George Lossius was the CEO of Publishing Technology plc, the largest and most influential provider of technology in the global publishing sector, until April 2014. Previously CEO of VISTA International, also a publishing systems provider, George was CEO of their operations in France, the USA and then globally. In 2007,... Read more
George Lossius was the CEO of Publishing Technology plc, the largest and most influential provider of technology in the global publishing sector, until April 2014. Previously CEO of VISTA International, also a publishing systems provider, George was CEO of their operations in France, the USA and then globally. In 2007, recognising the need to become highly active in the digital and online publishing arena, George led the reverse takeover of Ingenta, so establishing Publishing Technology as the first full service digital and print publishing systems provider, as well as listing the business on the London Stock Exchange.
Whilst in the grips of global recession, George decided that, as the publishing sector was changing so radically in its shift to digital and the global market, rather than retrenching on its core products and markets, it was time to invest heavily in creating fresh new product for the new age of publishing and pushing the business to operate across the world, and catch the digital trend at the back end of the recession.
With more than 20 years in the publishing sector now, George Lossius has started technology and publishing consulting businesses in France, Brazil and most recently in China. Each has provided its own unique challenges, but leading the business into China and in the first year creating certainly the largest digital publications import gateway (www.cnpereading.com) the country had seen, brought George very quickly into close business relationships with key publishing individuals in China. In 2013 he was appointed by the State Council for Information to the China Book International (CBI) Advisory Board.
With extensive experience of talking at industry events worldwide, George delivers on the one hand a chilling view of the changes afoot, and on the other, an optimistic outlook for the opportunities publishing and any industry face during a period of seismic shift.
George Lossius is British and Norwegian, has lived and/or worked in several European countries as well as the USA and Argentina, and speaks French, Norwegian and Dutch as well as some Spanish.
“IT has for long periods been the servant of business, but in today’s world it is the creator of trends of major significance. In most businesses these days, information technology needs to be viewed as a science that will inform consumer and business behaviour, and few businesses are set up for this change.”
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George Lossius'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 George tailored to your event.
George Lossius 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 George to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book George Lossius for events worldwide, subject to George'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 George Lossius 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 George can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief George Lossius 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 George can offer.
George Lossius delivers keynotes in French. 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.
George Lossius's areas of expertise include a range of business, leadership and industry subjects. To get a clear sense of George'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.
George Lossius 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 George'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 George Lossius is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
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