Thomas Castaignede played 54 times for France between 1995 and 2007. The ‘Petit Prince’, as he was known, was a mercurial rugby player with vast talent and ability. His flair and often-bleached blonde hair made him highly recognisable. When he joined Saracens in 2000 he already had a reputation as... Read more
Thomas Castaignede played 54 times for France between 1995 and 2007. The ‘Petit Prince’, as he was known, was a mercurial rugby player with vast talent and ability. His flair and often-bleached blonde hair made him highly recognisable.
When he joined Saracens in 2000 he already had a reputation as one of the most talented players in Europe if not the World. In his Five Nations Debut in 1995 he dropped a goal to beat England in the final minute to unveil himself on the world stage.
In France with the mighty Toulouse side, he helped his club win the Club Championship in 1994, 1995 and 1996 and was also a member of the side which won the inaugural European Cup. He then went on to be a star with Castres Olympique.
Since his retirement from the field, Castaignède has worked in the media, with punditry work on French and British television, and as a rugby union columnist for The Guardian. As a qualified engineers, Thomas has focused on a career in banking, bringing with him a strong sense of professionalism and teamwork.
Thomas has a warm personality and talks on winning, managing change and goal setting.
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You can book Thomas Castaignede through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Thomas's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Thomas Castaignede'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 Thomas tailored to your event.
Thomas Castaignede 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 Thomas to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Thomas Castaignede for events worldwide, subject to Thomas'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 Thomas Castaignede 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 Thomas can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Thomas Castaignede 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 Thomas can offer.
Thomas Castaignede delivers keynotes in French. 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.
Thomas Castaignede's areas of expertise include a range of business, leadership and industry subjects. To get a clear sense of Thomas'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.
Thomas Castaignede 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 Thomas'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 Thomas Castaignede 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 Thomas Castaignede, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Thomas's current availability for your dates.