Mark Foster is one of the UK’s most successful competitive swimmers. By the age of fifteen, he was the fastest swimmer in the country. During a career spanning 23 years, Mark won 51 International medals, competed at 5 Olympic Games, held World, European and Commonwealth titles and smashed 8 world... Read more
Mark Foster is one of the UK’s most successful competitive swimmers. By the age of fifteen, he was the fastest swimmer in the country. During a career spanning 23 years, Mark won 51 International medals, competed at 5 Olympic Games, held World, European and Commonwealth titles and smashed 8 world records.
In 2008, he carried out the highest honour for a British athlete, as flag bearer at the Opening Ceremony of The Olympic Games in Beijing, which he cites as one of his proudest moments.
Since retiring from the pool, Mark Foster has forged a successful career as a commentator, TV personality, public speaker, philanthropist, and brand ambassador.
Mark’s professional and personal experience has given him a unique insight into the importance of a well-balanced, healthy lifestyle and he is passionate about encouraging and educating others to make healthier, mindful life choices, via his social media, fundraising and public speaking platforms.
Following his participation on Strictly Come Dancing, Mark launched dance/fitness programme FitStepsTM, with dance professionals, Natalie Lowe and Ian Waite. He also trains and inspires the next generation of competitive swimmers via the Mark Foster Swimming Academy.
A dedicated philanthropist, Mark is patron of Anaphylaxis Campaign and Regain (in support of Tetraplegic athletes). He has also used his public profile to raise awareness for Wellchild, Sports Aid, Movember, The Prostate Cancer Charity and BT Swimathon. Since making the decision to come out publicly in 2017, he is also a spokesperson for the LGBTQ+ community, promoting compassion, equality and inclusion.
Always hungry for a challenge and well-known for his excellent sense of humour, Mark Foster appears frequently as a pundit, panellist or celebrity contestant on television. His experience at the highest competitive level, makes him a popular commentator on major sporting events such as The Olympics and The Commonwealth Games. He is a panel regular on BBC’s A Question of Sport, and has also taken part in the celebrity versions of Who Wants to Be A Millionaire, MasterChef, Mastermind and Pointless. He partnered Hayley Holt on 2008’s Strictly Come Dancing.
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Mark Foster'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 Mark tailored to your event.
Mark Foster speaks on Celebrities, Arts & Culture, Leadership, Leadership & Motivation, LGBTQ, Motivation. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Mark to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Mark Foster for events worldwide, subject to Mark'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 Mark Foster 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 Mark can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Mark Foster 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 Mark can offer.
Mark Foster 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.
Mark Foster's areas of expertise include Celebrities, Arts & Culture, Leadership, Leadership & Motivation, LGBTQ, Motivation. To get a clear sense of Mark'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.
Mark Foster can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Celebrities, Arts & Culture, Leadership, Leadership & Motivation, LGBTQ, Motivation is relevant. Details of Mark'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 Mark Foster 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 Mark Foster, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Mark's current availability for your dates.