The Leading Speakers Bureau

Founder of dm-drugstores, Entrepreneur of the Year 2008

Götz Werner is one of the most outstanding managers in the German retail industry. He is founder, shareholder and board member of the dm-drugstore and was the CEO for 35 years. The company has shops in 11 European countries and the company philosophy has a holistic approach. He is considered a humanist and an anthroposophist and was named “Waldorf-Discounter” by Manager Magazine.

“One of Europe’s most successful holistic entrepreneurs”

[expand title=”In detail”] From 2003 to 2010 Mr. Werner headed the Interdisciplinary Institute for Entrepreneurship at the University of Karlsruhe. He also founded the “Unternimm die Zukunft” Initiative and is a board member of GLS Bank. In 2010 he donated his shares to a charity organisation. In 2004 Mr. Werner received the Innovation Award for Education, in 2005 he received the Manager Award from the German Association of Entrepreneurs (BDU) and Ernst & Young named him Entrepreneur of the Year 2008. The same year Mr. Werner received the German Federal Cross of Merit and received the German Trade Award in 2010.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]In his presentations Götz Werner explains the importance of sustainability as part of the business culture. He also describes his concepts for the future in which the person is the key for success. He thinks that business, the environment and social issues have to go hand in hand to ensure a sustainable and successful future.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]His success and charisma make Götz Werner a highly sought after speaker at national and international conferences.[/expand]
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Founder of the OBI DIY-Stores

Manfred Maus is the founder of the OBI DIY Stores in Germany. He was Chief Executive until 2000 and Chairman of the Supervisory Board, a position he held until 2004. Under his leadership the company became one of the world’s largest DIY retailers. Mr. Maus is considered a pioneer in the introduction of franchise systems, unknown in Germany to that date. Since 2006 he is Member of the Business Advisory Board of the Luxemburg based biotech company Diagenics.

“One of Germany’s Business Visionaries”

[expand title=”In detail”] Mandred Maus received the “Goldenen Zuckerhut” award in 1997 as a Manager with Vision and was named “Eco-Manager” in 1998. His innovative business ideas gained him the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany and the HDE Lifetime Award. He co-founded the German and European Franchise Association and served as its President. Mr. Maus is a business advisor to several national and international organisations.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]In his presentations Manfred Maus discusses the basis of self-organization and shows how to define the structure for a successful business philosophy. He particularly underlines the importance of ethical leadership as one of the keys for success.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]His enlightening presentations make Manfred Maus a sought after speaker at national and international conferences.[/expand]
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CEO and Owner of Hipp

Claus Hipp is the CEO and owner of the largest organic baby food manufacturer, Hipp. He pioneered the market for more than 50 years and converted the family business into one of the first organic food producers in Europe with more than 2,000 employees. Under his leadership HiPP baby foods not only grew into one of the most popular brands but also became a symbol of entrepreneurial operations in line with ecological, economic and social sustainability.

“Claus Hipp is a true business visionary”

[expand title=”In detail”] In addition to his business activities, Claus Hipp was President of the Chamber of Industry and Commerce for Munich from 1998 to 2004 and is now its Honorary President. He is Honorary President of the German-Russian Chamber of Commerce in Moscow, Honorary Consul of Georgia for Bavaria and Baden-Wuerttemberg and since 2008 President of the German Business Association in Georgia. Mr. Hipp teaches as a professor at several universities. In 1995 he received the German Federal Cross of Merit, 1. Class. [/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]Drawing upon his wealth of experience as a CEO and business owner Claus Hipp explains to audiences around the world the role that business ethics played in transforming Hipp from a family business to a multinational organization. He shows how it is possible to grow a profitable business and still be ethically and socially responsible by integrating revolutionary environmental management systems with traditional business models.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]His outstanding business career and enlightening presentations make Claus Hipp a sought after speaker at national and international conferences.[/expand]
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Former President and CEO of the Scandinavian Airlines Group

Jan Carlzon is a leading authority on achieving excellence through Customer Service. He rapidly turned SAS into a money-maker and customer favourite when he took the helm in 1981 putting the customer first. He was also a pioneer with his radical views on free competition within the European Airline industry.

“Problems are solved on the spot, as soon as they arise.”
Jan Carlzon

[expand title=”In detail”] Jan joined Vingresor, one of Europe’s largest tour operators, in 1967 becoming President of the company in 1974. After taking the reins at the loss making Swedish domestic airline, Linjeflyg, in 1978 he returned the company to profit before moving to SAS as President and CEO in 1981. He left SAS in 1993 to become Chairman, CEO and part-owner of Transpool AB, an integrated leisure, travel and airline company. He is also co-founder of a customer-driven telecommunications company – NETnet – which has successfully been introduced throughout Europe. Through Ledstiernan AB, where he is the Chairman and senior partner, he is directly or indirectly involved in more than a dozen new ventures within the IT sector. Jan Carlzon is furthermore part-owner and Chairman of Karl Stockman AB.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]A market oriented innovator, he uses his considerable experience as a corporate leader to educate decision makers from all fields concerned about customer service. He explains how he turned around three companies by giving top priority to customer needs. He demonstrates about the importance of strategic leadership, leadership development and service management in customer-driven organisations.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]Jan Carlzon frequently speaks at leading conferences around the globe and he is highly sought-after by corporations eager to benefit from his expertise in improving company performance through better customer relations.[/expand]
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Music Industry Entrepreneur, MD of Leighton-Pope Organisation

Carl Leighton-Pope has carved a successful business career as an entrepreneur in the dynamic yet demanding worlds of music and entertainment. From the early 70s through to the present, Leighton-Pope has always been at the forefront of the music business and at various times has been agent for many leading performers. Currently agent for Bryan Adams and Michael Bublé as well as Crusty Demons, a fully choreographed freestyle motocross show, and the Harlem Globetrotters, Carl has also enjoyed success touring Van Morrison and Bonnie Tyler.

