The Leading Speakers Bureau

Founder of Deal Architect

Vinnie Mirchandani is President of Deal Architect, Inc, a technology advisory firm that helps clients take advantage of disruptive trends like cloud computing and business process outsourcing (BPO) before they go mainstream. The Black Book of Outsourcing has recognized his firm as one of the top boutique advisory firms. He is known by many as “The King of Wow” for his keen eye for technology-enabled innovation, prior to found Deal Architect.

“A thought leader on trends in software, outsourcing and offshoring”

[expand title=”In detail”] Vinnie spent his early career at Price Waterhouse (now a division of IBM), first as an accountant, then as a technology consultant. He worked at Gartner where he evaluated and negotiated over $10 billion in technology contracts. He has been quoted in most major technology and business publications, and has presented at a wide range of industry events. In addition to technology circles, he is an active participant in finance/accounting, human resources and sourcing / procurement communities and focuses on benchmarks and best practices to improve business processes in these areas.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]Vinnie provides audiences the essential building blocks that a company needs to go from 0 to 60 on the innovation gauge by emulating the secrets of the technology elite. He challenges clients to rethink traditional notions of value, with enormous implications for the CFO, the corporation, investors and stakeholders. [/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]Vinnie’s tailored presentations are always well received. His messages are concise and informative, delivered in his personal yet highly professional style. [/expand]

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Author, Data Journalist & Information Designer

David McCandless is a highly successful author, data-journalist and information designer. His design work has appeared in over 40 publications internationally including The Guardian, Wired and Die Zeit. Recently he has championed the use of infographics and data visualisations to explore new directions for journalism and design and to discover new stories in the seas of data swamping and surrounding us.

“Good design is the best way to navigate information glut — and it may just change the way we see the world.”

[expand title=”In detail”] He started his career aged 15 writing for cult video games magazines Your Sinclair, Zero and PC Zone. In 2000, he was the editor and writer of seethru.co.uk, the interactive half of the BBC2/World Productions drama series, Attachments. The Guardian called it the “best British webzine”. It was one of the first websites to feature something called a ‘blog’. His blog and book Information is Beautiful are dedicated to visualising ideas, issues, knowledge and data – all with the minimum of text. [/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]David explains how in an age of high-speed living and information overload, visualised information has incredible potential to help us quickly understand, navigate and find meaning in a complex world. Describing himself as a “data detective”, his work these merges data, concepts, visual design and story-telling.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]With his ability of presenting the most complex issues in an easily digestible format and making them entertaining as well as meaningful, David McCandless is an extremely popular keynote speaker.[/expand]

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IT Entrepreneur, Investor & Inventor

Samir Arora is an American entrepreneur, inventor and investor. He is best known as a veteran of Apple Computer, Inc. from 1983 to 1992; the founder, CEO and Chairman of Mode Media (formerly Glam Media), and General Partner of the venture firm Information Capital L.L.C. He founded and was the CEO and Chairman of the web design company NetObjects, Inc. that he later sold to IBM.

“A successful Silicon Valley entrepreneur”

[expand title=”In detail”] Samir Arora was born in New Delhi, India, as the eldest son of a wealthy Indian family and moved to New York in his teens. Samir studied electrical and electronic engineering at Birla Institute of Technology and Science and later took the executive management program at INSEAD Business School in France, and the executive education program at Harvard Business School and gained a diploma in sales and marketing from the London Business School.Arora is listed as one of the 100 Internet Pioneers for his work in Information Navigation at Apple Computer, Inc. in 1986 and as the 21 people that shaped the World Wide Web at the 1st Web Innovators Awards by CNET.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]Samir offers organisations valuable insights based on his comprehensive research. In his presentations he focuses on showing companies how to create value through innovation and how the use of new technologies can stimulate growth and business development.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]Samir adapts his presentations to the need of each client, delivering high added value as a speaker and advisor. His unique insights into the future of business and technology make Samir a popular choice at events all over the world.[/expand]

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Visionary &Digital Disruptor

Ash Pal is a world expert and thought-leader on digital disruption and the role of digital transformation to leadership. He advises corporations on how to see the digital future and what to do next and focuses on best and emerging thinking for leaders tackling digital disruption – not only the tried and tested but the new and differentiating. Ash has also been involved in some of the world’s largest digital projects including Expo 2020 and Dubai’s aspiration to be the Smartest City and Singapore’s Smart Nation initiative.

