One of Britain’s most respected business leaders, Archie Norman has led transformational change at major retailers including Asda, Coles and Marks & Spencer. A former FTSE 100 Chairman and Member of Parliament, he brings unparalleled insight into leadership, turnarounds and corporate governance.... Read more
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Archie Norman is one of Britain’s most respected business leaders, with an extensive track record in business transformation, retail and value creation. He was appointed Chairman of Marks & Spencer in September 2017 and has played a central role in the transformation of one of Britain’s most iconic retailers.
Earlier in his career, Archie was part of the team that built Kingfisher into one of Britain’s leading general merchandise retailers. In 1991, he became Chief Executive of Asda, leading its transformation over the following eight years before the business was sold to Walmart in 1999. He later led the turnaround of Energis and played a significant role in the transformation of Coles Group in Australia.
Archie has also served as Chairman of ITV, Hobbycraft and Lazard UK, and as Lead Non-Executive Director at the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy from 2016 to 2020. He has extensive experience building and leading high-performing management teams through periods of significant organisational change.
Alongside his business career, Archie served as a Member of Parliament for eight years and was the first and only FTSE 100 Chairman to be elected to Parliament. During his political career, he served as Chief Executive of the Conservative Party and as a member of the Shadow Cabinet. He later co-founded the think tank Policy Exchange.
Previously the youngest partner at McKinsey & Company, Archie holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and an MA from the University of Cambridge. In 2023, he was named The Sunday Times Businessman of the Year.
His current roles include Chairman of Marks & Spencer, Chairman of M Group Services, Senior Independent Director at Bridgepoint Group plc and Adviser to Coles Group.
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Archie Norman speaks on Business & Management, Leadership, Leadership & Motivation, Organisation, Performance. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Archie to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Archie Norman for events worldwide, subject to Archie'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 Archie Norman 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 Archie can accommodate.
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Archie Norman 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.
Archie Norman's areas of expertise include Business & Management, Leadership, Leadership & Motivation, Organisation, Performance. To get a clear sense of Archie'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.
Archie Norman can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Business & Management, Leadership, Leadership & Motivation, Organisation, Performance is relevant. Details of Archie'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.
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