Business Development Speakers

Business development creates long-term values and opportunities for growth, while improving the sales performance and fostering partnerships. Thus, having a business development process in place seems like an obvious step for any company. Our Business Development speakers will teach you how to optimise your results by shaping a clear strategy comprehensible to everyone involved in following and supporting the development plan.

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Speakers about business development (82)

Ron Insana

CNBC Senior Analyst and Commentator, Trailblazing Financial Journalist, Bestselling Author and Financial Professional

USA

Speaker Ron Insana is a financial professional creating insight, change and forward-thinking notions around his keynotes. Ron has over 30 years as an economist and financial adviser as he helps companies and people understand, navigate and dominate...

Kate Beeders

The Breakthrough Success Expert and founder of BRILLIANCE Builders™

USA

Speaker Kate Beeders is a self-made entrepreneur and founder of BRILLIANCE Builders™. Kate teaches audience members how to become their most successful self while introducing them to ideas of personal and organizational...

Daria Tataj

Strategy adviser and world-renowned expert on innovation and network thinking who helps organisations unleash growth

Spain

Keynote speaker Daria Tataj is an expert on innovation and digital transformation. Her approach is based on Network Thinking to help focus on growth and innovation. She is a sought-after speaker for companies who wish to rethink growth models and...

Richard Yonck

Futurist, founder of Intelligent Future Consulting

USA

Futurist and founder of Intelligent Future Consulting, speaker Richard Yonck constructs positive ideas around the future. Richard enlightens businesses on how to appropriately embrace and stay ahead of the future of their industries. While the...

Joe Theismann

Entrepreneur, NFL analyst, former quarterback for the Washington Redskins

USA

Renowed NFL Redskins quarterback and NFL analyst speaker Joe Theismann has created his own realities as star of prestigious NFL team, Washington Redskins. Speaker Joe has acquired fame through his talent and attaining a successful track record...

Jill Schiefelbein

Dynamic Communicator, Entrepreneur and Author

USA

Dynamic and engaging speaker Jill Schiefelbein delivers customized presentations with strategies that drive action in any organization. Jill has over 10 years of experience in effective communication relating to business and analytical strategies....

Melissa Gonzalez

Chief Pop-Up Architect™, Innovator and retail strategist.

USA

Speaker Melissa Gonzalez is the founder of The Lionesque Group and the Chief Pop-Up Architect™. Melissa's innovative approach to business guides companies by propelling their business forward and focusing on the foundation of ever-changing...

Sabin Lomac

Entrepreneur, Author, Food Network Host

USA

Successful entrepreneur and author, Sabin Lomac and his cousin, Jim Tselikis, turned their food-truck business, Cousins Maine Lobster, into one of the most successful family run franchises known today. Speaker Sabin Lomac shares his rough...

Thomas Duncan Bell

Meet The Bipolar Businessman – the inspiring mental health expert who helps organisations all over the world to implement change programmes

Speaker Thomas Duncan Bell is a truly inspiring mental health expert. After growing up in difficult circumstances, Thomas successfully turned his life around to help other people. Known internationally as The Bipolar Businessman, Thomas has already...

Tony Chatman

Corporate Relationship Expert, Author, and Musician

USA

Speaker Tony Chatman is a thought leader and expert of corporate relations. He helps organizations by delivering the right strategy to reinvent the business in powerful ways. Tony has helped big corporations and government agencies such as Estee...

Tonje Elisabeth Aaroe

Meet Tonje, ex-Googler with Engaging Keynotes and Workshops on Leading Digital Transformation and Culture and Behavior Change in the Workplace

Norway

Speaker Tonje Elisabeth Aaroe is a thinking partner and advisor for some of the world's largest companies with practical experience from business in Norway, England, France and Switzerland. Tonje Elisabeth has worked as an Industry Manager and...

Oliver Lopez

Generate value and increase your revenue with Oliver – THE EXPERT IN THE BORDERLAND BETWEEN MARKETING AND SALES

Sweden

Speaker Oliver Lopez is a knowledgeable expert of marketing and sales. As an established guru of these two worlds, he helps businesses by bringing in more sales. To create more value, speaker Oliver Lopez supplies his clients with concrete tips and...