“World Expert in Digital Change and Transformation for companies and cities”

[expand title=”In detail”] Ash has delivered big changes at a city, company and individual level. He is a Fellow of the British Computer Society and has advised digital leaders and Chief Information Officers in the world’s largest and most economically important companies. Ash started in genetics and biotech, but turned into an IT leader because the industry moved faster. He is passionate about business and now works with leadership teams on the challenges of digital – individually, for companies and for cities.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]A practical visionary with a background invarious different industry sectors such as banking, retail, pharmaceutical, automotive, manufacturing, public sector,Ashdemonstrates how businesses can fully benefit from the impact of the forthcoming digital revolution which he believes to be the new industrial revolution. [/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]Ash Pal is a highly engaging and provocative speaker who has presented and facilitated in board rooms around the world, at conferences, universities, on ships and at training academies.[/expand]

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Pioneer in Digital and Mobile Banking, Founder & CEO Atom Bank

Anthony Thomson is an entrepreneur and leading expert in digital and mobile banking. He is the Founder and Chairman of Atom Bank which he will launch in the second half of 2015. Atom is the first real alternative to the High Street banks and is the first retail and business full service bank delivered via an app. Anthony has been included in Marketing Magazine’s Power and Influence Top 100 and named by the Evening Standard as one of the 1000 most influential Londoners and one of the 60 most influential in the City.

“A pioneer and authority in digital financial services”

[expand title=”In detail”] Anthony is Chairman of the Financial Services Forum, a independent membership organisation for senior executives with an interest in financial services marketing effectiveness, he is also Chairman of the National Skills Academy for Financial Services and NED of agility, a company providing banking software as a service. He was Founder of Metro bank and served as the first Chairman from 2009 until 2012. From 2001 to 2014 he served as visiting professor to London Metropolitan University Business School. [/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]As a highly successful business leader and entrepreneur, Anthony speaks from experience and shares his insights of setting up and growing businesses, the values and qualities needed to be an entrepreneur and how marketing can transform a business. [/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]Challenging and authoritative, Anthony is a memorable speaker with a wealth of practical tips to share. He is also an inspirational and highly regarded speaker.[/expand]

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Business Networking Strategist

Andy Lopata is a business networking strategist who works with companies on how to use networking tools to develop their businesses. Networking is not just about sales. Whether for lead generation, breaking down silos internally, recruitment and retention of top staff or developing future leaders, networks and collaboration have a key role to play. He has a regular blog in The Huffington Post and has been quoted in national press, including The Sunday Times, The Financial Times and The Guardian.

“A master of networking” The Independent

[expand title=”In detail”] For eight years, Andy was Managing Director of one of the UK’s leading referral-focused networking groups with over 2,000 member companies. Since then, he has worked with companies from one-man bands to global names such as NatWest Bank, Merrill Lynch and Mastercard to help them realise the full potential from their networking. He is a Fellow and a former Vice-President of the Professional Speaking Association (PSA) and a Fellow of the Institute of Sales and Marketing Management (ISMM) and the Learning and Performance Institute (LPI).[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]Andy believes that networking is a vital tool in business from sales generation to career development. By knowing why you are networking and what you want to achieve, it is possible to plan accordingly and get great, measurable results. In his presentations, heexplains how to recognise that role and put the strategy and skills in place to leverage it.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]Andy’s unique approach and style of speaking will keep you informed and engaged throughout. You will come away with a wealth of information and ideas on which to build, which continued support if needed. [/expand]

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Founder of Bunchball & Father of Gamification

Rajat Paharia is a New York Times bestselling author and is widely recognised as the father of gamification. He created the gamification industry in 2007 as the founder and Chief Product Officer at Bunchball, the company that launched both the social gaming and gamification industries. The company has been recognized as an industry leader and innovator by Fast Company, TechCrunch, MSNBC, Forbes and many others.

