Artistes Index

One of the leading voices on the Sky Sports Football commentary team covering the Premier League, EFL, Carabao Cup and WSL. He is also lead Commentator for ITV Football – working at all major tournaments as well as the FA Cup and The Lionesses.

Seb Hutchinson

Nicola Adams OBE is a recently retired double Olympic Gold Medallist, WBO World Champion and is officially Great Britain’s most successful female boxer of all time.

Nicola Adams OBE

Rebecca is GB's most successful female swimmer who followed up her double gold winning Beijing Olympics with a successful media career and created a truly remarkable legacy with UK SWIM! which encourages children to swim 25 metres before they leave primary school.

Rebecca Adlington OBE

Olympic gold medal winner, Ben Ainslie is the most successful competitive British sailor in history.He gained this title through being one of only three athletes to win medals in sailing at five different Olympic Games.

Ben Ainslie

Chemmy is a 4 x Winter Olympian, 7 x British National Overall Champion and the only British female skier to ever win a run in a World Cup. She has 44 gold medals!

Chemmy Alcott

Following Jo’s career as an internationally acclaimed athlete for Team GB and Adidas, during which time she held three British records, Jo hung up her running spikes and dove into the world of broadcasting. Now after years of broadcasting overseas, she returned home to London to connect her vast international broadcasting experience with her journalism experience. Great choice for red carpet hosting, panel discussions, awards, speeches and interviews at a variety of corporate sporting events.

Jo Ankier

For over a decade, Steve was one of Britain's most consistent and popular athletes and established himself as one of the all-time greats of his sport.

Steve Backley, OBE

Stephen describes himself as a proud northern, working class, gay man. He is also a comedian, presenter, actor and writer whose star is in the ascendancy

Stephen Bailey

Matt is a multi talented broadcaster whose career encompasses award winning shows on mainstream BBC TV, Channel 4, More4, Magic FM, Classic FM and BBC Radio 2; a consummate professional Matt is tailor made for the corporate market.

Matt Baker MBE

Sue's bubbly personality and professionalism made her the UK's leading female sports presenter before her retirement. Her Autobiography ‘Calling the Shots’ was published in 2022.

Sue Barker OBE

Olympic skier, TV presenter, adventurer and journalist, regarded as one of the finest downhill skiers the UK has ever produced. Five time Olympian, he was named Ski Champion of Britain eight times during his competitive career.

Graham Bell

Former athlete turned commentator and popular motivational speaker. Roger's most memorable victory was as part of the 4 X 400m relay team in the Tokyo World championships – for the first time ever, they reversed the order of the runners (instead of slowest first, they went for the fastest) and succeeded in beating the Americans who were completely thrown by it! Due to his 90s Athletic success, he went on to be a mainstay of broadcasting then.

Roger Black

Chris is a former English racing cyclist who won an individual pursuit gold medal at the 1992 Summer Olympics and broke the world hour record three times as well as wearing the yellow jersey on three separate occasions at the Tour de France. Possibly best remembered for his revolutionary bike designs.

Chris Boardman

Former Chief Executive of BRE, and current Vice-Chancellor of Westminster University he is a materials engineer with a PhD in wind energy, with a passion to improve sustainability, particualrly in buildings. Seconded to the Olympic Delivery Authority, to lead on construction projects. His views are regularly sought by the media.

Peter Bonfield

Rob Bonnet presents sports on a variety of BBC programmes across radio and TV the including Radio 4 Today Programme, main evening news on One and BBC World News. Away from the studio he is a popular choice for corporate events.

Rob Bonnet

An accomplished professional athlete and motivational and inspirational speaker. Daniel has won World, European and Commonwealth titles as well as having competed in 2 Olympics.

Daniel Caines

Unquestionably one of Britain’s most successful and well known male sprinters who also had a career in football, spending two successful seasons with Newport FC and Weymouth FC. Currently presents Gamechangers on Sky.

