Jean Tomlin is a global business leader with 37 years’ experience working alongside CEOs and across multiple stakeholders in the private and public sectors. Jean mobilised the UK’s largest peace-time workforce of 200,000, including the universally-acclaimed 70,000 Games Makers, for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. She went on... Read more
Jean Tomlin is a global business leader with 37 years’ experience working alongside CEOs and across multiple stakeholders in the private and public sectors.
Jean mobilised the UK’s largest peace-time workforce of 200,000, including the universally-acclaimed 70,000 Games Makers, for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. She went on to found Tomlin & Co and took up a range of Non-Executive Board Directorships.
Jean is currently a Non-Executive Board Director of J Sainsbury plc, Independent Board Director of Michael Kors (NYSE), Trustee Board Director of Join In (London 2012 Volunteering Legacy) and a Trustee Board Director of Step Up To Serve (HRH Prince of Wales).
As Director of Human Resources, Workforce and Accreditation for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Jean managed an exceptional team and was accountable for: Organisation Development, Recruitment and Training, HR Operations, Diversity and Inclusion, Risk Mitigation and Contingency Planning.
Earlier in her career, she worked in areas as varied as Workforce Deployment and Outplacement/Talent Marketing. She was Group HR Director at Marks & Spencer plc, a founder member and HR Director at Egg plc (the UK’s first Internet bank), Organisation Change Consultant at British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), and Sales & Operations Director at Prudential Direct (Prudential Assurance Co).
Jean has also worked extensively in the Public Sector, including: Commissioner for Judicial Appointments; Board member and Chair of Remuneration Committee, Greenwich Healthcare Trust; Member, Race Relations Advisory Board; Board member, Student Loans Company; Member, National Curriculum Advisory Board.
Jean has received numerous Awards and Recognition including Order of the British Empire (OBE) for Services to the Olympic and Paralympic Games. She is an experienced public speaker on a range of topics including Leadership and Organisation Transformation.
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You can book Jean Tomlin through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Jean's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Jean Tomlin'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 Jean tailored to your event.
Jean Tomlin 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 Jean to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Jean Tomlin for events worldwide, subject to Jean'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 Jean Tomlin 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 Jean can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Jean Tomlin 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 Jean can offer.
Jean Tomlin 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.
Jean Tomlin's areas of expertise include a range of business, leadership and industry subjects. To get a clear sense of Jean'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.
Jean Tomlin 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 Jean'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 Jean Tomlin 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 Jean Tomlin, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Jean's current availability for your dates.