The Knowledge Club™ | SPEAKERS Speakers & Experts of Knowledge Club™ 2026-2027
Alexander Bell
Leading with Attention Intelligence
Alexander Bell
Leading with Attention IntelligenceAlexander Bell is a global keynote speaker and thought leader in technology, productivity, and human connection. Inspired by his journey as a serial entrepreneur and father of three growing up in a tech-saturated world, Alexander helps people and organizations explore the impact of technology on our daily lives. In his engaging keynotes and seminars, he blends humour, history, and science to reveal the 7 rules that define our relationship with technology. At just 20, he launched his first company, growing it into a million-pound PLC. He later worked with the international tech charity Practical Action, leading collaborations with IBM, His Royal Highness King Charles III, and Business in the Community. Before turning 30, he co-founded a second startup and partnered with Google to bring Street View indoors. He then spent over a decade in Virtual Reality as Managing Director of Reality Media Group, working with clients like Warner Bros., where he captured Harry Potter’s Diagon Alley in a 360° VR experience. But it was a conversation with his 7-year-old son that sparked a new mission: helping people rethink their relationship with technology. Today, Alexander travels the world sharing his Attention Intelligence® and Tech Rules® frameworks—empowering teams and leaders to improve mindset, boost performance, and build healthier digital habits.
Chris Nel
Chris Nel is a globally recognized leadership expert and one of the world's leading authorities on Adaptive Leadership.
- Co-Founder of Quest Leadership Ltd, helping organizations develop adaptive leaders and high-performing cultures.
- One of only four Europe-based Master Facilitators of The Leadership Challenge®, working alongside leadership pioneers Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner for more than 20 years.
- Former British Army Officer and senior executive in two FTSE 100 companies, bringing extensive leadership experience across military, corporate, and board-level environments.
- International keynote speaker, executive coach, and trusted advisor to senior leaders and executive teams worldwide.
- Has worked with leading organizations including Rolls-Royce Aerospace, Hitachi, Lufthansa, Virgin Money, Texas Instruments, AVIVA, Kroll, and the UK Ministry of Defence.
- Recognized globally for helping leaders and organizations build Adaptive Capability, strengthen leadership, and successfully navigate change and transformation.
Antonio Rodriguez
Antonio Nieto-Rodriguez is one of the world's foremost experts on project management, strategy execution, and organizational transformation.
- Recognized by Harvard Business Review as "the father of modern project management" and one of the world's leading experts on strategy execution and organizational transformation.
- Ranked twice on the Thinkers50 list of the world's most influential management thinkers.
- Author of Powered by Projects: Leading Your Organization in the Transformation Age (HBR Press) and The HBR Project Management Handbook.
- Published more than 35 articles and features in Harvard Business Review, more than any other author in the field of project management.
- CEO & Founder of Projects & Co, advising more than 80 global organizations, including GSK, L'Oréal, BNP Paribas, Repsol, and Moody's.
- Former Chairman and Fellow of the Project Management Institute (PMI) and Vice President of the Association for Project Management (APM).
- International keynote speaker with more than 600 presentations delivered and over 10,000 leaders trained worldwide.
- Teaches at leading business schools and helps executives build project-driven organizations that accelerate strategy execution and transformation.
Warren Cass
Warren Cass is an internationally recognized leadership and influence expert with more than three decades of experience helping organizations build stronger leaders and higher-performing teams.
- International keynote speaker, executive facilitator, and leadership expert with over 30 years of business and entrepreneurial experience.
- Best-selling author of Influence: How to Raise Your Profile, Manage Your Reputation and Get Noticed and author of the upcoming book Deep Influence.
- Co-Founder of Hivemind Group, delivering leadership, transformation, and executive development programs worldwide.
- Entrepreneur who has founded, grown, and successfully exited multiple businesses across technology, digital services, marketing, and events.
- Trusted advisor to organizations across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Africa, helping leaders build high-performing teams, strengthen influence, and drive organizational success.
- Renowned for his engaging, practical, and results-focused approach, equipping leaders with tools they can immediately apply to improve performance and achieve lasting impact.
Happiness Effect Conference (HEC)
Happiness Effect Conference (HEC)
Happiness Effect Conference (HEC)
Happiness Effect Conference (HEC)
The Happiness Effect Conference (HEC) returns for its 8th edition, bringing together international keynote speakers, globally recognized experts, bestselling authors, business executives, and HR leaders to explore how organizations can create workplaces where people, purpose, and performance thrive.
As organizations navigate rapid transformation, evolving workforce expectations, and increasing pressure to attract and retain top talent, employee wellbeing has become a strategic driver of innovation, resilience, engagement, and sustainable business success. Organizations worldwide are increasingly treating wellbeing as a core leadership and business priority rather than simply an HR initiative.
Through inspiring keynote presentations, real-world case studies, expert panel discussions, and practical insights from internationally recognized thought leaders, HEC 2026 equips participants with proven strategies to build healthier workplace cultures, strengthen leadership, enhance employee engagement, and unlock the full potential of their people.