Darren Campbell

Former Chelsea, Arsenal and Lioness legend Karen, is the lead female pundit for both men's and women's football, now also a popular speaker for business clients

Karen Carney

Popular sports presenter, best known for Match of the Day, 5 Live and The Sports Agents podcast. A popular choice for corporate events.

Mark Chapman

Led and delivered the London 2012 Olympics, perfectly demonstrating his sporting, political and business skills. He is now at the IOC where he is undertaking a huge turnaround programme, again drawing on his many diplomatic skills which has seen him go from Olympic Gold Medallist to successful businessman, politician and now sports administrator.

Sebastian Coe

Extreme endurance adventurer who has swum the length of Great Britain, cycled from Land's End to John O'Groats and in 2015 ran the same route. In 2016 he took on the Ultra Triathlon - a continuous version.

Sean Conway

As a member of the legendary coxless fours alongside Sir Matthew Pinsent and Sir Steve Redgrave, James is a Double Olympic Champion and World Record holder. One of Britain's true sporting heroes he is a popular motivational speaker who has gone on to tackle numerous feats and fought back from serious brain injury.

James Cracknell OBE

British middle distance runner from the Coe Ovett era who is now a commentator on BBC Sport and popular motivational speaker. Very good at relating sporting success to commercial success, and in particular developing teams working towards a shared goal. For my money, one of the best value Olympic speakers.

Steve Cram

He continues to work for the BBC on a freelance basis, covering the Olympics and Commonwealth Games and in the summer of 2012 could be heard commentating on the women's hockey. He has also appeared as a guest panellist on the long-running BBC game show, Call My Bluff.

Barry Davies

Sharron is one of the UK’s best known and most popular sportswomen since bursting onto the scene as a 13 year old Olympian; nearly 50 years later she is still a popular, in demand and much admired character.

Sharron Davies

Renowned as one of the best motivational speakers today, his presentations are highly amusing and anecdotal, challenging and inspirational, making uncomfortable listening for anyone prepared to accept second best. Most memorably he made one small change at the '92 World Championships, reversing the order of the relay team (Akabusi, Black et al) to astonishing results.

Frank Dick

popular Irish TV presenter with numerous credits to his name including Tomorrow's World and the Holiday Programme and ITV rugby shows; excellent corporate host

Craig Doyle

Jonathan Edwards' extraordinary achievements on the track have earned him a place in history as one of the World's greatest and most loved athletes. Since retiring he was instrumental in the London 2012 bid and is a BBC commentator. He talks about the business of 2012.

Jonathan Edwards

Infamous British ski jumper who took part in the Winter Olympics against all odds, the worse he performed, the more the public loved him! His story was made into a film. Really lovely speaker who charms the audience with his story of achieving against the odds. Spoke at our Speaker Taster Session in Dec ’20 to great acclaim. Really lovely speaker who charms the audience.

Eddie 'The Eagle' Edwards

Rick Edwards is a presenter and writer who came to prominence on T4 and did a lot of the Paralympics coverage. Has a natural science degree from Cambridge.

Rick Edwards

Rachel is an International conference speaker and author. As an executive leadership coach she works with individuals and teams in commercial, public and third sector organisations. She was awarded an MBE: 'For the promotion of human rights and the self-empowerment of women in Afghanistan’.

Rachel Ellison MBE

Badminton player who has achieved international success at the very top of the game. World Champion, No. 1 in the world rankings at mixed doubles, European, Commonwealth and All England Champion and Olympic silver medallist in Athens 2004.

Gail Emms

Jessica Ennis-Hill was the Golden girl of the London 2012 Olympics. She took the gold in the multi-discipline heptathlon to the delight of the nation

Jessica Ennis-Hill

Former Olympic and international swimming star, Mark has developed a career as TV presenter, model, and motivational and after dinner speaker. He is passionate about inspiring people, especially children, to be active and 'reach for the stars'.

Mark Foster

Equestrian. An all time great who won his 50th international 3-day event in 2012. He has represented GB for 17 years and was the first British rider to reach world rankings. Has Olympic team silver at Athens and London 2012.

