Dave Brailsford is the Performance Director of Team GB’s Cycling Team. Having achieved heroic success in London 2012, Dave is an exceptional motivational and teamwork speaker ideal to inspire any audience at a corporate event. In 2008, the Team GB Cycling team returned from Beijing adorned with fourteen medals –... Read more
Dave Brailsford is the Performance Director of Team GB’s Cycling Team. Having achieved heroic success in London 2012, Dave is an exceptional motivational and teamwork speaker ideal to inspire any audience at a corporate event.
In 2008, the Team GB Cycling team returned from Beijing adorned with fourteen medals – including eight of the nineteen golds, becoming one of the most successful in the games’ history. This triumph brought Dave much critical acclaim, including the BBC Sports Personality of the Year – Coach Award (an honor previously bestowed on Sir Alex Ferguson, Sir Clive Woodward, and Enzo Calzaghe), and a CBE.
Dave spent four years as a competitive cyclist in France before returning to the UK to study for his first degree in Sports Science. He subsequently went on to study for an MBA at Sheffield Business School.
Dave has been involved in cycling throughout his career and was first employed by the GB Team as a consultant following the advent of lottery funding. He then moved on to become Programmes’ Director before becoming Performance Director. He brings to the role a blend of sporting knowledge and business acumen, which he has utilized to lead and develop the team into one of the most respected and successful Olympic Programs across all sports.
Brian Cookson, British Cycling President, said: “Dave’s progress and achievements since joining us a few years ago have been remarkable. His enthusiasm and professionalism, combined with his love for our sport and commitment to his job, are second to none, and I have every confidence that he will achieve even more in his role with us in the future.”
Dave speaks about the importance of focus, motivation, and teamwork, and how leaders must deal with different people and their reactions to success and failure.
Dave Brailsford sits on a powerful three-person committee running the football operations of Manchester United.
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Dave Brailsford'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 Dave tailored to your event.
Dave Brailsford 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 Dave to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Dave Brailsford for events worldwide, subject to Dave'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 Dave Brailsford 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 Dave can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Dave Brailsford 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 Dave can offer.
Dave Brailsford 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.
Dave Brailsford's areas of expertise include a range of business, leadership and industry subjects. To get a clear sense of Dave'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.
Dave Brailsford 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 Dave'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 Dave Brailsford 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 Dave Brailsford, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Dave's current availability for your dates.