Robert spent five years running training and consultancy programmes for entrepreneurial businesses at Warwick Business School. Running his own consultancy since 1998, he is now one of the UK’s best-known and sought-after speakers on entrepreneurship. He is not full of theoretical rhetoric; he offers practical solutions – tangible business results.... Read more
Robert spent five years running training and consultancy programmes for entrepreneurial businesses at Warwick Business School. Running his own consultancy since 1998, he is now one of the UK’s best-known and sought-after speakers on entrepreneurship.
He is not full of theoretical rhetoric; he offers practical solutions – tangible business results. Robert’s work on marketing and strategy has been widely published and acted upon by thousands of growing businesses.
Robert’s track record at helping businesses is very impressive. Add to this his broad experience at board level and you will understand how and why he uniquely adds value to all the businesses that he works with.
‘If you keep doing what you’ve always done… ……you’ll get the same results!’
Alongside his numerous speaking engagements, Robert also does consulting work for, and is personal mentor to the leaders of a number of growing businesses in the UK.
‘Decide your goals and be prepared to pay the price.’
Robert runs The Directors’ Centre, the award-winning management consultancy company.
Robert’s track record at helping businesses is very impressive. Add to this his broad experience at board level and you will understand how and why he uniquely adds value to all the businesses that he works with.
Alongside his numerous speaking engagements, Robert personally works with a select list of personal clients, acting as mentor to the managing director or the board. Typically these are fast-growth businesses, most of whom have won awards for their exceptional business performance.
Recent clients include: AirBus, Barclays, Land Rover Jaguar, Microsoft, BlackBerry, Warwick and Cranfield Business Schools, E.ON, Nando’s, Serco, Tenon, Post Office Counters, Dept for Business Innovation & Skills (BIS), Virgin, Ritz Carlton and Sandals…
As a speaker, Robert shows you and your team what you need to do to grow and develop your business.
His message works in two directions: he shows growing businesses how to be more businesslike; he shows multinationals how to be more nimble.
Robert delivers his message in a straight, honest and frank way – a way that you and your team will understand.
He helps companies as they face the challenges of growth, showing how to develop and implement strategies that focus on customers and profitability.
His books have been described as ‘truly inspirational’ by The Independent.
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Robert Craven'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 Robert tailored to your event.
Robert Craven 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 Robert to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Robert Craven for events worldwide, subject to Robert'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 Robert Craven 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 Robert can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Robert Craven 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 Robert can offer.
Robert Craven 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.
Robert Craven's areas of expertise include a range of business, leadership and industry subjects. To get a clear sense of Robert'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.
Robert Craven 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 Robert'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 Robert Craven 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 Robert Craven, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Robert's current availability for your dates.