William Fox-Pitt

Former top athlete and four time Olympian, Donna holds the rare distinction of representing Great Britain at four successive Olympic Games (1996, 2000, 2004 and 2008). She now focuses on motivational and inspirational presentations to companies, schools and universities. Olympian – Keynote Speaker – Strategist!

Donna Fraser OBE

Russell has been presenting BBC World Service's Sportsworld for 10 years. An experienced football and sports commentator and reporter, he has anchored the past 3 Olympics, covered major international tennis, golf and cricket.

Russell Fuller

The Juggling Coach and Environmentalist. Dusty has been a professional juggler and delivers juggling workshops and sessions for corporate events to demonstrate accelerated learning. Dusty is also a founder of Green Roofs and passionate environmentalist.

Dusty Gedge

From promising young footballer to world class sprinter, Adam ran in the 2012 Olympics, making the semi finals in the 100m. He also competed in the 200m in the 2013 World Championships in Moscow. He took the Silver medal in the 100m sprint at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow and Gold in the 200m at the European Athletics Championships.

Adam Gemili

Double Olympic medallist and former World, European and Commonwealth swimming champion. Nick is also a sports commentator and broadcaster as well as having his own sports communications and development business.

Nick Gillingham MBE

Britain's most successful female rower, with five medals from five consecutive games. Chair of UK Sport . An elegant sought after keynote speaker

Katherine Grainger DBE

Former UK Cabinet Minister for Education, International Development and Transport. Treasury Minister for Women and Equalities. Keynote Speaker on Social Mobility, Economics and Politics

Justine Greening

At the London 2012 Olympic Games Alex raced in the men's four and won gold. The crew led from the start in a magnificent final. Alex has also twice won gold in the rowing World Championships.

Alex Gregory

Sally has a special place in the nation's hearts as one of Britain's most popular female sportspeople. She is the only woman ever to hold four major track titles concurrently - Olympic, World, European and Commonwealth in the 90s - and yet had to fight back from numerous injury setbacks. Does a lot of consultancy work with clients, setting up programmes to get their staff more engaged in physical activity and health.

Sally Gunnell

Happiness coach and writer. As a positive psychology practitioner, she uses the science of happiness and human performance to help people live a happy, passionate life. She shows how to demolish self-doubt, eliminate bad habits, embrace positive thinking and build a lifestyle to love.

Susanna Halonen

World class international fencer, currently ranked second in Britain and poised to help GB win the first Olympic fencing medal since 1954.

Laurence Halsted

It was during the boxing super heavyweight finals at the 2000 Olympics in Sydney that the nation stayed up until the early hours of the morning to watch Audley Harrison punch his way to a remarkable gold medal victory, becoming the first British heavyweight in 32 years to top the boxing podium.

Audley Harrison

Charlotte Hawkins is an experienced TV presenter who currently anchors on ITVs breakfast show, Good Morning Britain which she joined upon its launch. An experienced arts presenter, she has interviewed stars such as David Beckham and Oprah Winfrey and hosted Sky News BAFTA show.

Charlotte Hawkins

London 2012 Olympian and the reigning Commonwealth Heptathlon Champion. A sportswoman, health and fitness expert, model, personal trainer, presenter, young entrepreneur, and radio and TV personality. She is naturally outgoing, full of energy, passionate and charismatic.

Louise Hazel

Kelly Holmes victory in the Athens 800 and 1500 metres Olympic finals proved one thing that her fans always knew: she's one of the most talented middle distance runners Great Britain has ever had. Since retiring she was a tireless supporter of London 2012, and is a popular motivational speaker.

Kelly Holmes

The hero of London 2012 Olympics, and master of track cycling, Sir Chris Hoy surpassed Sir Steve Redgrave as Britain's most successful Olympian after adding keirin gold to his team sprint success, giving him a total of six Olympic golds and a silver.

