Marketing Speakers in UK

Ranked as the No. 1 Global Marketing, Social Media, and Retail Thought Leader by Thinkers360 with an influential reach of over 130,000 followers across social media, Vladimer stands as a beacon of innovation in the marketing realm. Hailed as a pioneer by Exeleon Magazine and the recipient of more than 100 global awards, his contributions have sculpted the landscape of modern marketing, earning him recognition as one of the foremost keynote speakers and thought leaders worldwide. Vladimer’s global footprint extends to delivering keynote speeches at prestigious summits such as the Global Marketing Summit and the Asia Retail Summit, drawing from a wealth of knowledge accrued through a storied career within elite corporations. His mission remains clear: drive transformational change and guide audiences towards the most effective strategies to maximize returns on investment.

Wes is one of Vietnam's top English-speaking digital marketers, organizers, and speakers. Described as a unicornor wizardby many due to his ability to seamlessly translate deep data research into high-quality strategy, execution, and communication to produce measurable, reliable results for his clients. He is currently the CEO of Omega Digital, running remotely since 2017; currently located in San Diego.

Michael has been recognized as one of the Top 10 Most Productive Scholars with published research on consumer behavior, fashion psychology, branding, retailing, and marketing research in numerous academic journals. He has written over 30 books on these and related topics, as well as many feature articles in national magazines. Michael combines cutting-edge academic theory with actionable real-world strategies. He helps managers get inside the heads of their customers so they can anticipate and satisfy their deepest and most pressing needs and improve the bottom line.

Guy Kawasaki is an innovation keynote speaker, social media expert, chief evangelist of Canva, and the bestselling author of The Art of the Start. His entertaining and informative talks use insights from his time in the tech industry to show audiences how to create innovative services and products using tactical and practical techniques. Guy was born in Honolulu, Hawaii in 1954. His family lived in a tough part of Honolulu called Kalihi Valley. They weren't rich, but he never felt poor because his parents made many sacrifices.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE: Marketing and Brand Strategy - Marketing must tell a story that supports the central strategic goals of the company. Every public-facing or even internal interactions or messaging or communication, from the smallest one-on-one conversation to your theoretical Super Bowl spot. It's the Promotional Narrative that touches every part of the organization. An unassailable proposition, a consistent message supporting it, and key players in the story will help you tell it.

One of the most in-demand Customer Experience and Marketing speakers in the world today, David Avrin, CSP has shared his content-rich, very entertaining, and actionable presentations to enthusiastic audiences across North America and around the world including recent presentations in Singapore, Bangkok, Melbourne, Brisbane, Antwerp, Buenos Aires, Bogota, Mumbai, Sri Lanka, Abu Dhabi, Manila, Rotterdam, Barcelona, Monte Carlo, London,Johannesburg, Mumbai, and Dubai.David helps organizations recognize, create, and promote meaningful competitive advantages to dominate

Dave Kerpen is a New York Times bestselling author, serial entrepreneur, investor, and sought-after global keynote speaker with three successful exits and decades of experience building businesses and leading teams. As Managing Partner at Kerpen Ventures and a board member across multiple organizations, he brings deep expertise in leadership, entrepreneurship, business growth, technology, and human connection. His upcoming sixth book, The Human Edge, explores the uniquely human qualities that matter most when AI can do everything else. He is also the author of five bestselling books, including The Art of People, Likeable Social Media, Likeable Business, and Get Over Yourself!. Dave speaks on AI & the Future of Work, Human Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Business Growth, Innovation, Trust, Customer Experience, and High-Performance Teams, combining practical insights and engaging storytelling to inspire leaders and organizations to thrive in a rapidly evolving world.

Timo is an internationally renowned speaker on the topic of marketing, sharing the stage with ReedHastings, CEO of Netflix and Ogilvy's Rory Sutherland, to name a few, as well as being a guest columnist for The Guardian, The Drum and Campaign Magazine. His expertise is in demand as a Keynote Speaker on Digital Transformation, Social Media and Diversity. Timo has also used his influence for good, building the Fanbytes fund which invests and funds influencer campaigns for black businesses, aiming to erode the cycle of a lack of support andfunding for black-owned businesses. Timo's single mindedness changed the way the marketing world views Gen Z. He has attracted alot of attention with his candid thoughts on marketing, growing an audience of tens of thousands on LinkedIn.

Allister Frost, a digital marketing trailblaze, and highly sought-after keynote speaker, empowers audiences to confidently embrace the technology-driven future. Dubbed "The Digital Optimist," he boasts three decades of hands-on experience and now dedicates himself to inspiring transformational change for thriving in the digital era. Formerly at Microsoft for a decade, Allister rose to become their inaugural Head of Digital Marketing Strategy, overseeing global Windows launches. He managed iconic brands like Kleenex, Huggies, and Andrex at Kimberly-Clark. Honored with accolades like UK Digital Marketing Personality of the Year (2013, 2019) and esteemed Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Marketing, he is a Chartered Marketer. Today, he shares his vibrant encouragement and marketing wisdom across industries like healthcare, finance, tech, and consumer goods. As a keynote speaker, he believes in technology's potential for positive global change. His Ready Alreadyâ„¢ approach covers marketing's future, business transformation, and brand building.

An award-winning serial tech entrepreneur and angel investor, Ash sold his first internet business at the age of just 19 and a Dubai-based on-demand mobile app startup in 2018. As the first marketing director of Just Eat UK which IPO’d for £1.5 billion, he was included in the Top 250 Growth Hackers, as well as Top 100 Asian Tech Stars. With over 20 years of hands-on experience creating and growing startups, he has consulted, advised, and invested in startups. Ash is a highly sought-after international speaker and expert on digital disruption and tech transformation and has spoken at numerous global organizations and conferences including Salesforce, Ernst & Young, and TEDx. His recent book "The Unfair Advantage" became a best seller and it has been shortlisted for the business book of 2021. He is currently co-founder of Uhubs a new skills training platform to help entrepreneurs and professionals upskill.

