Business and Keynote Speakers

Co-founder of Innocent drinks which was successfully sold to Coca Cola. An inspirational speaker on encouraging creativity and building brands in a fireside chat format.

Richard Reed

When Marvin Rees OBE was elected Mayor of Bristol, he became the first person of African heritage to be elected Mayor of a major European city. He went on to trail blaze before stepping down after two-terms of outstanding public service

Marvin Rees OBE

Simon Reeve is an adventurer, author and television presenter who has travelled to more than 130 countries making multiple award-winning TV series for the BBC exploring and explaining the world.

Simon Reeve

John Reid served as an elected MP for over 23 years and served as a Government Minister for more than a decade under Blair in various posts. He really impressed by the way he handled a rowdy Hedge Fund Awards, and he had really done his home work; this former Marxist was congratulating the audience on how the Hedge Fund world works, and is an example for the financial system!

John Reid

Stef Reid is a multitalented coach and motivator; a British Paralympic long jumper and sprinter, a World Champion, four-time Paralympian, triple Paralympic medallist, and five-time world record holder.

Stefanie Reid MBE

Sharmadean is one of the UK's most bright millennial entrepreneurs at the moment. Bestselling authour and feminist, she founded WAH Nails as a side project whilst at university which went on to become an internationally successful concept nail salon. She went on to create Beautystack; a social network based beauty brand which exclusively connects beauty professionals to users.

Sharmadean Reid MBE

400m athlete who is a regular on A Question of Sport, They Think It's All Over. A powerful speaker.

Mark Richardson

He was CEO of Virgin Atlantic for 12 years, from 2001-2013. Steve joined the airline in 1989 and saw it grow from two 747s to a fleet of 40 long haul aircraft flying 6 million passengers a year. A leading voice in the aviation industry, he is a keynote speaker on business topics and an after dinner speaker with a wealth of anecdotes.

Steve Ridgway CBE

Originally criminal law barrister, who has ended up as a television personality. He came to prominence on the reality courtroom series Judge Rinder, but that’s way behind him now! He’s presented documentaries on the Holocaust, featured on Who Do you Think You Are? and recently undertook a Grand Tour with Rylan! Really engaging character, far removed from his tabloid Judge Rinder days, and genuinely engaging.

Robert Rinder

Nigel is one of today's leading performance enhancing, motivational and communication speakers. He is the only speaker in Europe to have been awarded Speaker of the Year by all major CEO groups including Vistage Academy for Chief Executives and YPO.

Nigel Risner

In her globally praised TEDx talk, best-selling author, entrepreneur and social media influencer, Mel Robbins introduced the world to the science-backed secret to change–The 5 Second Rule. Over 13 million views later, The 5 Second Rule has become an international best-selling book translated into 29 languages, the #1 Audiobook in the world and a life-changing global movement inspiring people to quit procrastinating, become more courageous, accomplish goals, and change for the better.

Mel Robbins

Sarah Roberts is an Animal Behaviourist and eco journalist who works alongside the world's experts at the frontline of nature and conservation.

Sarah Roberts

An expert on Money Laundering and international best-selling American author of 20 books. A frequent guest on television and radio talk shows on both sides of the Atlantic. Often lectures to companies, particularly financial, on risk and how to avoid unwittingly getting involved with money laundering.

Jeffrey Robinson

Jennifer Robinson is one of the world’s most respected human rights lawyers and advocates. In 2026, she was awarded the Sydney Peace Prize. 

Jennifer Robinson

Entrepreneur and former editor of Director Magazine and Real Business Magazine. Very experienced conference, seminar and awards host.

Stuart Rock