Chris Hoy

Jake is one of the UK's most popular Sports Broadcasters whose credits include Premier League and Champions League football on BT Sport, BBC’s Bafta-winning Formula One coverage and a High Performance Podcast with Prof Damian Hughes

Jake Humphrey

Silver medallist at the London 2012 Olympics in a dramatic lightweight double sculls finals with Zac Purchase, when Denmark just pipped them to gold.

Mark Hunter

John has presented Five Live's coverage of many major sporting events including Wimbledon, the Olympic Games, World Cups (both football and rugby)and the Ryder Cup.

John Inverdale

One of Britain’s foremost and highly regarded television presenters and sports broadcasters. From the Olympics, to Golf to Snooker to BBC news. Could do a speech on women in broadcasting/media drawing on her own experiences and career which has resulted in position as one of the BBC’s senior sports anchors.

Hazel Irvine

Tom James - Double Olympic Gold Medallist rower 2012 & 2008 in the coxless four

Tom James MBE

First female to skipper in the Clipper Round the World yacht race when she was 28, guiding a team of amateur sailors and battling ferocious storms. Her motivational and inspirational speeches are inspired by the drama she has experienced on the high seas.

Hannah Jenner

Sports presenter, best known on Sky Sports for his football coverage. He has also hosted international cricket matches and covered the London 2012 Olympics David is a popular host for corporate events and awards ceremonies.

David Jones

Founder and CEO of Pavegen Systems, an innovative clean technology company. Passionate about entrepreneurship and technology, he is a regular speaker at global events.

Laurence Kemball-Cook

Chris Kent is an up and coming comedian. In 2015 he made his UK TV debut on Russell Howard’s Stand Up Central. Shortly afterwards, he moved to the UK to try and establish himself on the UK comedy scene, where he has quickly become a favourite at some of the top clubs.

Chris Kent

Tom is an award winning chef and multiple pub owner with a high TV profile thanks to his numerous appearances on BBC food programmes and his best selling books.

Tom Kerridge

The most decorated British diver of all time, and multiple Olympian

Jack Laugher

Olympic gold heptathlete, presenter, broadcaster, and President of Commonwealth Games England.

Denise Lewis OBE

He was Director of Marketing for London 2012, helping to deliver the most successful games in history. A superb business keynote speaker.

David Magliano

Gina Mellotte has been a professional voiceover artist for over twenty-five years and is widely regarded as one of the UK’s most trusted and recognisable voices.

Gina Mellotte

Linda really understands customer service and has the track record to prove it with extremely successful spells at Virgin Atlantic and as head of the Event Services at the London Olympics

Linda Moir

Former army officer who lost his lower right arm and leg while clearing mines. He has gone to become a well-known speaker on the subjects of change management, motivation, leadership and the concept of limitation.

Chris Moon MBE

Former middle distance runner from the Coe/Ovett era. David was chief executive of UK Athletics for 10 years (1997-2007) taking the organisation from the edge of bankruptcy to one of the best funded sports bodies in the world by strong leadership, clearly defined objectives, and the development of excellent teamwork. He is a popular speaker at corporate events.

David Moorcroft MBE

British women's bobsleigher and sprinter. She competed in the 2-women bobsleigh event at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea along with Mica McNeill. She also competed for Wales in the 4 × 100 metres relay at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland.

Mica Moore

Olympic medallist, PhD in Genetic Engineering, a science teacher, inspirational speaker and leadership development consultant. She uses her sporting and science background to deliver entertaining talks and workshops on nutrition and exercise.

Alison Mowbray

was Minister for Sport in Margaret Thatcher’s Government since when he has built an unrivalled reputation for his knowledge of sports administration having been an elite sportsman himself as well as a successful businessman.

Lord Colin Moynihan

Three-time Winter Olympian and Sochi Winter Olympic 2014 curling silver medallist.

David Murdoch

Colin hosts Countdown on C4 and Sunday mornings on 5 Live, having previously hosted Fighting Talk and numerous sports programming. A superb host who really throws himself into proceedings, getting everyone involved…he even presents his own “Awards within an Awards” where he mingles with guests during the drinks reception and dinner working out whose up for a laugh. It will be fun categories like “Best Dressed Woman” (always goes to one of the older women in the room), “Best Baldie” etc.

