The Leading Speakers Bureau

Former Formula 1 World Champion

Damon Hill is a British former racing driver from England. He was the 1996 Formula One World Champion and is the son of the late double Formula One world champion Graham Hill, and is the only son of a world champion to win the title. He retired from the sport at the end of the 1999 season, after 122 race starts. In 2006, Damon Hill became president of the British Racing Drivers’ Club, succeeding Jackie Stewart.

“A living F1 legend”

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Former Director of Communications & Strategy for Tony Blair

Alastair Campbell is a writer, communicator and strategist best known for his role as former British Prime Minister Tony Blair’s spokesman, press secretary and director of communications and strategy. Still active in Labour politics, he now splits his time between writing, speaking, charitable fundraising, politics and campaigns.

“Controversial, thought-provoking and highly entertaining.”

[expand title=”In detail”] After writing for Forum magazine Alastair joined the Mirror Group, where he became the Mirror’s chief political economist. He then worked as news editor for the Today newspaper. When Tony Blair became leader of the Labour Party he asked alastair to became his press secretary. For three years, he played a key role helping to create New Labour and return the Party to power. After the 1997 election he became the Prime Minister’s Chief Press Secretary and Official Spokesman during Labour’s first term. After helping New Labour win a second landslide election victory, he became Director of Communications and Strategy until 2003.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]Drawing on his experience of ten years alongside Tony Blair, and his considerable understanding of the modern media, he specialises in strategy, making change, dealing with the media and crisis management – often at the same time.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]He is an engaging and innovative speaker able to apply his insights and experience to the work of others with wit and passion.[/expand]
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Humanitarian, Super-model, Actress, Entrepreneur

Elle MacPherson is one of the most recognizable super models in the world. Perhaps best known for her record of six covers of Sport’s Illustrated’s highly anticipated Annual Swimsuit issue. Time magazine ran a cover story on her career entitled The Big Elle in 1986. In addition to making her mark in the world of business, Elle is also a successful actress having starred in Sirens, Batman & Robin and The Edge and also guest starred in sitcom Friends. She enjoyed worldwide success with her own sell out calendars in 1992, 1993 and 1994 and the Your Personal Best The Body workout video that was voted the year’s best by Billboard magazine in 1995.

Throughout her 25 year career, Elle has been a prominent figure in fashion, film, television and business.

[expand title=”In detail”] Transcending the traditional career path of the super model, in 1989 Elle established her own company, Elle Macpherson Intimates in Australia. As Chairperson, she has piloted the company and today Elle Macpherson Intimates is considered one of the most highly recognizable fashion lingerie brands in all markets. More recently Elle was appointed on the Board of Directors of Hot Tuna Surf overseeing design, management and strategy. [/expand]

[expand title=”What she offers you”]Testament to her success are the various awards Elle has won including the Fig Leaves Entrepreneur of the Year Award (UK) 2005, Glamour magazine Style Icon Award (UK) 2006 and Elle magazine International Style Icon Award (Spain) 2006. Understandably, she is incredibly popular in her home country of Australia having been made the first living Australian entertainer to be put on a postage stamp in 1999.[/expand]

[expand title=”How she presents”]Elle is a mother of two and a hugely successful businesswoman who talks with charm, wit and ability on her incredible life story, business success and motivation.[/expand]
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French Film Director, Writer and Producer

Luc Besson is recognized worldwide as a film director, writer and producer. In recent years, he has written and produced numerous action movies, including the Taxi series, The Transporter series, and the Jet Li films Kiss of the Dragon and Unleashed/Danny the Dog. Besson was also in charge of the promotional movie which was presented to the IOC members for the bid of Paris for the 2012 Summer Olympics. In 1981 he formed his own production company called Les Films de Dauphins and in 2000 he founded Europacorp for producing and distributing international movies.

