Keynote Speeches

Rowan Speaking

Rowan Gibson is one of the world’s busiest and most popular public speakers. In just the last two years alone, he has addressed audiences (from both the private and public sector) in 36 countries around the globe.

In his years on the public speaking circuit, Rowan has shared the stage with well-known celebrities like Neil Armstrong, Ken Blanchard, Deepak Chopra, Bill Clinton, Jim Collins, Newt Gingrich, Guy Kawasaki, John Naisbitt, Bertrand Piccard, Jonas Ridderstråle, Alvin Toffler and Fons Trompenaars. His speaking engagements have often been arranged as follow-ups to high caliber speakers like Rudi Giuliani, Gary Hamel, Kjell Nordstrom and Tom Peters.

Rowan is represented internationally by several of the world’s leading speaking bureaus. He can be booked for keynote speeches, public seminars, innovation masterclasses, in-company presentations, and exclusive executive summits. His keynotes are usually of 60 or 90 minute duration. Executive summits and in-company presentations and can be scheduled for 2 or 3 hours. Rowan’s public seminars are either half-day or full-day, and his Innovation Masterclasses are usually two- or three-day events.

Rowan’s speeches, presentations and masterclasses are always tailor-made to fit each audience, industry sector and event format. He endeavors, wherever possible, to use business cases and examples that are relevant to the specific audience. Rowan uses very graphic Powerpoint slides – each typically features just one powerful image and a single statement –which makes his presentations extremely dynamic. He is constantly updating his slides with cutting-edge material and up-to-the-minute business news.

Please visit the homepage for an overview of Rowan’s recent speaking engagements, as well as an archive of past events.

Previous clients

Here is what clients are saying:

“ Brilliant.” Renault
“Inspiring.” CAP Gemini Ernst & Young
“Amazing presentation…pushing us forward.” Microsoft
“Excellent insight.” Nokia
“Professional and lively.” Roche
“Good mix of humor and serious business insight.” Carlson Wagonlit
“Fantastic presentation.” Steelcase
“A pleasure to hear.” Mövenpick
“Dynamic and engaging.” Sonae
“Thought-provoking.” Vecta
“Rowan got the top score in our evaluations.” The Concours Group
“Opened the eyes of our executives.” UPM Kymmene
“Powerful and very engaging - also visually.” Martin Currie
“The best speaker of the whole event.” Management Events
“Rowan is alive, he knows how to inspire.” Investec
“Smart and entertaining.” GRUNDCONSULT
“Very enlightening.” Ülemiste City