Andy Hadfield is a digital native and is fascinated with the impact it is having on our lives and businesses. An entertaining and compelling personality, Andy speaks with authority and insight about the new shape of life, work and play in the digital world. He has played in every corner... Read more
Andy Hadfield is a digital native and is fascinated with the impact it is having on our lives and businesses. An entertaining and compelling personality, Andy speaks with authority and insight about the new shape of life, work and play in the digital world.
He has played in every corner of the digital industry, launching his first startup at age 19 – getALife (gAL) was a social network before the word was even invented. A political and community mouthpiece for South African students between 1997 and 2005, the site was covered on every major media platform, including Time Magazine.
He then spent the next 7 years honing his strategic skills across a range of industries, including finance, professional services, construction and media. With The Virtual Works, this included building the digital platform that underpins “The Deloitte Way”, a real time strategic assessment, staff engagement and reward programme. He was also involved in creating South Africa’s first monetised niche social network, DesignMind, which drives communication and collaboration across the construction industry.
At FNB, Andy helped develop a team to manage digital strategy across the consumer banking segment. This included projects such as corporate crowdsourcing, the bank’s first official Facebook presence, a major overhaul of the consumer website and a world-class “Amazon-style” online sales system – so you can get FNB products in under 10 minutes.
Out of corporate and back into the entrepreneurial space, Andy spends some time with a few (highly innovative, highly awesome) corporate clients, but his passion really lies in his startup. Real Time Wine is a retail discovery engine and consumer review community for the wine industry. It’s the mobile application and social community for everyone who enjoys wine, not just those who understand it.
Andy Hadfield is a regular speaker on the African circuit, has flown the South African flag at SXSW (with a talk called You Don’t Need Bandwidth To Be Awesome) and often works with the internationally renowned FutureWorld Group.
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You can book Andy Hadfield through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Andy's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Andy Hadfield's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Andy tailored to your event.
Andy Hadfield speaks on a range of business, leadership and industry subjects. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Andy to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Andy Hadfield for events worldwide, subject to Andy's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Andy Hadfield is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Andy can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Andy Hadfield on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Andy can offer.
Andy Hadfield delivers keynotes in English. This profile may not list every language available; ask London Speaker Bureau to confirm. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Andy Hadfield's areas of expertise include a range of business, leadership and industry subjects. To get a clear sense of Andy's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
Andy Hadfield can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in a range of business, leadership and industry subjects is relevant. Details of Andy's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Andy Hadfield is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Andy Hadfield, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Andy's current availability for your dates.