James Ashton is a financial writer and commentator. He is also a popular event host, conference facilitator, panel curator and moderator. A former senior newspaper editor, James has written extensively on the UK economy, business, leadership and technology. As a result he has interviewed hundreds of company leaders in a 20-year career. He also presents […]
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Nicki Chapman
Nicki Chapman is now best known for presenting such programmes as the BBC’s Wanted Down Under and Escape to the Country. Instantly recognisable and hugely likeable, Nicki’s is in constant demand as a TV presenter and radio host.
A gifted speaker and highly skilled event host, Nicki brings a real sparkle to every event. She is still heralded as one of the music business’s best known PR’s working with Bowie, Take That and The Spice Girls amongst others
Dickie Arbiter LVO
The best known of all the former press secretaries to HM The Queen, Dickie Arbiter is the man the world’s press always call upon for first class and expert opinion.
His experience of working closely with HM The Queen and other leading Royals makes him undeniably the only Royal Commentator to have such unique knowledge for whatever the reason be it weddings, deaths, births, celebrations, overseas visits, scandals, incidents and general interest stories.
At the Palace from 1988 to 2000 Dickie was responsible for organising the media coverage for Princess Diana’s funeral. He retired from the Palace in 2000
A broadcaster and journalist with over fifty years experience covering royalty, heads of state, and other globally recognised personalities, Dickie is an outstanding speaker, lecturer and media trainer.
Dickie’s memoirs, On Duty with the Queen was published by Blink in Oct 2014.
Sue Hayward
From Sky News to BBC Your Money and Radio 2’s Jeremy Vine Show to BBC Breakfast Sue is a regular money guest on both television and radio. From discussing the country’s economy while on a construction site for BBC Breakfast to sharing her tips on ways to cut the cost of car insurance on Sky News Sunrise Sue is equally at home in the studio or on location.
Sue’s known for her friendly and practical approach when talking money and consumer issues and always has plenty of moneysaving tips to share.
Sue has a wealth of experience behind her and has written for nearly every magazine or newspaper on the market from the Independent on Sunday, Sunday Times and Daily Express to more recently the Sun, Guardian and Observer. After writing her first money column for Bella magazine Sue’s since contributed to numerous women’s magazines including Prima, Essentials, Woman, Woman & Home, Choice and Good Housekeeping along with having her own weekly Money Talk column in My Weekly.
An established international author Sue’s written two books; ‘How To Get The Best Deal’ a pocket friendly book packed with savvy ways to get more power for your pound and ‘Women Leading’ which was translated into both Chinese and Spanish
Lynne Crowther
Lynne is a highly experienced social media consultant who has developed and implemented award winning online content for many blue chip organisations. She is a digital and social media lecturer and mentor, a successful food blogger and a digital awards judge.
Bill Tidy MBE
Phenomenally talented cartoonist, author, writer, TV and radio presenter and entertaining speaker, Bill is renowned for his unique wit, lightening delivery and indomitable style. He is also known for his truly memorable cartoon strips such as The Fosdyke Saga and The Cloggies. An exceptional talent combined with an innate ability to tailor highly amusing presentations to any theme irrespective of whether he is presenting a programme or delivering an after dinner speech, however sensitive or diverse the subject matter may be, entertains audiences around the world.