Diane DiResta

Be Influential. Be Irresistible. Be a Knockout. PRESENTATION AND COMMUNICATION COACH

USA

Speaker Diane DiResta is the top speech communications and media coach. She helps organizations and leaders by showing them how to communicate with the most impact in front of a crowd, face-to-face or online. Previously, she worked together with...

Sterling Hawkins

Inspiring Innovator and Retailer

USA

Through facing massive obstacles and changes in his own life, speaker Sterling Hawkins has grown into the innovation authority. From being flat broke to turning a dysfunctional family business into a successful one, Sterling’s life story is...

Fredrik Härén

The Global Conference Speaker - for your next global conference

Singapore

Speaker Fredrik Härén is one of the top global speakers in the world. By having lectured in over 60 countries in 6 continents, he knows how to craft a presentation equally funny and inspirational regardless of one's nationality. Previously,...

Diane Hamilton

Leadership and Emotional Intelligence

USA

Award-winning speaker, consultant, author and educator Diane Hamilton is the thought leader in the areas of management, leadership, sales and marketing. Her playful personality captivates the audiences which is backed by a solid background of...

Robert Safian

The Future of Business

USA

In the world of business, speaker Robert Safian has a reputation for near-clairvoyant prediction. Notably, he was the first editor to put Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg on a magazine cover, and he covered Airbnb, Netflix and Uber long before they were...

Régis Yélian Ezin

Serial Entrepreneur

Benin

Business speaker Régis Yélian Ezin is the Founder and CEO of Iridium, as well as a writer and musician. Passionate about reviving traditions through modern twists, he has created a successful business making modernized traditional African...

Cate Trotter

Future of Retail Expert

Retail expert and speaker Cate Trotter was named the 26th most influential professional in retail. Cate speaks about the future of retail and business and is also Head of Trends at Insider Trends. Her keynotes are educating, inspiring and consist of...

Lara Morgan

Powerful Entrepreneur & Business Advisor

Our keynote speaker Lara Morgan was voted in the top 10 of the most powerful businesswomen in the UK by MSN Live. She is known as the founder of Pacific Direct - the world’s leading manufacturer of branded toiletries for hotels and cruises. Lara...

Darrell “Coach D” Andrews

Motivational strategist, speaker & trainer

USA

Keynote speaker Darrell Andrews is a global leader in the areas of organizational core values implementation, teamwork, and leadership synergy. He is known as a “motivational strategist” who helps his audiences build “cultures of success”...

Kimberly Davis

Motivational Speaker & Entertainment Expert

Speaker Kimberly Davis is an influential and entertaining expert on creative leadership and high-performance business strategies. She has worked for some of America's largest TV & Radio Stations, alongside A-list celebrities such as Beyoncé,...

Anita Sauvage

Expert and coach on emotional intelligence and leadership development helping businesses increase their success

Engaging keynote speaker Anita Sauvage, MSc, has 2 decades of experience in communications, organizational development and coaching. She teaches emotional intelligence to help leaders, health professionals and artists alike understand and gain...

Peyton Holland

Experienced speaker on the next-generation workforce, the skills gap, leadership development and mentorship

USA

Sought-after speaker Peyton Holland is a an expert on the topics such as the Next Generation Workforce, the Skills Gap, Mentorship and Leadership Development. Peyton has been speaking professionally since he was only 18 years old. As a speaker...

Imran Rashid

Family doctor, IT Entrepreneur, author and speaker

Denmark

In his thought-provoking keynotes, family doctor & keynote speaker Imran Rashid sheds a light on the consequences of digitalization on our health. As a keynote speaker Imran Rashid is there 100% for his audience, enaging and inspiring them to...

Karen Martin

Business Performance & Lean Management Expert

USA

Keynote speaker Karen Martin is the President of The Karen Martin Group - a global consulting firm. Karen is an in-demand speaker, and her high energy and informative keynotes mean audiences are wowed every time. Karen Martin is the author of the...

