Sir Terry Leahy
One of the most respected business leaders in Europe
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Jacques Attali
President Sarkozy appointed Attali to head a commission to examine the obstacles to French growth, and to propose reforms. Additionally, he chairs an investment company specialising in new technologies, life sciences and cultural property. He is also President of PlaNet Finance (the world’s biggest micro-finance lender), which he founded eleven years ago and has now 15 million beneficiaries.
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John Cleese
Often named the funniest man alive
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Sebastian Coe KBE, Baron Coe
Chairman of the London Organising Committee for the Olympic Games
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Karim Rashid
A leading figure in the fields of product and interior design, fashion, furniture, lighting and art
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Boris Becker
Wimbledon Legend & Sports Commentator
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Muhammad Yunus
Recipient of the 2006 Nobel Peace Prize, Professor Muhammad Yunus is internationally recognized for his work in poverty alleviation and the empowerment of poor women
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Sir Richard Branson
Sir Richard is the flamboyant British billionaire that has built his company (Virgin ) into one of the world's biggest brands. He's brash and isn't afraid to take risks!
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Franz Beckenbauer
Generally regarded as the greatest German footballer of all time and also as one of the greatest footballers in the history of the game
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Gino D’Acampo
I'm a Celebrity: Gino D'Acampo crowned King of the Jungle
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Bertie Ahern
Ireland’s Prime Minister from 1997-2008
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Garry Kasparov
Forceful, compelling and knowledgeable are words used to describe a speech by Garry Kasparov. Speaking in English he is the new experience on the speaker's circuit. The subject matter is at your selection and ranges from Strategy, Tactics and Logical Thinking to Politics.
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Joseph E Stiglitz
Co-Winner of the 2001 Nobel Prize for Economics, Former Chief Economist of the World Bank; Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers to the U.S.
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Mikhail Sergeyevich Gorbachev
President of the Soviet Union & Nobel Peace Prize Winner
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Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou
Chairman & Founder, EasyGroup - dubbed the “Serial Entrepreneur”
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Piers Morgan
Former editor of British tabloid newspapers the News of the World and the Daily Mirror & and controversial media figure
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Sir Roger Moore KBE
Special Representative for the Film Arts for UNICEF, raising funds for children in underdeveloped countries
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Myleene Klass
An entertainer. A musician, TV presenter and singer that attracts press column inches whatever she does and wherever she goes. In short, Myleene Klass is a star
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John McEnroe
Four-Time U.S. Open Champion
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Gregg Wallace
Co-presenter of the incredibly successful “Master Chef” series
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Maria Bartiromo
Host of CNBC's “Closing Bell”; Host/Managing Editor of the nationally syndicated “Wall Street Journal Report with Maria Bartiromo”
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Benjamin Zander
His accomplishments in controlling the orchestral world translate effortlessly into the business world bringing a fresh perspective to leadership, creativity, coaching and teamwork, viewed from his own unique insight into the harmonisation of many elements into one whole
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Jeremy Rifkin
Rifkin serves as an advisor to the European Commission, the European Parliament, and several EU heads of state on issues related to the economy, climate change, and energy security
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Amartya Sen
Nobel Memorial Prize in Economics, 1998
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Rajendra Pachauri
Chair of the Nobel Peace Prize-winning Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
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Deepak Chopra
One of the World’s greatest leaders in the field of Mind Body Medicine
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Kevin Roberts
Mr Roberts, who as CEO Worldwide of Saatchi & Saatchi heads a company with agencies in 90 countries and annual billings of $7 billion. - stimulating and mind-opening
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Steve House
"The best high-altitude climber in the world today"
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John Kao
Author of Jamming & Innovation Nation and Innovation Nation: How America Is Losing Its Innovation Edge, Why It Matters, and What We Can Do to Get It Back
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Carl Lewis
The greatest and most famous athlete of the last century, who formerly won about 20 gold medals in four different events (100 m, 200 m, long jump and 4x100 relay)
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Lord Anthony Giddens
According to Google Scholar, he is the most widely cited sociologist in the world today
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Sir Chris Hoy
Four times Olympic Champion & BBC Sports Personality of the Year in 2008
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Michael Johnson
One of the World's Greatest Ever Athletes
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Martti Ahtisaari
December 2008, Mr. Ahtisaari was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize
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Heston Blumenthal
Owner of The Fat Duck, a three-Michelin-starred restaurant in the village of Bray in Berkshire voted Best Restaurant in the UK by the Good Food Guide 2007 and 2009, and voted Best Restaurant in the World by fellow chefs in 2005
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Monica Seles
Former World No 1 Tennis Player
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Steve Wozniak
Co-Founder of Apple Computer
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Ian Woosnam
European Ryder Cup Champion
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Martin Feldstein
Member of President Obama's Economic Recovery Advisory Board
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Christopher F Patten, Baron Patten of Barnes
The Right Honourable Christopher Francis Patten,
Baron Patten of Barnes
Former Governor of Hong Kong and
European Commissioner for External Affairs
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Alain Prost
Four Times Formula One World Champion
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Bianca Jagger
Bianca is a prominent international human rights advocate and Chair of the World Future Council
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John C. Maxwell
John is an internationally recognized leadership expert, speaker, and author who has sold over 13 million books with translations in over fifty languages
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Hernando de Soto
President, Institute for Liberty & Democracy, Lima, Peru.