- Learn from internationally renowned speakers, bestselling authors, and workplace experts.
- Build a culture that enhances wellbeing, engagement, and high performance.
- Strengthen leadership that inspires trust, resilience, and purpose.
- Discover practical strategies to improve employee experience, retention, and organizational culture.
- Connect with senior executives, HR leaders, and professionals committed to shaping the future of work.
Shakil Butt
Shakil Butt is a globally recognized leadership and organizational development expert with extensive experience helping organizations develop exceptional leaders and high-performing cultures.
- Multi award-winning Chartered Fellow of the CIPD (FCIPD) and Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (FCCA).
- Accredited Action Centred Leadership and ILM trainer with more than 30 years of leadership, HR, and organizational development experience.
- Former HR Director of a global humanitarian organization operating across more than 40 countries, leading award-winning international HR and leadership initiatives.
- Former Director of HR Consulting at Green Park, advising senior leaders on leadership, organizational culture, diversity, and strategic transformation.
- Visiting Lecturer in Leadership Development at Birmingham City University.
- Recognized by HR Magazine as one of the UK's Most Influential HR Thinkers on five occasions.
- Trusted advisor to organizations including the Government of Oman, Zain Communications, Warba Bank, the UK Ministry of Justice, HM Revenue & Customs, the Department for Transport, National Highways, and numerous public and private sector organizations.
CORPORATE OLYMPICS
CORPORATE OLYMPICS
CORPORATE OLYMPICS
CORPORATE OLYMPICS
The Corporate Olympics™ returns for its 5th edition, delivering a one-of-a-kind team-building experience that combines exciting physical challenges with immersive business simulation games to develop stronger, smarter, and more connected teams.
Participants will compete in dynamic team challenges while navigating realistic business scenarios that test strategic thinking, decision-making, communication, leadership, and collaboration under pressure. Every activity is designed to strengthen workplace relationships, encourage healthy competition, and transform learning into action.
More than a team-building event, the Corporate Olympics™ is an engaging experience that inspires people to perform together, think differently, and celebrate success as one team.
Why Participate?
Participants will have the opportunity to:
- Develop leadership and strategic decision-making skills.
- Enhance communication and problem-solving abilities.
- Strengthen teamwork, collaboration, and trust.
- Build resilience, adaptability, and a healthy competitive mindset.
- Increase employee engagement while celebrating team success.
Deborah Henley
Deborah Henley is an internationally recognized leadership expert, executive coach, and award-winning speaker specializing in leadership communication, emotional intelligence, and human performance.
Her credentials include:
- International keynote speaker, executive coach, and leadership consultant specializing in leadership communication, emotional intelligence, and human performance.
- Creator of the REAL Leadership Framework—Relationships, Emotional Intelligence, Authenticity, and Legacy—helping leaders thrive in an AI-driven world.
- Author of Your Leadership Story, a finalist in the Business Book Awards, empowering leaders to communicate with authenticity and influence.
- Trusted by leading global organizations including Microsoft, Accenture, Cisco, Santander, American Express, Barclays, Goldman Sachs, the Royal Society, and the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD).
- Combines expertise in business and clinical psychology, neuroscience, emotional intelligence, and storytelling to create lasting leadership transformation.
- Delivers engaging keynotes, executive programs, and masterclasses that inspire leaders to communicate with clarity, build trust, and lead with confidence.
- Passionate about helping leaders unlock the uniquely human capabilities that drive high performance, resilience, and lasting organizational impact.
Alastair Greener
Alastair Greener is an award-winning communication expert, international keynote speaker, author, and consultant with more than three decades of experience helping leaders communicate with confidence and clarity.
- International keynote speaker, communication consultant, author, and podcast host with more than 30 years of experience helping leaders communicate with confidence and clarity.
- President (2025–2026) and Fellow of the Professional Speaking Association (UK & Ireland)—one of the highest professional recognitions for speakers in the UK.
- Author of Generationally Speaking: How to Bridge the Generation Gap and Communicate with Confidence, shortlisted for the 2026 Business Book Awards.
- Recognized specialist in leadership communication, media skills, and multigenerational workplace communication, helping organizations strengthen engagement and collaboration.
- Former television presenter and communication professional, bringing real-world expertise in presenting, interviewing, and audience engagement.
Sanita Pukite
Sanita Pukite is an internationally recognized leadership development expert, executive coach, and keynote speaker specializing in executive performance, resilience, and leadership effectiveness.
- International keynote speaker, executive coach, and leadership development expert specializing in executive performance, resilience, and leadership effectiveness.
- Creator of The Capacity Edge® framework, helping leaders build the capacity to thrive under pressure and lead through complexity and change.
- Faculty member and former leader of the INSEAD Women in Business Club, supporting executive and leadership development.
- Former Johnson & Johnson EMEA senior leader with extensive experience leading international teams and driving organizational performance.
- Trusted advisor to senior executives and leadership teams across industries, helping organizations develop resilient leaders and high-performing teams.
- Author of the forthcoming book The Capacity Edge, exploring how leaders expand their capacity to hold more, lead better, and become who the moment requires.