Rob Law MBE

Inventor of the Trunki

You may best know our keynote speaker Rob Law as the man behind the Trunki, the ride-on suitcase that has captured the hearts of children worldwide. As a speaker Rob Law shares his experience and passion in order to inspire and educate...

D. Justhy

Business Data Expert

Switzerland

Keynote speaker D. Justhy has been working with data for almost two decades. He now lends his expertise to audiences worldwide, helping clients to make the most of this valuable asset. Lend an ear to our speaker D. Justhy and you will learn all you...

Chris Stock

Business Development & Sales Leader

USA

Keynote speaker Chris Stock is one of the world’s leading sales experts. He is founder and CEO of the highly successful sales training company, I Am Chris Stock Inc. His sales expertise, training know-how and strategic vision ensure the...

Tony Stone

Entrepreneur and MD of Stoats

Keynote speaker Tony Stone is a successful entrepreneur who started his renowned porridge company Stoats in 2005. Read more about this down-to-earth speaker with expertise in the hands-on side of entrepreneurship, the food industry, brand building,...

Kevin Allen

Business Development Guru

USA

Keynote speaker Kevin Allen is recognized as one of the world’s most accomplished growth professionals and also as an expert on practical emotional intelligence in the workplace. Let Kevin Allen teach you what it takes to...

Rania Hoteit

Serial Entrepreneur, Startup Advisor & International Speaker

USA

The keynote speaker Rania Hoteit is an award-winning serial entrepreneur and an impact leader in women empowerment, gender equality, industry innovation and education with multiple recognitions from the White House. She is the CEO of ID4A...

Chris Roebuck

Expert in Transforming Lives through Leadership

Keynote speaker Chris Roebuck is an economist with vast experience as a successful corporate, military, and government leader. He knows the kind of success that can be achieved through great leadership, and so Chris helps individual leaders and...

Tune Hein

Strategy, Disruption and Leadership Expert

Denmark

Keynote speaker Tune Hein is one of Denmark's top experts with regards to leadership and organisations. Through his keynotes, Tune challenges his audiences to think about change and it's...

Ndumiso Hadebe

Development economist & strategist

South Africa

Keynote speaker Ndumiso Hadebe is a leader and business strategist. Ndumiso has worked with clients in the private and public sector and has helped them with the latest strategies in innovation, leadership and development. He believes in leaving...

Paul Matthews

Expert on learning transfer, performance, capability and informal learning

Keynote speaker Paul Matthews is Speaker, Author and Consultant who specializes in learning transfer, performance improvement, capability and informal learning. With experience in a range of industries from travel to engineering, holding senior...

Dan Waldschmidt

Business Strategist

USA

Using the strategies, tools, and methods of "the world's most unlikely high performers", our speaker Dan Waldschmidt will empower your audience with the focus, insight, and accountability they need to achieve their best results yet. His stories of...

Gabe Zichermann

Gamification and Technology expert & business engagement strategist

USA

Keynote speaker Gabe Zichermann is the world’s foremost gamification expert. He is an experienced public speaker and a favorite among many when it comes to user and customer engagement. Gabe is also the co-founder of the behavior change software...

Michael Veltri

Leadership expert, decision-making master and bestselling author with captivating and engaging keynotes

USA

Keynote speaker Michael Veltri is a battle-hardened entrepreneur, bestselling author, and business transformation speaker on a mission to teach successful professionals better decision-making skills to achieve peak performance with balance — not...

Owen McCree

Leadership, Life and Business coach

South Africa

Keynote speaker Owen McCree is a life and business coach with a passion for helping his clients to optimize their business strategy and ensure sustainable growth. After gaining experience through his career in the mining industry, Owen McCree...

Jason Ma

Boardroom/C-Suite Advisor & Global Business Rainmaker, Preeminent Next-Generation Leaders Mentor, Acclaimed Author, Leading Member of The B20 with The G20

USA

Keynote speaker Jason Ma believes that most people have yet to unleash their full potential. His sage advice, guidance, and network have effected many to achieve great outcomes in their own life stages and to move towards becoming the best version...