“Rajat is a pioneer and successful practitioner of the arts and sciences of gamification”

[expand title=”In detail”] Before funding Bunchball, Rajat was an Interaction Designer and then Practice Lead at world renowned innovation and design firm IDEO where he did everything from human factors, interaction design and software prototyping to organisational change and innovation training. Rajat earned a master’s degree in Computer Science with a focus on Human Interaction from Stanford and a bachelor’s degree from Berkeley. He is the author of the New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller ‘Loyalty 3.0’.
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[expand title=”What he offers you”]With years of experience as an engineer, designer and start-up executive, Rajat has parlayed his unique understanding of technology and design, along with his natural ability to recognise patterns, into the creation of a company whose marked defining solutions have helped engage customers and motivate employees of companies around the globe.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]A sought after speaker with an innate ability to simplify and clearly articulate complex ideas and concepts, Rajat captivates any audience in seconds. [/expand]

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Founder and CEO Webmart

Simon Biltcliffe is the founder and MD of leading print services company Webmart. The keys to Webmart’s business model success are the award-winning software that Simon developed, his passion for business and a rage against social injustice. Webmart’s turnover now exceeds £30 million a year and is shared among his team and with the less fortunate through The Webmart Charitable Trust. In addition, in 2015 he joined Printelligence Network as Executive Chairman.

“An unconventional business creator”

[expand title=”In detail”] Simon’s philosophy is somewhat unconventional. He puts the company success down to recruiting the very best people in their fields believing in the more you give, the more you get back. Each employee receives as much training, mentoring and support as he or she wants or needs. In addition, Webmart have set up a business school in Ethiopia. Simon is also Chairman of History Today magazine, he is business Advisor at Barnsley Economic Partnership and sits on the advisory board at Oxford Brookes University. [/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]A winner of the UK Institute of Directors Director of the Year award, Simon is acknowledged as an outstanding business creator and thought-provoking imparter of commercial wisdom. He advises decision makers on what makes a successful business.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]His intuition and unconventional thinking have made Simon Biltcliffe one of the UK’s most successful business men and one of the most sought after business speakers.[/expand]

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Digital & Industry 4.0 Expert

Wolfgang Dorst is Head of Department “Industrie 4.0” at BITKOM, Germany’s leading digital association which represents over 2000 companies in the digital economy including 300 start-ups and almost all global players. With over 30 years experience in IT and the communication sector, Wolfgang is a leading advisor to global decision makers from a wide range of businesses.

“Leading expert on digital and Industry 4.0”

[expand title=”In detail”] He is co-founder of the German Engineering Federation, a previous initiative to BITKOM. For more than 10 years Wolfgang was a member of the Industry 4.0 Research Group of the German Government where he was responsible for the market development of strategic projects within the ICT industry. Most recently he led projects of technological and political regulations and coordinated activities in the energy and the public sector with a long-term focus on healthcare. In addition, Wolfgang held leadership positions at Oracle, Sun Microsystems, Cisco and was fundamental at IT-Summits organised by the German Government.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]In his presentations Wolfgang Dorst analyses IT related issues and how digital affects people, business and public life. He gives useful insights into the digital marketplace which is of immense interest for decision makers from all fields.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]An eloquent speaker and highly respected expert, Wolfgang Dorst provides eye-opening knowledge which makes him a sought after commentator at national and international conferences.[/expand]

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Future of Marketing Expert, Former Head of Digital Marketing Microsoft

Allister Frost is the founder of Wild Orange Media where he helps businesses adapt to our rapidly changing world. He is a specialist in emerging and future online marketing techniques and works across many industries helping marketers stay abreast of technological advances to develop future-ready capabilities. From 2003 to 2012, before founding Wild Orange Media, Allister was Head of Digital Marketing Strategy at Microsoft where he set the strategic direction for future marketing for the company in the world and gave fresh impetus to brands including Xbox and Windows.

“A leading global expert on the future of marketing”

[expand title=”In detail”] A Chartered Marketer, Allister regularly coaches and trains organisations around the world. During his more than two decades of career, he has managed well-loved brands including Andrex, Huggies and Kleenex and delivered global launch campaigns for Windows and “I’M A PC”. In addition, he is the founder of Internet Safety School, a community initiative designed to help parents understand the digital world better so they can help keep their children safe online. Allister is also an active blogger. [/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]Allister helps companies improve marketing results by leveraging emerging channels and technologies to inspire profitable customer action. As a respected industry thought-leader, he also comments on the changing communications landscape and explains how organisations must ready themselves for the post-broadcast, pay-to-play era by seeking out commercial opportunities in our digitally connected world.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]His successful career and his high energy presentations make Allister Frost a sought after keynote speaker an industry commentator.[/expand]

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