Colin Murray

Was Director of Brand, Marketing and Culture for the London Olympics 2012. He turned volunteers into Gamesmakers and coined the phrase 'Inspiring a Generation'. His fascinating presentations draw lessons from his Olympic experiences.

Greg Nugent

Sky News business editor, prior to this he presented Wake Up To Money on 5 Live. A former board member of Travelodge, Adam is one of the few business journos around with experience of the real world! Now based in Brussels, helping to provide an external perspective.

Adam Parsons

Olympic Gold Medallist cyclist, she announced her retirement from competitive track cycling after the London 2012 Olympics and took part in Strictly Come Dancing shortly afterwards.

Victoria Pendleton CBE

Four times Olympic gold rower. Now a popular motivational speaker and sports commentator.

Matthew Pinsent CBE

Mark is the main sports presenter on ITV’s international Football and Rugby coverage, and a former 5 Live presenter.

Mark Pougatch

Matthew Price is an award-winning broadcast journalist and presenter with over two decades of experience covering some of the biggest stories of the last 20 years. Is presenter of the Today Programme, BBC Radio 4.

Matthew Price

Paula Radcliffe MBE is one of the best known female athletes of all time and very much part of the BBC's commentary team, a face name and voice that continues to resonate within the sporting world.

Paula Radcliffe MBE

Steven Redgrave has proved himself one of the greatest athletes Britain has ever produced. He won gold medals at five consecutive Olympic Games, the last three in the coxless fours with Sir Matthew Pinsent. He won Gold Medals at five consecutive Olympic Games, the last three in the coxless fours with Sir Matthew Pinsent.

Steve Redgrave

Member of the legendary 4 X 400m relay team which beat the Americans in Tokyo at the World Championships, alongside Kriss Akabusi and Roger Black.

Derek Redmond

Mary was the main sports presenter on BBC Ten O'clock News and weekend bulletins on BBC 1. She now provides media training, is a regular host for conference and seminars as well as being a regular fixture on the BBC in the midlands.

Mary Rhodes

Micah is known for his brilliant and comical personality, he is a Former Premier League Champion turned football pundit.

Micah Richards

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

Mark Richardson

One of the most experienced members of the GB women’s hockey team that won gold at the Rio Olympics. She and Kate Richardson-Walsh also made history as the first same sex married couple to win an Olympic medal playing for the same team.

Helen Richardson-Walsh

Captain of GB and England Women’s Hockey and 2016 Olympic Gold Medallist. In winning gold Kate also made history (with Helen Richardson-Walsh) as one half of the first same-sex married couple to win an Olympic medal playing in the same team.

Kate Richardson-Walsh

ITV sports presenter who has presented Champions League, FA Cup and England football as well as F1 and motorsport.

Steve Rider

Olympian and World Champion sportswoman in two disciplines, Rowing and Cycling

Rebecca Romero

Multiple gold medal winning track cyclist and part of the GB Cycling Team. She speaks passionately about her career and overcoming setbacks, both personal and in her sport.

Joanna Rowsell Shand MBE

Greg Rutherford is a former Olympic Gold Medallist, World and European Athletics Champion.now forging a successful career on television.

Greg Rutherford

Recognised as one of the UK's most respected TV and radio sports broadcasters, Mark has an unsurpassed knowledge of all major sports. Never afraid to ask the questions the fans want answering, his passion for sport is matched by his strong editorial sports news judgment and the superb quality of his English voice.

Mark Saggers

Olympic and Commonwealth Gold medallist for javelin. since retiring Tessa has had a successful career in sports administration and is a regular broadcaster. She is also a very popular motivational speaker.

Tessa Sanderson

Former Arsenal and England footballer, Alex has become a key member of the BBC football presenting team now fronting Football Focus. She has been part of world cup games for both the Men's and Ladies' coverage.

Alex Scott MBE

Olympic gold medallist rower in the coxed pairs in 1992 and London 2012 Olympic bronze medallist in the men's 8.