Olivier Van Duüren

Trend sensemaker, executive whisperer, sparkle builder, and author

Belgium

Our keynote speaker Olivier Van Duüren is a thought leader on personal and business transformation, whose talks help business leaders to regain their sense of spark, and to prepare for times...

Shawna Suckow

Buyer behavior expert and marketing futurist helping businesses understand the dynamic ever-changing buyer landscape

USA

Keynote speaker Shawna Suckow is an expert in customer behavior and technology and has been in the business for 20 years. Now, she travels the world to help businesses understand the dynamic ever-changing buyer landscape and adapt to future changes....

Chanelle, Lady McCoy

All-Ireland Business Champion, Business Leadership Expert and Women in Business Empowerment Guru Chanelle, Lady McCoy

Keynote speaker Chanelle, Lady McCoy co-founded Chanelle Medical, part of the multi-million pound global company Chanelle Pharmaceutical Group based in Galway, Ireland. Chanelle is also a Dragon on the Irish Dragon’s Den series and is married to...

Christian Kromme

Inspiring keynotes about the impact of technological developments on organisations and society

Netherlands

Keynote speaker Christian Kromme is an experienced tech-entrepreneur focusing on exponential technology, disruptive innovation and strategy development. He is an inspiring keynote speaker and advisor for management, board members and investors...

Lee Meadows

Experienced leadership and management professor helping clients to improve individual workplace productivity

USA

Keynote speaker Lee Meadows is an award winning Professor of Management and sought after presenter. The successful author has over 30 years of business and teaching experience. Using the combination of his theoretical as well as his practical...

Jon Christoph Berndt

Image Professional & Marketing Strategist

Germany

Leading marketing, image/branding specialist and keynote speaker Jon Christoph Berndt practices what he preaches - and that is why his presentations are so captivating and inspiring. He coaches managers, business leaders, and public figures, sharing...

Kevin Abdulrahman

Award-winning author, private coach and internationally renowned business, innovative leadership and motivational speaker

UAE

Kevin Abdulrahman is an internationally renowned business, leadership and motivational speaker. With more than 3,000 talks delivered across five continents, our keynote speaker Kevin Abdulrahman speaks to some of the world's most prominent business...

Gayle Cotton

Cross-cultural communication expert, executive coach and President of Circles Of Excellence Inc.

USA

Our keynote speaker Gayle Cotton is a cross-cultural communication specialist and highly sought after presenter. Giving presentations all over the world in the last years, she has shared her stories and knowledge with thousands of attendees. On...

Karen Cvitkovich

Global leadership development expert and business coach and consultant ensuring successful business results

USA

Keynote speaker Karen Cvitkovich is an internationally renowned business coach and expert on global leadership development. With an impressive list of past and current clients, she gives innovative and inspiring keynotes and workshops on topics...

Molly Fletcher

Successful entrepreneur, CEO, author, and president of client representation for sports and entertainment agency CSE

USA

Keynote speaker Molly Fletcher’s energy and passion for life shines through in everything she does. A trailblazer in the male-dominated sports industry, she inspires audiences using humor and personal stories of her own experiences and success as...

Byron Reese

Top Serial Entrepreneur, Technologist and Leading Futurist Byron Reese help you unlocking future opportunities

USA

Our keynote speaker Byron Reese is an non-traditional futurist and trailblazer. He provides his attendees with his vision for solving many of the worst global issues. The charismatic speaker spreads energetic optimism about the future and leaves...

Michael Solomon

Consumer Behaviour Expert & Marketing Specialist

USA

Speaker Michael Solomon is a consumer behavior strategist. He is a marketing expert with an in-depth understanding of any imaginable product. A highly sought-after keynote speaker Michael Solomon delivers state of the art results to his clients...

Sandja Brügmann

Sustainable business & communication strategist and leading Scandinavian authority on sustainable leadership

Denmark, USA

Our speaker Sandja Brügmann is a vibrant and inspiring speaker with a commitment to help people grow through her field of expertise - sustainable leadership, where she creates business cultures, where business, people and planet thrive. She is a...