“He is an uplifting reminder that anything is possible when you set your sights high”

[expand title=”In detail”] After his military service, Besson travelled to Hollywood, where he worked as a studio hand. By the time he returned to France, the following year, he was determined to become a film maker. He worked as an assistant on a number of films, working with such directors as Patrick Grandperret, Claude Faraldo, Maurice Pialat and Régis Wargnier.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]Luc has spent his career breaking the mould and pushing boundaries. He is an uplifting reminder that anything is possible when you set your sights high. He talks openly about his inspirations and what drove him to become a film director.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]His motivational and inspirational presentations leave the audience feeling energised.[/expand]
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Former World No 1 Tennis champion and speaker

Boris Becker is one of the best recognized tennis personalities and most sought sports keynote speakers. He entranced tennis fans when in 1985, aged just seventeen, he became the youngest ever player to lift the famous shield at the All England Club. The German became a tennis legend, taking the Wimbledon title twice more. His career haul of 49 titles included two Australian Open crowns and one US Open success. 

Boris Becker now plays on the Senior ATP Tour and Billie Jean King’s World Team Tennis tour. He remains a hugely popular figure at Wimbledon and commentates there for the BBC each year.

“A sporting legend”

[expand title=”In detail”] Boris exploded onto the tennis scene in 1985, when he became the youngest male ever to win the Wimbledon singles championship. His victory was considered a fluke by some because none of the top seeds reached the final that year; he won a four-set over unheralded Kevin Curren to take the title. However, Boris proved it was no fluke by winning the championship again in 1986, this time beating Ivan Lendl. He reached the finals four years in a row, from 1988 through 1991, winning the final for a third time in 1989. He also won the U. S. Open in 1989 and the Australian Open in 1991 and 1996. He finished his career with 49 singles titles and 15 doubles titles.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]With a career in tennis spanning two decades, Boris entertains and inspires audiences as he draws up on his experiences as a top international tennis player and the lessons learned in dealing with an insatiable media.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]An affable and likable personality, Boris Becker is in great demand as a keynote speaker around the globe by audiences eager to hear his inspirational message. He is also booked for demonstration matches, managing to prove his class every time he goes on the tennis court. He is also part of our Most Popular keynote speakers list[/expand]
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Tennis Legend and Sport star speaker

Martina Navratilova is a former World No. 1 woman tennis player.  During the course of her career, Martina won 18 Grand Slam singles titles, 167 career singles titles and 175 doubles titles, more than any other man or woman today. She was ranked #1 in the world for an astonishing 331 weeks.

Today, Martina Navratilova remains an influential advocate for many causes including women’s issues, gay rights, children’s causes, animal welfare and the environment

“One of the most dominant figures in the history of womens tennis.”

[expand title=”In detail”] During her Golden Run (1981 – 1987), Martina held the #1 ranking for 156 consecutive weeks – winning 71 titles, 12 Grand Slam singles titles and 432 of 446 matches. Among her many awards and honours, Martina was named ‘The Female Athlete of the Decade’ by The National Sports Review, UPI and AP, the ‘Tour Player of the Year’ for a record-tying 7 times, the Women’s Sports Foundation’s ‘Sportswoman of the Year’ 3 times and the Associated Press’ ‘Female Athlete of the Year.’ She was also ranked #14 on Sports Illustrated’s ‘Top 40 Athletes’ list and was named in their 40th Year Anniversary issue (September 1994) for significantly enriching the world of athletics for the last four decades.  In 2000, she was deservingly inducted into the Tennis Hall of Fame[/expand]

[expand title=”What she offers you”]A legendary tennis player Martina Navratilova provides corporate audiences with highly motivating presentations. In addition to sharing her secrets on the keys to winning she demonstrates how anyone can achieve success through determination, talent and hard work. [/expand]

[expand title=”How she presents”]A relaxed and confident presenter Martina Navratilova is in great demand at conferences throughout the globe. She is also part of our Top Women keynote speakers. [/expand]
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