Geoff Burch is one of the all-time original business gurus. Author of the iconic and highly regarded book on sales 'Resistance is Useless' and five other best selling business titles, Geoff is also a regular business presenter on BBC television and radio. Geoff is the winner of the title Business Communicator of the Year, so you can be confident that you, your people, and your event, are in safe hands. Working within your brief you can rest assured that Geoff will help to bring about the result you are looking for, whether it is an increase in sales, an improvement in customer relations, change without pain and an inspired team.

Lakshmanan aka Lux Narayan mans the helm of Unmetric, a social media intelligence company that helps digital marketers, social media analysts, and content creators harness social signals to track and analyze competitive content and campaigns, and to create better content and campaigns of their own. Prior to founding Unmetric, Narayan was a co-founder at Vembu Technologies, an online data backup company. He also helped found and volunteered at ShareMyCake, a non-profit that focuses on encouraging children to use their birthdays to channel monetary support towards a cause of their choosing. As Unmetric's CEO, he leads a team of 70 people distributed across the company's operations in Chennai and New York City. Outside of work, he is a perpetual learner of various things -- from origami and molecular gastronomy to stand-up and improv comedy. He enjoys reading obituaries and other non-fiction and watching documentaries with bad ratings. 

Katie King, a London-born Author, Keynote Speaker, and Consultant, is a globally recognized authority on Artificial Intelligence (AI), Generative AI, and business transformation. With over 35 years of consulting experience, Katie has advised leading organizations including Unilever, Virgin, Deloitte, Sanofi, and Accenture on harnessing AI for growth, marketing, and leadership. Voted a Top 10 Influencer in AI and Leading AI Strategist in 2023 and 2024, she is an influential voice in shaping AI adoption across industries. Katie is the author of two acclaimed books—Using Artificial Intelligence in Marketing and AI Strategy for Sales and Marketing (Kogan Page)—with a new edition forthcoming in 2025. Her work is featured in the World Economic Forum’s Empowering AI Leadership toolkit. A two-time TEDx speaker, UK APPG AI task force member, and Editorial Board Member of AI and Ethics Journal, Katie continues to shape global conversations on ethical, impactful AI.

Martin Newman, The Consumer Champion, is a globally renowned authority in Customer Centricity and Customer Experience. With four decades in the consumer-facing sector, he has revolutionized operations for brands like Burberry, Ted Baker, and Harrods, and scaled and sold the ecommerce agency Practicology.

Founder of The Customer First Group and Customer Service Action, Martin authored "100 Practical Ways to Improve Customer Experience" and "The Power of Customer Experience."

A trusted advisor and board member for brands such as The Scout Store and Afterpay, Martin delivers keynotes for top-tier companies like Toyota, Specsavers, Adobe, and Meta. He educates businesses worldwide through his online Mini MBA in Customer Centricity and MBA in a Day workshop.

Mark Terry-Lush is a marketing strategist, agency founder, broadcaster, and international speaker with experience building six agencies across Europe, the US, and China. He has advised brands such as Alibaba, ASUS, BMW MINI, Coca-Cola, TikTok, Under Armour, and the United Nations, and supported Chinese brands in their international expansion. As Chair of Visit Dean Wye, the UK’s only cross-border destination, he has overseen digital transformation, membership development, and public funding initiatives. Mark lectures at universities and appears regularly on the BBC and independent media. His speaking engagements include Cannes Lions, SXSW, and Diggit in Slovenia, where he explored the intersection of AI and marketing. He covers topics including AI, brand purpose, tourism, creativity, and business change. Known for a style that combines insight, challenge, and relatability, Mark aims to engage audiences on both strategic and human levels.

Karina Karn is a behavioural marketing strategist and author who helps organisations understand how people make decisions in competitive markets. With leadership experience at global brands including Hugo Boss, Donna Karan New York, and Metro Bank, she brings deep insight into consumer psychology, strategic messaging, and market positioning.

Karina holds a Master’s degree from a leading European university, and her work has been featured in Bloomberg Terminal, AP News, and International Business Times. She is also a trusted expert for NewtonX, a research network used by Fortune 500 companies to gain strategic insights from industry specialists.

Through her keynotes and masterclasses, Karina helps companies refine their brand positioning, go-to-market strategy, growth, and product–market fit by applying behavioural science to real-world business challenges. She works across industries including fintech, SaaS, B2B, consulting, and consumer goods to help organisations communicate value and accelerate growth.

Helen Lewis is a prize-winning publishing entrepreneur who has launched over 800 books during the past 15 years. She is the founder and director of Literally PR, an award-winning publicity and author branding agency established in 2012 while balancing life as a new mother. Today, LitPR specialises in strategic, done-for-you book marketing, PR campaigns, and long-term author brand building, proudly championing writers across the independent and traditional publishing landscape.

Passionate about diversity and inclusion in books, Helen co-founded the Diverse Book Awards, the Ink Book Prize, Hashtag Press, and Hashtag BLAK alongside award-winning author Abiola Bello.

Helen is a sought-after speaker and has chaired and appeared on panels at YALC, the London Book Fair, the Self Publishing Conference, and the Society of Authors. Her insights have been featured in The Guardian, The Bookseller, Candis, SME News, and more. She lives in rural Kent and is a single mum of two teenage daughters.