John is a world authority on corporate responsibility and sustainable capitalism, a bestselling author and highly regarded thought leader. He is also the founder of, and chief-pollinator at Volans. John has helped create and incubate movements and shape initiatives like the Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes, the Global Reporting Initiative, and... Read more
John is a world authority on corporate responsibility and sustainable capitalism, a bestselling author and highly regarded thought leader. He is also the founder of, and chief-pollinator at Volans.
John has helped create and incubate movements and shape initiatives like the Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes, the Global Reporting Initiative, and B Lab UK. He was a faculty member of the World Economic Forum from 2002-2008. And in 2009, he was named fourth in an international survey of the top 100 CSR leaders, after Al Gore, Barack Obama, and the late Anita Roddick.
John has addressed over 1,000 conferences globally and served on over 80 boards and advisory boards. He has won numerous awards including the prestigious World Sustainability Award, and is the author or co-author of 21 books, the latest being a memoir and manifesto: Tickling Sharks.
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You can book John Elkington through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with John's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
John Elkington'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 John tailored to your event.
John Elkington speaks on Business & Management, Cities & Environment, Climate, Future of Work, Leadership. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with John to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book John Elkington for events worldwide, subject to John'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 John Elkington 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 John can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief John Elkington 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 John can offer.
John Elkington 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.
John Elkington's areas of expertise include Business & Management, Cities & Environment, Climate, Future of Work, Leadership. To get a clear sense of John'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.
John Elkington can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Business & Management, Cities & Environment, Climate, Future of Work, Leadership is relevant. Details of John'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 John Elkington 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 John Elkington, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check John's current availability for your dates.