and preventive care. He advertises for a supplement to the PAYG pension system by a capital-based pension.

“The trickery of the pension formula is a policy at the expense of our children and grandchildren”

[expand title=”In detail”] He studied economics at Kiel, Berlin and Aarhus and obtained his Ph.D. at the University of Kiel. He is regularly active in several advisory functions for the policy. From 2002 to 2003 he was a member of the Rürup Commission on the future of social security systems. He has published in journals such as American Economic Review, European Economic Review and Public Choice, among others. He is a member of the Advisory Board Foundation for the rights of future generations and also an ambassador of the Initiative New Social Market Economy on questions of practical social policy.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]In his lectures, Bernd illustrates the danger of today’s existing system of social security and possible consequences in the future. He examines the issue of what essential care services can be implemented and the necessary financing concepts.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]Bernd’s speaking style coupled with an incisive understanding and enlightened capacity to explain and discuss economics, demographic and pension’s issues has contributed to his high popularity and reputation.[/expand]

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Renowned Commentator on the Digital Revolution

Andrew Keen, Entrepreneur, Author and Broadcaster is among the world’s best known contemporary analysts of digital business and culture, and commentators on the digital revolution. He is executive director of the Silicon Valley innovation salonFutureCast.

“The most famous British tech voice in the US”

[expand title=”In detail”] Andrew is the author of three books and his current international hit ‘The Internet is Not the Answer’ which TheSunday Times acclaimed as a “powerful, frightening read”. He is the host of the popular Internet chat show Keen On, a Senior Fellow at CALinnovates, a columnist for CNN and a much acclaimed public speaker around the world. In 2015, he was named by GQ magazine in their list of the “100 Most Connected Men”. As a pioneering Silicon Valley based Internet entrepreneur, Andrew founded Audiocafe.com and built it into a popular first generation Internet music company. He has also co-founded a number of other Silicon Valley start-up ventures including afterTV and now.tv.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]One of the world’s most influential thinkers on 21st century business, technology and media, Keen is renowned for his controversial commentary on the digital revolution and its impact on culture and the economy. “If you don’t think your company is vulnerable to the digital revolution, then your company is dead,” says Keen.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]Andrew is an eloquent and passionate speaker, he is sharp-witted and often extremely funny.[/expand]

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