Nicholas Webb

Corporate strategist and innovation expert helping organizations understand and be relevant in the hyper-connected future

USA

Our keynote speaker Nicholas Webb is an innovation specialist. The Corporate strategist can look back on 25 years of experience in advising strategy and predicting results for the world’s top brands. His ultimate client focus enables Nicholas to...

Jeff Havens

Corporate presenter and entertaining & motivational business speaker focusing on making learning fun

USA

Keynote speaker Jeff Havens is easily the most unique corporate presenter in America. He helps people succeed in various aspects of business, delivering training solutions and strategies under the motto that “improving your business doesn’t have...

Soren Kaplan

A thought-leader, Professor, and leading expert in strategic innovation, disruptive technology, and innovation culture

USA

Keynote Speaker Soren Kaplan is a leading expert in strategic innovation, disruptive technology, and innovation culture. An engaging and motivating speaker, he gives tailored keynote speeches that provide audiences with exclusive insight and...

André Taylor

Best-Selling Author, Internationally Renowned Business Visionary

USA

Our keynote speaker André Taylor is a management expert with enduring charm and piercing insight. André Taylor blends masterful storytelling from his abundance of experiences with new innovative ideas sure to invigorate all levels of the...

Kali Ilunga

Entrepreneur, innovator & speaker

USA

Our keynote speaker Kali Ilunga is a young and accomplished entrepreneur and innovator with extensive experience in creating and executing on disruptive ideas. His presentations challenge managers, CEOs and individuals to source and develop the...

Mario Pilozzi

Former CEO of Wal-Mart Canada

USA

Former CEO of Wal-Mart Canada and keynote speaker Mario Pilozzi is a business legend. He led the company through one of Canada’s most successful business transformations and into a period of unprecedented growth. With his unique and ample...

Kerstin Plehwe

Business Ranger, Speaker and Author

Germany

Keynote speaker Kerstin Plehwe is a sought after opinion leader, serial-entrepreneur, best-selling author and promoter of new approaches to leadership and change. As a longtime top-advisor to corporate and political leaders, premier TV analyst and...

Stephen Frost

Global leader in diversity and inclusion solutions helps organizations embody leadership, inclusion and success

Our keynote speaker Stephen Frost is one of the world's leading experts on inclusion, diversity, and leadership. His extensive knowledge in the field has led him around the world, where he has successfully assisted companies and worked in...

Stuart Knight

Award-winning entrepreneur, author, international blogger and hit producer helping people reaching goals

Canada

The keynote speaker Stuart Knight is an award winning entrepreneur, critically acclaimed author and hit producer. Successful businessman and hilarious presenter, Stuart Knight has inspired over one million...

Cheryl Cran

Award-winning strategic leadership expert, and future of work influencer

Canada

Our keynote speaker Cheryl Cran is a leading consultant and leadership coach with more than 20 years of consulting experience. Drawing on her exceptional insights, she provides her audiences with effective tools and advice in order to improve...

Donald Cooper

International Management & Business Speaker

Canada

Keynote speaker Donald Cooper a bottom-line business management and marketing speaker and coach. He helps to WOW target customers and shows businesses and business people how to make the most out of themselves. Drawing from real-life experience,...

Colleen Francis

Leading sales expert & speaker

Canada

Keynote speaker Colleen Francis is one of the world's leading sales experts. As founder and president of the successful sales training organization Engage Selling, she has helped numerous major corporations improve productivity using her highly...

Andy Hanselman

Expert on Customer Service & Business Success

Business success expert, author and keynote speaker Andy Hanselman teaches businesses and their people to think in '3D': Dramatically and Demonstrably different from their competitors. With more than 25 years of experience researching and working...

Javier Bajer

Cultural Architect & Business Advisor

An expert on organizational culture and business optimization, Cultural Architect and keynote speaker Javier Bajer uses his insights into human behaviour to help organizations develop positive habits and achieve their business...

Kamales Lardi

Digital Transformation & Social Media Expert

Switzerland

Our keynote speaker Kamales Lardi is a specialist in the fields of social media, digital transformation and social enterprise collaboration. The experienced consultant and published author is a highly dynamic lecturer and gives her clients deep...

