Matthew is an internationally recognised thought-leader on innovation, creativity, strategy, design-thinking, and lean-thinking. Working as a solo advisor and coach, he specialises in helping senior executives and teams craft winning strategies and innovative approaches that result in sustainable, competitive advantages. May has written five books on innovative thinking, his latest... Read more
Matthew is an internationally recognised thought-leader on innovation, creativity, strategy, design-thinking, and lean-thinking.
Working as a solo advisor and coach, he specialises in helping senior executives and teams craft winning strategies and innovative approaches that result in sustainable, competitive advantages.
May has written five books on innovative thinking, his latest being Winning the Brain Game: Fixing the 7 Fatal Flaws of Thinking. His previous include The Laws of Subtraction, In Pursuit of Elegance, The Shibumi Strategy, and The Elegant Solution.
May writes the bimonthly “Brain Game” column for Inc. magazine, and his work has appeared in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Strategy+Business, The Rotman Magazine, Fast Company, and Harvard Business Review.
Above all, May is a practitioner of business strategy and innovation with powerful lessons from years at various companies ranging from small startups to companies as large and multinational as Toyota, where he spent eight years as a full-time advisor.
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You can book Matthew May through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Matthew's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Matthew May'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 Matthew tailored to your event.
Matthew May 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 Matthew to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Matthew May for events worldwide, subject to Matthew'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 Matthew May 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 Matthew can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Matthew May 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 Matthew can offer.
Matthew May 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.
Matthew May's areas of expertise include a range of business, leadership and industry subjects. To get a clear sense of Matthew'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.
Matthew May 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 Matthew'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 Matthew May 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 Matthew May, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Matthew's current availability for your dates.