Recent additions to the roster April to July 2024

Discover the Power of Expertise at The Closer Speakers' Consultancy!

Unlock your potential with our expanded roster of world-class speakers and presenters at www.thecloser.consulting! Dive into topics from innovation and leadership to navigating future changes. With industry leaders sharing cutting-edge strategies, transformative insights, and actionable advice, you're positioned for unparalleled growth. Don’t miss out on the chance to learn directly from the best in the business. Join us and embrace the change toward a brighter, more innovative future.

Elliot Kay Transforming Talks into unforgettable experiences – Elliot Kay, a renowned expert in elite speaking techniques. Elliot, is an expert Speaker and Speaking Director for CEOs, Directors, and Leaders.

Michelle Howard is a prominent leadership and marketing expert recognized by the global ‘She Inspires’ foundation as an ‘Agent of Change.’ She captivates audiences with dynamic speaking engagements, addressing critical business challenges and emphasizing the role of people in brand and business success.

Ben Hanlin has been seen on TV shows all over The World such as, The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, Celebrity Juice and as a contestant on ITV’s Dancing on Ice (semi finalist). He first appeared on our screens as the star of his own ITV2 show, “Tricked” which saw him pulling magic pranks on celebrities and members of the public.

Mark Denton is a Leadership, Team, Resilience and Navigating Change Expert, and multi-award winning keynote speaker. As a professional sailor and Captain, he’s raced in many of the sport’s most grueling events. But it was the opportunity to lead an amateur team in the ‘world’s toughest’ around-the-world yacht race that was to be his making, an experience so rich that it’s Mark’s sole focus for his speeches.

Cris Beswick is recognised globally as a thought leader on innovation strategy, leadership and culture and a pioneer in the field of measuring corporate innovation maturity. He is the co-author of the book ‘Building a Culture of Innovation’, an Amazon bestseller, and voted one of the CMI’s top books on innovation in 2017.

Tammy Watchorn - The Original Change Ninja worked for years in the public sector trying to drive change and innovation and it was hard. There were so many battles, blockers and naysayers, all getting in the way of the change succeeding, creating unnecessary work and angst to the point it felt like it might be easier to just give up. And then, one day, it dawned on her that almost all of the challenges were other people’s response to change, irrelevant of what the change was.

Xenia Wickett brings clarity in complex and uncertain environments, helping leaders distinguish between what matters – the signal – and the noise. She has worked on both sides of the Atlantic in leadership roles in the US White House, Harvard University, Chatham House, and Equinor (the Norwegian energy giant).

Emin Can Turan serial entrepreneur and published Marketing Strategist with first-rate leadership background with various Fortune 500 companies. A solid 10+ years of experience across strategic fields of marketing. Previously at Google, Cisco and Walmart in product marketing, data insight and B2B pricing, driving performance by the millions.?

Ian Cooper (Former Visiting Professor) author of the best-selling books, the ‘Financial Times Guide To Business Development: How To Win Profitable Customers and Clients’, and ‘Just Ask’… will share his 40 years of experience, to inspire and guide to improve your conversational influence and rapport-building techniques.

Tony Fish visiting Fellow at Henley Business School for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, EIR at Bradford School of Management, teaches at London Business School and the London School of Economics in AI and Ethics and is an EC expert for Big Data.

William Higham a futurist and global authority on future business strategy, takes a practical approach to the future as an experienced marketer. Consequently, he inspires audiences while offering tangible advice they can apply immediately. His talks, therefore, excite audiences to face the future, armed with practical ways to handle tomorrow’s consumers and employees.

Dominic McGregor entrepreneur and mental health and sobriety advocate. Dominic is currently a Founding Partner of investment fund, Fearless Adventures and ex-COO of global marketing agency, Social Chain.

Matt Mueller best-selling author of The Mindful Innovator, a Columnist for Innovation Leader, a Mindfulness Instructor for Insight Timer, and a RETHINK Retail Top Retail Expert working with some of the world’s biggest brands.

Paul Kinkaid epitomises the essence of transformative leadership. With a distinguished career as a retired British Army Lieutenant Colonel, Paul has honed his expertise in leadership, strategy, and team dynamics over two decades of service. His philosophy, “great leadership comes from a position of care,” is a guiding principle that reflects his deep commitment to fostering authentic connections and empowering individuals to reach their full potential.

Paul Newton is a renowned keynote speaker who has transformed organizational workplace cultures in cybersecurity. Amidst a tech-heavy industry, Paul stands out for his entertaining and engaging sessions, inspiring audiences to take proactive steps in security.

Alex Atherton an experienced educator, executive coach and leadership team coach. He worked in education for 25 years, over half of which was spent as a secondary school headteacher in large inner-London comprehensives.

Mandy Hickson has over 30 years experience within aviation. She joined the Royal Air Force in 1994 and was a the first woman to fly the Tornado GR4 on the front line, where she operated in hostile environments, including patrolling the ‘No Fly’ zone over Iraq. Since leaving the RAF she retrained as a facilitator and coach in human factors.

Blaire Palmer is a leading authority on disrupting the future of leadership, dedicated to guiding organizations through a workplace reformation. With over two decades of experience coaching boards and senior leaders, she challenges conventional ideas about work and leadership.

Waseem Mirza is an award-winning British Tech Presenter and Reporter. He started working for BBC News as a TV Journalist while he was in his final year at the University of Lincoln. Before graduating he was hired by BBC World as their first TV Researcher for the BBC’s flagship technology brand: Click.

Christophe Jauquet is an internationally acclaimed writer, author, podcast host and keynote speaker, specialising in health, business and technology. He is a visionary who has been cited in Deloitte’s Global Life Sciences Outlook, spoken at the European Parliament and worked with global pharmaceutical companies such as Roche, Sanofi & GSK, and consumer brands like Unilever and Nestlé & Pepsi.

Roberto Forzoni 's odyssey in performance psychology reads like a journey through the pinnacles of athletic achievement. His fingerprints are evident in the success stories of eight Premier League teams, including his role as first-team coach to Brentford, Brighton, and Crystal Palace. The echoes of his impactful work reverberate within the confines of the football pitch, where he has sculpted players’ mental for3tude from West Ham United to Southampton. In boxing, Roberto’s work includes helping Derek Chisora’s campaign against Tyson Fury in the World Heavyweight Boxing Championship.

Futurist Jim Carroll is globally renowned as one of the top futurists and innovation experts. For over 30 years he has shared insights with over 2 million people worldwide. Jim specializes in crafting meticulously researched, industry-specific keynotes, leadership presentations, and senior management sessions.