Sinclair Beecham graduated from the Polytechnic of Central London in 1983 after studying Urban Estate Management, where he met Julian Metcalfe. He then joined Crest Estates, a property developer as development and marketing executive. He then teamed up with his partner Julian Metcalfe to form Pret A Manger. In 2001... Read more
Sinclair Beecham graduated from the Polytechnic of Central London in 1983 after studying Urban Estate Management, where he met Julian Metcalfe. He then joined Crest Estates, a property developer as development and marketing executive.
He then teamed up with his partner Julian Metcalfe to form Pret A Manger.
In 2001 McDonald’s reached an agreement to acquire a minority interest in Pret A Manger. Founders Julian Metcalfe and Sinclair Beecham said, “Since opening the first Pret A Manger in 1986, we have been obsessed with selling good natural food to people who are in a rush at lunchtime. After 14 years, we are fortunate to have thousands of loyal customers in the U.K. and many visitors who have urged us to open Pret A Manger abroad. But to do this, we need a huge amount of support. Every new country will be an enormous challenge.”
In 2008 Sinclair Beecham, Julian Metcalfe and McDonald’s sold a further stake in Pret A Manger. The management team including Sinclair retain approximately 25% of the business. McDonald’s is no longer a shareholder. Sinclair remains on the Board of Pret A Manger.
Sinclair Beecham was a Non Executive Director of Virgin Active until 2005 when a majority stake was sold back to Virgin Group with 20 Health Clubs in the UK, 8 in Italy, 6 in Spain and 77 in South Africa. He was also a Non-Executive director of Molton Brown until it was sold to Kao in 2005. Sinclair has now moved into the hotel business. He is the Founder and Chairman of The Hoxton Hotel, a 208-bed hotel in Shoreditch, East London which opened in September 2006.
Pret A Manger is recognised as a leader in customer service and staff motivation, and Sinclair Beecham is a powerful speaker on the factors behind the success of all his business ventures.
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Sinclair Beecham'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 Sinclair tailored to your event.
Sinclair Beecham 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 Sinclair to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Sinclair Beecham for events worldwide, subject to Sinclair'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 Sinclair Beecham 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 Sinclair can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Sinclair Beecham 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 Sinclair can offer.
Sinclair Beecham 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.
Sinclair Beecham's areas of expertise include a range of business, leadership and industry subjects. To get a clear sense of Sinclair'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.
Sinclair Beecham 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 Sinclair'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 Sinclair Beecham 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 Sinclair Beecham, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Sinclair's current availability for your dates.