Simon Woodroffe
Founder, owner and creative driving force behind all things YO!, Simon Woodroffe left school at the age of 16 and spent 30 years in the entertainment business. His production companies in London and Los Angeles designed and staged concerts for many artists during the 70′s and 80′s, including The...
Shivvy Jervis
What is the science behind why we give up, or why logic is more about feeling than we might think? What are the most unusual jobs of the future or the skills you’ll need to stay future ready? Why should you know about ‘augmented commerce’, emotionally aware apps or the connectivity...
James Bannerman
James Bannerman is author of GENIUS!, the best selling book which sets out to increase the number of genius moments in your life. He is also a creative change agent who combines creativity with psychology to help businesses innovate. As an innovation consultant he has worked with many leading...
Dr. Xiang Bing
Xiang Bing is the Founding Dean, Professor, and Head of the largest and leading business school in China, the Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business (CKGSB). A noted scholar, public intellectual, well-known management consultant, and leading authority on Chinese business, Xiang has played an important role in developing China’s...
Luc Besson
Luc Besson is a French filmmaker, screenwriter and producer. Starting out in 1977 as an assistant director in France and the USA, he gradually emerged as one of very few French directors and producers of international stature. In 1983, Luc Besson directed his first feature, The Last Battle, which...
Lynda Gratton
Lynda Gratton is Professor of Management Practice at London Business School. Lynda is considered one of the world’s authorities on people in organisations. A trained psychologist, she worked for British Airways for several years as an occupational psychologist. Prior to joining London Business School she was director of HR...
Charles Leadbeater
Charlie Leadbeater is a renowned author, thinker and strategic adviser on innovation whose advice is sought by governments, cities and corporations across the world. The New York Times anointed Charlie’s idea, The Pro-Am Revolution, referenced extensively by Chris Anderson in his landmark book The Long Tail, as one of...
Nicola Mendelsohn
Nicola Mendelsohn is the Vice President of Facebook EMEA. Appointed in June 2013, she has extensive experience in the advertising industry. Previously she was Executive Chairman at Karmarama (2008-2013), Deputy Chairman of Grey London (2004-2007) and a Board Director at Bartle Bogle Hegarty (1992-2004). Nicola was the first woman...
Raul Krauthausen
Raul Krauthausen is an award-winning communication manager, and designer of innovative social projects. He has worked for more than 10 years in the internet and media business world. Since 2010 Raul has been involved in the development of the internet platform Wheelmap.org, an open and free online map for...
Huib van Bockel
Huib van Bockel is founder of TENZING, a 100% natural energising drink and former Head of Marketing at Red Bull in Europe. From 2006-14, Van Bockel was at Red Bull where he played a key role in the transition from an energy drink business to a media business. He...
