Sir Lenny Henry: legendary entertainer, diversity champion, and Comic Relief co-founder inspiring organisations with purpose, performance and laughter.
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Lenny’s adept, professional and humorous hosting of the awards helped make it a special night and his thoughtful, personal, and inspirational presentation and more on the Sunday has touched and inspired so many. It was a genuine privilege to be part of it.
Travel Counsellors Corporate
An award-winning performer, diversity advocate, and Comic Relief co-founder, Sir Lenny Henry brings star power, storytelling mastery, and purpose-driven insight to every event, empowering organizations to inspire, include, and lead with impact.
Keynote Speaker Sir Lenny Henry is one of Britain’s most celebrated entertainers, known for his legendary career spanning comedy, television, theatre, and social impact. From his early days as a cult star on children’s TV to leading roles in The Witcher: Blood Origin, Rings of Power, and acclaimed theatre productions, Sir Lenny has consistently used his platform to inspire, challenge, and entertain.
Beyond the spotlight, Sir Lenny is a powerful advocate for diversity and inclusion. As co-founder of Comic Relief, he has helped raise over £1 billion for global causes and continues to drive meaningful change through his Centre for Media Diversity at Birmingham City University. His keynotes are deeply rooted in lived experience, offering organisations practical insight into inclusive leadership, social responsibility, creativity, and the transformative power of storytelling.
With his unmatched charisma, humour, and authenticity, Sir Lenny brings more than just inspiration, he delivers action-oriented messages that resonate with employees, executives, and stakeholders alike. Whether addressing leadership, cultural transformation, or the power of purpose, his speeches are tailored, energising, and unforgettable.
Book Sir Lenny Henry for your event to engage your audience with a speaker who blends star power with substance, and entertainment with impact. Keynote Speaker Sir Lenny Henry is the ideal choice for organisations seeking to inspire change, boost engagement, and lead with purpose
5 of 5
Lenny’s adept, professional and humorous hosting of the awards helped make it a special night and his thoughtful, personal, and inspirational presentation and more on the Sunday has touched and inspired so many. It was a genuine privilege to be part of it.
Travel Counsellors Corporate
5 of 5
Lenny was a great host, and his content went down really with the audience – both the humour, and messages between political and social causes.
Visionary Honours Arts Organisation Awards
5 of 5
Sir Lenny Henry’s enthusiasm, energy and undoubted comedic brilliance, charmed an expectant audience of nominees and winners. A mixture of his classic humour combined with detailed tailored researched material was a huge hit. Many of those who attended previously claimed this to be the best awards event we have held. A genuinely nice guy whose professionalism, experience and undoubted star quality helped us to have a fantastic evening.
Toyota Retailer Awards
5 of 5
He owned it tonight. What an inspiring and entertaining keynote.
Promaxbda Europe Conference & Awards
5 of 5
Lenny delivered a great show, worked with us to understand the crowd and they really loved him. Look forward to working with him again!
Dixons Retail Staff Conference
5 of 5
It was great having Lenny, he was engaging and his story and key principles were very empowering. The feedback we had was really positive, you could hear a pin drop, which is always a good sign!
Immediate Media Create to Innovate Day
Keynote by Sir Lenny Henry:
As one of Britain’s most beloved entertainers and a powerful voice for inclusion, Sir Lenny Henry offers keynote experiences that go far beyond performance. With a career spanning stand-up comedy, award-winning acting, television presenting, and social advocacy, Lenny brings a rare combination of star presence, authenticity, and transformational insight to every stage he steps on.
His keynote speeches blend humour, storytelling, and heartfelt wisdom drawn from decades in the spotlight and behind the scenes. From The Witcher and Broadchurch to co-founding Comic Relief and championing media diversity, Lenny shares his personal journey with disarming honesty, engaging audiences in conversations around identity, resilience, creativity, and leadership.
His speaking style is relaxed, inclusive, and naturally compelling, more like a powerful conversation than a conventional lecture. With every talk, Lenny leaves audiences entertained, emotionally moved, and motivated to lead with empathy, purpose, and courage.
Whether you're planning a corporate conference, leadership summit, diversity and inclusion initiative, or a high-profile gala, booking Sir Lenny Henry guarantees a keynote experience that is memorable, meaningful, and masterfully delivered.
