Graeme Smith was captain of the South African cricket team from 2003-14, and widely recognised as the most successful Test cricket captain of all time. Smith took over the captaincy of the South African team aged 22, when cricket in his country was in turmoil following scandal, failure and political... Read more
Graeme Smith was captain of the South African cricket team from 2003-14, and widely recognised as the most successful Test cricket captain of all time.
Smith took over the captaincy of the South African team aged 22, when cricket in his country was in turmoil following scandal, failure and political difficulties. He captained the national team in 108 of his 117 matches and is one of the very few people who have captained their country in over 100 Test matches. Under his leadership and guidance, Smith led South Africa to the No 1 ranking in World Cricket.
Apart from his phenomenal achievements as captain, Smith holds numerous other records in cricket, one being the highest scoring foreign batsmen at Lords the home of cricket with a score of 259. His greatest legacy however is changing the landscape of cricket in South Africa, by embracing diversity and developing a strong culture and value system within the national team dubbed Protea Fire, which has become the mantra of all South African cricket teams.
Smith is now involved in a variety of business ranging from fuel supply to insurance. In 2016 he started a company that manufactures supplies for the restaurant and catering trade.
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You can book Graeme Smith through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Graeme's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Graeme Smith'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 Graeme tailored to your event.
Graeme Smith 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 Graeme to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Graeme Smith for events worldwide, subject to Graeme'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 Graeme Smith 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 Graeme can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Graeme Smith 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 Graeme can offer.
Graeme Smith 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.
Graeme Smith's areas of expertise include a range of business, leadership and industry subjects. To get a clear sense of Graeme'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.
Graeme Smith 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 Graeme'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 Graeme Smith 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 Graeme Smith, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Graeme's current availability for your dates.