As a Leading Global Business Strategist, Brian Bacon has been involved in more than 30 successful corporate turnarounds and is the creator of one of the world’s most successful leadership development programs with over 200,000 alumni from 90 countries. Brian is a pioneer and thought leader on the role of... Read more
As a Leading Global Business Strategist, Brian Bacon has been involved in more than
30 successful corporate turnarounds and is the creator of one of the world’s most successful leadership development programs with over 200,000 alumni from 90 countries.
Brian is a pioneer and thought leader on the role of business in society; he is a former President of the World Business Academy in Washington; a visiting scholar at the International Institute of Labour Studies in Geneva and a member of the EU international think tank on Social-Cohesion.
He was a special advisor in government reform to President Fox in Mexico 2000-2006 and was awarded the Presidents Innova Award in 2007. He has been an advisor to the Swedish Government for over a decade and was the leading consultant in the modernisation of the Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs; he is a special advisor to NATO and the Folke Bernadotte Academy, a Swedish government agency dedicated to improving the quality and effectiveness of international conflict and peacemaking operations.
Brian has been an advisor in innovation and organisational reform to the Governments of Australia, Ireland, Holland, Canada, Brazil, Chile, Mexico, Thailand and Sweden. He is presently advising the United Nations Department of Political Affairs in Strategic Focusing for prevention of violent conflict in international affairs.
He is a celebrated speaker on the international circuit on the subjects of leadership, strategic focusing and the role of values in organisational transformation. As a leading global business strategist, Brian Bacon is the leading consultant to the CEOs and top management of numerous multinational corporations including Telefónica, O2, AkzoNobel, METRO AG, Ericsson, Coca-Cola, BP, NXP, Barclay’s, Unilever, McDonald’s, Sandvik, GE, Pharmacia, SAAB, British Aerospace and Volvo.
Brian is the founder and President of Oxford Leadership with offices in the UK, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Denmark, Hong Kong, USA, Brazil, Mexico, Australia and operations in 16 countries. He is a Member of the Global Leadership Council of Michel Nobel Harriet Fulbright Institute of Business Technology Management in USA; a Member of the Advisory Board of European Management Institute, London.
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You can book Brian Bacon through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Brian's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Brian Bacon'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 Brian tailored to your event.
Brian Bacon 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 Brian to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Brian Bacon for events worldwide, subject to Brian'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 Brian Bacon 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 Brian can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Brian Bacon 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 Brian can offer.
Brian Bacon 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.
Brian Bacon's areas of expertise include a range of business, leadership and industry subjects. To get a clear sense of Brian'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.
Brian Bacon 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 Brian'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 Brian Bacon 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 Brian Bacon, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Brian's current availability for your dates.