The Leading Speakers Bureau

Futurist and Keynote Speaker

Gihan Perera is an outstanding futurist, thought-leader, author, insightful conference speaker and consultant who gives business leaders a glimpse into what’s ahead and how they can become fit for the future.

“An experienced futurist”

[expand title=”In detail”] Gihan has a formal background in science and technology, with a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Western Australia. He has always been interested in people and the way they communicate – and how to leverage technology to deliver messages, extend reach, and live happier lives.Forbes magazine rated him the #5 social media influencer in the world in his area of expertise. Since 1997, Gihan has helped clients throughout Australia, as well as in New Zealand, South Africa, the United Kingdom, Singapore, the USA and Canada.He is a Gold Level author for the International Institute of Managers and Directors.Gihan has also been at the leading edge of presentation technology and onlinelearning. He writes and presents for Citrix Global, a leading provider of online collaboration technology. [/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]Gihanhelps companies to develop and facilitate strategies for positive change management, growth and sustainable success.Based on his experience on digital disruption and global reach, he shares his vision of the future trends to help audiences navigate the hyper-competitive world.
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[expand title=”How he presents”]Gihanis a thought provoking, and energetic speaker who projects dynamism and, using plain language he cuts through complex technical issues, new innovations and business concepts. Giahn steps into his many audiences around the world to motivate and personally inspire them.[/expand]

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Authority on Refugees & Human Migration

Alexander Betts is Leopold Muller Professor of Forced Migration and International Affairs and a Fellow of Green-Templeton College at the University of Oxford, where he was previously the Hedley Bull Research Fellow in International Relations. Alexander has been listed on the 2017 Thinkers50 Radar list.

“Top emerging business influencer.”
Thinkers 50

[expand title=”In detail”] Alexander has worked for UNHCR and as a consultant to the Council of Europe, UNDP, UNICEF, IOM, and the Commonwealth Secretariat, and his work has been funded by, amongst others, the MacArthur Foundation, the Leverhulme Trust, and the Economic and Social Research Council. He has also served on the Executive Committee of the International Association for the Study of Forced Migration (IASFM) and has held teaching and research positions at UniversiteLibre de Bruxelles, the University of Texas at Austin, and Stanford University.He received his MPhil (in Development Studies, with Distinction) and DPhil (in International Relations) from the University of Oxford.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]Alexander’s research focuses on the international politics of asylum, migration and humanitarianism with a geographical focus on Sub-Saharan Africa. Refugees are routinely portrayed as a burden. Alexander Betts explores ways societies might empower refugees rather than pushing them to the margins and provides actionable solutions proven to benefit refugees as well as host countries and businesses.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]Alexander Betts informs and advises audiences at prestigious conferences around the globe with his well-researched and detailed presentations.[/expand]

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Gary Neville is a former Manchester United and England footballer who has recently become one of the most incisive TV football pundits. He has spent his entire playing career at Old Trafford, making him a rare one-club man. Since retiring from football at the end of the 2010-11 season, he has gone into punditry and is a commentator for Sky Sports. He is now chief motivational speaker for the England rugby team.

“I try to be different by thinking on my own and not filling my head with what other people have said”

[expand title=”In detail”] In 2009, he was awarded an honorary degree from the University of Bolton for his outstanding contributions to football. In 2010 it was reported that Neville has applied for planning permission to build an eco-friendly home, which would be the first zero-carbon house in northwest England. His testimonial game was reported to be the most eco-friendly game in English football history.
He made his international debut in 1995 and was first-choice right-back for club and country for more than ten years. At the time of his retirement he was United’s second longest serving player in the squad.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]What really makes him a breath of fresh air is his availability to provide expert insight into what a player might be thinking. He uses his expertise and insight to motivate, stimulate and inspire his audiences.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]He is a relaxed, thoughtful and engaging speaker. He captivates his audiences with his energy and enthusiasm.[/expand]

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Performance Coach

Alex MacPhail is a highly successful corporate coach who has presented to audiences of up to 5,000 all over the world. A former broker in the City of London, Alex now works exclusively as a coach to major corporations around the globe.

Attitudinal, behavioural training

[expand title=”In detail”] Alex specialises in providing clients with the necessary tools for personal and corporate development, his deep and valuable insights empowering audiences world-wide.For Alex, financial success came early in his career first as a city broker and then through his own direct sales business which yielded an annual turnover in excess of £10 million. Although the financial rewards were high, Alex soon felt that the personal rewards were not as satisfying as he had anticipated.In search of something more fulfilling, Alex discovered the need for quality attitudinal coaching within the commercial sector. Working closely with many of the world’s leading business authorities, he helped to establish his own corporate coaching company.
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[expand title=”What he offers you”]Alex MacPhail is a passionate and compelling motivational speaker. His great expertise is empowering large audiences to master their motivation – allowing them to achieve their full potential, both on the day of the conference and long into the future.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]Alex truly ‘walks his talk’, presenting in an engaging, enthusiastic and charismatic manner, Alex has gained a reputation as a phenomenal presenter. He is a highly interactive speaker, keen to encourage and indeed, empower his audiences to break through to peak performance. [/expand]

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