Greg Searle

Mind reader and mentalist who combines comedy with his astounding feats of mental magic.

Doug Segal

News journalist and presenter for BBC World News, Babita is the anchor for Newsday, a daily news programme from Singapore and London. She hosted our Speaker Showcase in 2013 and has presented a number of programmes on BBC One.

Babita Sharma

Artistic gymnast who was a prominent member of the Great Britain gymnastics team at the London 2012 Olympics. He won Silver in the men's pommel horse and the GB team won Bronze in the all round team event - the first team medal in gymnastics for Britain in 100 years.

Louis Smith

Widely regarded as one of Englands greatest female footballers, and now Arsenal Womens Coach

Kelly Smith

Four times Olympian and Team GB’s most successful ever taekwondo athlete. At the London 2012 Olympics she read the athletes oath. Twice world champion and she won the world title for the second time in the year she sadly lost both her mum and dad to cancer. An excellent inspirational and motivational speaker. Now taekwondo head coach for Team GB.

Sarah Stevenson MBE

One of British cycling's biggest names, Peking Olympic Champion 2008 in the Team Pursuit Geraint successfully defended his title at the London 2012 Olympics.

Geraint Thomas

Sky News anchor and presenter who is one of Britain's most experienced television newsmen. During his time with Sky, BBC and ITN he has covered the Yorkshire Ripper case, the Gulf War, the Balkan conflict, the Bhopal disaster, Rwanda genocide, Somali war and famine, the OJ Simpson trial, the 9/11 terror attacks, the Iraq war, Madrid train bombings, the Asian tsunami, the death of Pope John Paul II and the London bombings.

Jeremy Thompson

As Britain’s greatest ever-female gymnast, Beth’s impressive achievements include being an Olympic Bronze Medalist, a triple World Champion, a six-time European Champion, a Commonwealth Champion and seven-times consecutive National Champion. A great motivational speaker.

Beth Tweddle

Head Coach of UK Athletics who has transformed it, making sweeping changes which have made a dramatic impact on performance. His mission is to take the UK team to its most successful Olympics ever.

Charles Van Commenee

Theresa is a former barrister, academic, Secretary of State, MP and MEP. She has been making speeches since her school days, an enthusiasm for public speaking and connecting with audiences is one of the reasons why she decided to get involved in politics.

Theresa Villiers

Channel 4 and BBC Sport broadcaster with more than 15 years experience in TV. He has memorably commentated on snooker, the 2012 Paralympics and 2016 Rio Olympics.

Rob Walker

International rower for GB and Olympic champion. She won gold in the women's double scull with Katherine Grainger at the London 2012 Olympics. A confident, well-spoken and multi-talented individual who is an accustomed public speaker.

Anna Watkins

John is an excellent host and moderator - as a presenter and journalist his strengths lie in his ability to put people at ease and he is engaging and warm, both in front of and away from the camera.

John Watson

Matt Weston is a British skeleton athlete and one of the leading figures in the new generation of sliding sports competitors. With 2 gold medals and international victories, a keynote speaker on focus and resilience.

Matt Weston

A former modern pentathlete, Greg competed in two Olympic Games and has won European bronze and World Championship silver medals. Best known for his work with a variety of celebrities including David Walliams and Jo Brand through Comic Relief

Greg Whyte

One of the greatest heroes of the London 2012 Olympic Games, Bradley has won seven Olympic medals, including four Golds. He was also the first British winner of the Tour de France in its 109-year history.

Sir Bradley Wiggins CBE

Sian Williams is an award-winning broadcast journalist and Chartered Counselling Psychologist working for both the NHS and in private practice, helping people manage anxiety, stress and trauma.

Dr Sian Williams

Sir Clive Woodward OBE, former English Rugby Union player and former coach of the England Rugby Union team. He introduced business principles whilst coaching, transforming the traditional practices and making them the winners of the World Cup in 2003. Woodward is a highly sought after speaker on peak performance and team management.

Clive Woodward OBE