Highlights of 2023 at The Closer Speakers' Consultancy Ltd

2023 Has been a year of consolidation for The Closer Speakers’ Consultancy, building and promoting the brand, positioning the bureau as an added value, trusted and industry leading provider.? It’s also been a year of investment, the launch of the new and improved website: https://thecloser.consulting and the expansion of the roster of speakers available.

From The Cayman Islands, to Dublin, Bucharest to Miami and in between The Closer Speakers’ Consultancy is a truly international agency, connecting people and starting conversations.

Highlights of the speaking calendar for the Closer Speakers’ Consultancy in 2023.

Andrew Bryant, CSP : Gave a presentation on leadership and self-leadership to Westfalia Fruit International in Lisbon.

Founder of Self Leadership International and past President of the Professional Speakers Association of Spain, an esteemed authority on self-leadership and achieving rapid results without sacrificing humanity.

April Callis-Birchmeier PMP?, CCMP?, CSP : Delivered a presentation on Change & Digitization to an audience of Life sciences professionals?from a Validation, Quality, and engineering background for KNEAT SOLUTIONS at Validate in Miami.

April is an internationally known organizational change management expert who has implemented transformational change for clients including the State of Michigan, AAA, and Whirlpool. April ?

Elin Hauge an AI visionary, insists that AI should be a paramount concern for every leader. With over two decades of experience bridging business and data-driven technologies, she seamlessly connects business strategy and AI application. Her approach is refreshingly down-to-earth, shedding light on the possibilities and responsibilities surrounding AI.

Amongst many she has spoken to:

Kneat Solutions - VALIDATE EU 2023 – Dublin

SLOVAK INVEST AGENCY - SlovakiaTech 2023 - Kosice, Slovakia

TALLINN STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT OFFICE - Smart Cites Convention - Tallinn GreenTech Week

UBS Switzerland AG - Family Office Forum - Luxembourg

üLEMISTE CITY FUTURE FORUM 2023 - Tallinn

LBMA (London Bullion Market Association) - Global Precious Metals Conference?Barcelona 2023

Telia Digital Hub 2023 - Tallinn?

Jamil Qureshi : Presented a keynote on high performing teams to Gattaca PLC in London.

A renowned performance-enhancing psychology practitioner, who has worked with top sports teams like the England cricket team and European Ryder Cup team, and delivered management programs for corporations including Coca-Cola and Hewlett Packard.

JENNY FLEISS: Presented a virtual session entitled “How We Scaled Rent the Runway: 5 "Unicorn" Strategies You Need to Know” to the MANYCHAT - IG Summit 2023.

Jenny is best known for being the co-founder and head of business development at Rent the Runway, a business that has transformed the fashion industry by allowing customers to rent designer clothing and accessories.

KAREN BLACKETT OBE: Spoke to the AEO Forums in London.

UK Country Manager for WPP and GroupM UK CEO, Karen is an avid champion of diversity and has been consistently delivering business growth and success during her 20+ year career in media.

Kate O'Neill : Talked about her time as one of the first 100 employees at Netflix,? where she created the first content management role and helped ?implement innovative dynamic e-commerce practices that became industry standard to COCKROACH. LABS at Roachfest 2023 in NYC.

Kate is widely known as “the Tech Humanist.” A digital innovator for over 25 years, she is founder of KO Insights, a strategic advisory firm committed to improving human experience at scale, even — and especially — in data-driven, algorithmically optimized, and AI-led interactions.

Monica Verma : leading spokesperson for cybersecurity, digitalization, cloud computing, and innovation, bridging the security and talent gap, and helping stakeholders apply information security to support their business and societal goals.

Amongst others she spoke for:

FTS Ltd. CYDEC 2023 – Grand Cayman – Cayman Islands

ESET UK – Virtual Event

PENTERA SECURITY UK LTD – Virtual Event

RICHARD AYOADE: Hosted the 30th Anniversary AEO Excellence Awards – Grosvenor House – London

A multi-award-winning comedian, actor, writer, director and television presenter. Richard is best known for his role in the Channel 4 sitcom The IT Crowd, for which he won the 2014 BAFTA for Best Male Comedy Performance, and fronting nine series of the popular Channel 4 programme Travel Man.

Peter Cross : Delivered a presentation on Personalisation, particularly product/experience to FESPA - Personalisation Experience Conference 2023 - Munich.

A consumer expert, retail consultant, change maker, communicator, speaker & host. With years of experience as John Lewis’ customer experience director and Mary Portas’ business partner, he offers practical insights on deepening relationships with both consumers and employees through brand purpose and authentic human connection.

Ricardo Cabete ,?highly sought after and interactive keynote speaker, booked time and time again to share his expertise on emotional intelligence. Travelling the world, Ricardo imparts his wisdom on how business leaders can use communication to create emotional connections with their employees, in turn increasing employee engagement, productivity and workplace satisfaction.?

Clients in 2023 included:

ST Microelectronics – Monaco

MSI EMEA Regional Conference 2023 - Bucharest

PPG Tikkurila Strategy Days?– Warsaw

Corilus NV – Stategy Day – Durbuy, Belgium

Scott D McArthur ?? Presented “The Paradox of Progress” to NAUTA CAPITAL’S Investors Day in Barcelona.

The Consulting Futurist: A fusion of scientist, poet, HR expert, and writer, Scott has pioneered transformation with 200+ global giants. His keynotes on the “Perennial Mindset,” “Future Literacy,” and “The Power of Anticipation” provide actionable insights, arming audiences for a shifting work landscape impacted by AI, biotech and other disruptive forces.?

Tim Reid : Delivered a 2hr workshop on creativity to 150 of the European HR team at ADOBE SYSTEMS in London.

A luminary in the realm of creativity and innovation, is best known for co-creating the BAFTA-winning BBC One sitcom, Car Share, and Dave’s Meet The Richardsons. He’s not just a comedy writer; he’s a passionate advocate for inspiring creativity on a grand scale. ?

ZOE LYON’S Host of BBC2's Lightning and Live at the Apollo, and guest co-host of Sunday Morning Live (BBC1) and The Frank Skinner radio show (Absolute Radio). A regular on Have I Got News for You (BBC1), QI (BBC2), and Mock the Week (BBC2). Hosted and presented the AEO People’s Awards in London?

Thanks to all the speakers and client’s we have worked with in 2023 and we look forward to growing and working with you in 2024.

The 2024 Calendar is starting to fill up. Let’s start a conversation and connect people.