A native of the USA, Kelly Odell has been living and working in Europe for the past 25 years. Holding both a degree in theology and an MBA he is sometimes called the “Pastor turned Businessman”. As a popular, much sought after speaker, Kelly delivers a humorous, thought provoking and... Read more
A native of the USA, Kelly Odell has been living and working in Europe for the past 25 years. Holding both a degree in theology and an MBA he is sometimes called the “Pastor turned Businessman”. As a popular, much sought after speaker, Kelly delivers a humorous, thought provoking and entertaining perspective on how successful organizations can win in today’s fast paced global business environment. Kelly shares openly from his experience of successes and failures in driving change in global corporations.
Kelly works today as a speaker and educator and has spoken to audiences across the globe on topics in the areas of Change Management, Leadership, Motivation and Sales/Marketing and always with a strong focus on execution! How can organizations get all their stakeholders interests aligned in order to move from knowing what to do to actually getting it done? How do we move from strategy to execution?
Kelly Odell has many years’ management experience in global corporations including Managing Director for Whirlpool Corporation in Sweden; VP Sales Volvo Cars, Sweden, President, Telia Mobile Sweden; and Senior Vice President, Head of Marketing, for TeliaSonera Corporation, the largest telecom operator in the Nordic region. Kelly has received many awards as a public speaker and has been featured in numerous publications and was recently highlighted by Veckans Affärer (one of Sweden’s leading weekly business magazines) as one of Sweden’s most influential foreigners.
Kelly typically speaks on Change Management, Leadership, and Motivation. He is also the author of much acclaimed “World’s Shortest Marketing Plan”. Following are a few of the titles from speeches:
Change Management – Creating Lasting Change: Are you sailing on the winds of change or just getting blown around?
Leadership – The Ten Commandments for Leaders: Straight talk about how “ordinary” people can become extraordinary leaders.
Marketing – The Worlds Shortest Marketing Plan: Getting to the heart of emotive marketing!
Feedback:
“We were thrilled with Kelly’s presentation! Kelly Odell is entertaining, thought provoking and insightful.”
–Cecilia Ornroth, Ericsson Corporation
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Kelly Odell'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 Kelly tailored to your event.
Kelly Odell 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 Kelly to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Kelly Odell for events worldwide, subject to Kelly'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 Kelly Odell 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 Kelly can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Kelly Odell 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 Kelly can offer.
Kelly Odell 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.
Kelly Odell's areas of expertise include a range of business, leadership and industry subjects. To get a clear sense of Kelly'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.
Kelly Odell 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 Kelly'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 Kelly Odell 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 Kelly Odell, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Kelly's current availability for your dates.