“It’s not about the money; it’s about being at the event, being at the show”

[expand title=”In detail”] Carl Leighton-Pope’s early years in the music industry started with the NEMS agency where he signed many of the leading groups that were popular in the 70s. In the 1980s, Carl’s entrepreneurial ambitions were revealed and he founded a management company and a record company finding business and financial success through working with many famous names.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]The recent years have seen many changes in the music business and few people understand the effects of those changes better than Carl Leighton-Pope. As a successful businessman, entrepreneur and multi-millionaire, Carl Leighton-Pope delivers invaluable advice on how to build a business, how to sustain success and the pitfalls to be aware of.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]As a speaker, Leighton-Pope is a natural communicator. Connecting immediately with the audience, his speeches are punchy, full of anecdotes, thought-provoking and delivered in a style that is direct yet full of 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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Co Director of Centre for Altitude, Space and Extreme Environment Medicine, Broadcaster

Kevin Fong is a doctor of medicine with a special interest in human space exploration and extreme environment physiology. He currently works as a consultant anaesthetist at University College London Hospital, is founder and associate director of the Centre for Altitude, Space and Extreme Environment Medicine and a broadcaster. He is best known for his television appearances. He is currently hosting Channel 4’s Extreme A&E.

“Dr. Kevin Fong has rapidly become the face of Science on television”

[expand title=”In detail”] Dr. Kevin Fong holds degrees in medicine, astrophysics and engineering and is an honorary senior lecturer in physiology at University College London. He has completed specialist training in anaesthesia and intensive care medicine, has worked with NASA’s Human Adaptation and Countermeasures Office at Johnson Space Centre in Houston and the Medical Operations Group at Kennedy Space Centre in Cape Canaveral. He was awarded by the UK’s National Endowment for Science Technology and the Arts (NESTA) which allowed him to continue his work with NASA.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]Kevin is an innovative corporate speaker and he writes a regular column for the Times Higher Education magazine. He shares with his audiences the importance of the growing role in space exploration, including science in education and the prospect of manned spaceflight.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]Kevin is a considerable asset to any event as an eloquent and engaging speaker. With his professional and friendly style he distills scientific processes, theories, and issues into language that worldwide audiences can easily understand.[/expand]
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Journalist and CNN International Anchor

Richard Quest is CNN’s foremost international business correspondent and presenter of Quest Means Business; the definitive word on how we earn and spend our money. He is one of the most instantly recognisable members of the CNN team. He is also CNN’s established airline and aviation correspondent and currently presents the monthly CNN Business Traveller show. As a business travel specialist, he has become a voice of authority on subjects like the launch of the Airbus A380.

“The big story of the day is always going to be driven by what’s happened, and by the facts and the events”

[expand title=”In detail”] Prior to joining CNN he worked at the BBC, where he was the North America’s business correspondent, based on Wall Street for 12 years. He was also an occasional presenter on the BBC’s early morning Business Breakfast programme. He joined CNN in 2001 for the launch of Business International. Since this time he has covered a variety of different events for CNN, amongst others an analysis of the U.S. elections as American Quest and the start of the circulation of euro banknotes and coins on 1 January 2002 and the last official commercial flight of Concorde.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]An experienced speaker at international events Richard shares his learnings and insights to help others to grow business and also innovation.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]Richard’s dynamic and distinctive style has made him a unique figure in the field of business broadcasting.[/expand]
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Founder of Mulberry, Businessman & Entrepreneur

Roger Saul is best known for creating and growing the designer label Mulberry which became synonymous during the 70’s with ‘Le Style Anglais’. Roger set up Mulberry in 1971 with a 21st birthday gift of £500 from his parents. In 1980 Mulberry won the Queens Award for Export with over 60% of sales going to the USA. Mulberry became one of the leading British Young Designer Brands and Roger Saul was appointed chairman of the London Designer Collections.

“A renowned entrepreneur”

[expand title=”In detail”] Roger is also the founder and owner of Sharpham Park; a 1,000 year old ancient deer park turned organic food farm offering sustainably farmed, healthy and natural food. The working estate, based on its original mixed economy status, now produces organic walnuts and organic beef from White Park Cattle; Manx Loghtan and Hebridean sheep as well as Red deer.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]Roger’s fascinating business life is an enthralling subject, which he talks about with great enthusiasm to regale and captivate any audience.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]An outstanding storyteller, Roger’s speeches are a combination of raconteur timing and invaluable business insight which make him a highly sought after speaker.[/expand]
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