Greg McKeown

Innovative strategy & high performance expert, best-selling author, a thought-leader, and a true entrepreneur

USA

Our keynote speaker Greg McKeown is a thought-leader and a true entrepreneur in the business world. With an extraordinary understanding of the factors that make people and businesses successful, he gives keynotes all around the world, sharing his...

Bill Treasurer

Business insider, leadership expert and founder and Chief Encouragement Officer at Giant Leap Consulting (GLC)

USA

The keynote speaker Bill Treasurer is the originator of "courage-building," a new development practice that is gaining wide influence in organizations around the world. An experienced business insider, he challenges the conventional wisdom on...

Brian Gareau

High performance Business Coach & Author

USA

Keynote speaker Brian Gareau lives and works under the premise of "Engaging High performance". The experienced business speaker looks back on over 30 years of corporate leadership experience and specializes in strategy. His keynotes provide clear...

Alan O’Neill MBA

Transform and inspire your people & organisation to drive change and build a high-performance customer-centric culture with The Change Agent - Alan O'Neill.

Ireland

Known as “The Change Agent”, Alan has over thirty years of experience from the front line to the board room supporting high profile brands to achieve amazing results. In a dynamic world, he knows what it takes to drive change in a business –...

Shereen H. Eltobgy

Happiness Development Diva

USA

Keynote speaker Shereen H. Eltobgy is a student of the world and embraces everything life has to offer. Shereen is a development diva and happiness Expert, she understands the importance of happiness, communication, and leadership for businesses to...

Alex Granger

Author, expert on people development, consulting specialist helps businesses and individuals to achieve growth

South Africa

Keynote speaker Alex Granger is an author and expert on people development. He is a consulting specialist, has insight into the rapidly changing business world and knows about the challenges companies have to face. Alex Granger helps businesses...

John Demartini

Global researcher and author considered one of the world’s leading authorities on human behavior and personal development

USA

As a researcher, an author and a global educator keynote speaker Dr. John Demartini is a renowned specialist in human behaviour. His extensive studies in several fields provide insightful keynotes that range from topics such as business productivity...

Sarah Willingham

Successful serial entrepreneur and leading consumer expert sharing her personal story about her way to success

Keynote speaker Sarah Willingham is an entrepreneur and leading consumer expert. She is a thriving business woman, loving mother of four and holds three business degrees. On stage, she passionately shares her story about driving for success and...

Ian Cooper

Successful entrepreneur, expert on customer service and popular speaker on how to win profitable customers and clients

Professor and keynote speaker Ian Cooper is one of Britain’s most highly sought after speakers within the field of Customer Service. His many years of speaking experience enable him to give smooth talks with a lively anecdotal style. He has...

Heather White

Heather's leading Smarter Networking Framework will create you strong connections for professional success

The keynote speaker Heather White specializes in teaching people how to network. Her Smarter Networking Framework is becoming the leading model of effective and long-term networking for careers and business development. Heather is confident that she...

Thomas Koulopoulos

Author, futurist & global thought leader provides keynotes that are inspirational, thought provoking and rich on content

USA

The renowned author and keynote speaker Thomas Koulopoulos is passionate about the leading edge business trends and technology. He has written 11 books books and several articles on the topic. Tom is a highly popular speaker and his presentations...

Colin Coulson-Thomas

Entrepreneur, professor, author and adviser on business development who has spoken at more than 200 conferences

Professor and keynote speaker Colin Coulson-Thomas is an international authority on winning business, director, board and business development, corporate transformation and future organisation - and founder director of start-up companies. He is...

Alexander Blass

Acknowledged Innovator and Entrepreneur

USA

Our keynote speaker Alexander Blass was the grand prize winner of the Top Innovator of the Year Award. He is currently one of the most in-demand and best innovation keynote speakers and as CEO and President of the Innovation Institute of America...

Successful Business Development Processes

Business development is not just a sales practice. In order to thrive adequately, multiple aspects should be considered. Specialised keynotes can help you identify who is your ideal buyer, find an effective sales strategy or take account of the importance of inbound marketing and website development.
The Business Development speakers have knowledge of companies that have shown great progress with business developments of various kinds. They offer tools and theory concerning successful business development.