“The world’s greatest living economist.” - Bill Clinton
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Jim Rogers
Co-Founder Quantum Fund (with George Soros) & Private Investor, also Author of “Adventure Capitalist”, “A Bull in China” & “Investment Biker Rogers”
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William McDonough
World-renowned designer and recipient of three U.S. presidential awards
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Misha Glenny
Award-winning journalist, historian and political commentator and author of McMafia
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Gita Irawan Wirjawan
Chairman of PT Ancora International and Co-Chairman of Ancora Capital
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Jody Williams
Nobel Peace Prize in 1997 and Chairman of the Nobel Women’s Initiative
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Johan Cruyff
Dutch Football Star and Coach
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John Naisbitt
Naisbitt is often called the global philosopher among futurists. With his “astonishingly precise predictions” (Financial Times) and inspiring message he is one of the most sought after speakers in the world
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Jesse Louis Jackson Sr.
Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson Sr. is a Civil Rights activist, clergyman, and prominent African American leader in the United States
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Gary Lineker
One of the best known and widely admired soccer players in England
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Dennis A. Tito
Historic first private individual in space
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Robert J. Aumann
Nobel Laureate in Economics 2005
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Nigel Cole
Persuaded some of Britain's top actresses to strip naked.
Dealt with a major Hollywood star who was drunk by 10am.
Nearly killed Julia Roberts in the Borneo jungle.
Saved Robin Williams from a shark.
Had a fist fight with a major Hollywood producer on set in front of the crew.
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Wangari Maathai
Founder of the Green Belt Movement, an environmentalist, a civil society and women's rights activist, and a parliamentarian. She was awarded the 2004 Nobel Peace Prize
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Sir David Frost
"A one man conglomerate"
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Derren Brown
His combination of psychological illusion, perceptual manipulation and persuasive technique has pioneered a new form of magical entertainment, which is unlikely to be imitated for a long while.
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Archbishop Desmond Tutu
Human Rights Activist & Nobel Laureate
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Diego Armando Maradona
Un ídolo de carne y hueso
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Edward C Prescott
2004 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences
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Erin Brockovich
Erin's tireless investigating inspired the hit movie "Erin Brockovich", which highlighted her legal triumph and personal challenges
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Ernesto Zedillo
Dr. Ernesto Zedillo served as President of Mexico from 1994 to 2000. Currently, he is head of the Yale Center for the Study of Globalization
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James P. Rubin
Former Assistant Secretary of State and Chief Spokesman, The State Department
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Javier Solana
Head of European Union Foreign Affairs and former Secretary General of NATO
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Kenichi Ohmae
Described as “Mr. Strategy” worldwide
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Supachai Panitchpakdi
Former WTO Director-General
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Tim Berners-Lee
The inventor of the World Wide Web
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Michel Platini
One of the greatest playmakers in the history of the game
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Sir George Martin
Legendary Music Producer
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Ricardo Lagos
Latin American Leader, former Chilean President - In May 2007, Mr Lagos was appointed UN special envoy on Climate Change by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon
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Max Clifford
PR guru, one of the UK's best known publicist and a consummate media manipulator
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Geert Mak
Journalist and historian and one of the Netherlands’ most popular writers
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Lester Brown
The guru of the environmental movement and Founder of the
Worldwatch Institute & Earth Policy Institute
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Mario Molina
Premio Nóbel de Química - Científico mexicano, descubridor del agujero en la capa de ozono. Reconocido experto en los efectos del cambio climático
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Bill Cosby
Cosby is, without a doubt, the best-selling comedian of all time on records
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Frank W. Abagnale
Mr. Abagnale was the subject of a major motion picture entitled "Catch Me If You Can", directed by Steven Spielberg
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Herb Kelleher
Co-Founder and Chairman of Southwest Airlines
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