Chris Holmes MBE

Advocate for the potential of technology and benefits of ED&I

Speaker fees:

In-person: £3k-£5k
Virtual: £3k-£5k

Topics:

Vulnerability and Teamwork
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Leadership & Peak Performance
2
Future Trends & AI
2
Inclusive Culture

Lord (Chris) Holmes is Britain’s most successful Paralympic swimmer winning a total of 9 golds, 5 silvers and 1 bronze.

Chris is a passionate advocate for the potential of technology and the benefits of diversity and inclusion.

In Parliament he has been a member of Select Committees on Democracy and Digital Technologies, Intergenerational Fairness, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Skills, Social Mobility and Financial Exclusion and has published reports on Distributed Ledger Technologies and Reducing Friction in International Trade.

This enthusiasm for the opportunities of the 4th Industrial Revolution and expertise in diversity and inclusion make him a popular public speaker.

Chris has extensive experience of public speaking in the UK and abroad. His repertoire includes keynotes, after dinner speeches, conference and panel session chairing and interview or fireside chats.

His personable nature and relaxed style works well for virtual events and he has received great feedback from recent engagements. His life experience teaches any audience that no matter the obstacle, anything is possible and he communicates this powerful message with incredible warmth, humour and humility.

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Featured topics include

A personal and moving story about a young boy from the Midlands who never expected to become the first person to enter the House of Lords with a guide dog!

A compelling illustration of the essential role of vulnerability and trust in effective teamwork.

How to build an inclusive culture is always a top speech topic but these titles are an example of the way in which Chris works closely with clients to personalise his presentations and ensure they are just right for each organisation.

What does an ‘AI’ future mean for humans? Chris sat on the Lords Select Committee on AI and is an expert on DLT/blockchain and various emerging technologies.

Covid accelerated trends we couldn’t have imagined just three years ago but how do we ensure hybrid working provides personalised employee experiences and increased productivity and better business outcomes.

What people say

Chris Holmes was excellent and was a perfect choice for our event! He was funny, down to earth and very inspiring – we had great feedback from our Trustees and guests, thank you Chris Holmes .

Director – The Garfield Foundation

Excellent, Chris Holmes has a very relaxed and engaging style – our guests warmed to him immediately. He is very perceptive about the audience present and adapted his talk to suit them – a very unique man in that respect. He was humorous and thought provoking and did exactly what we asked him to do. Chris Holmes is a warm, genuine, funny and inspiring speaker. It’s quite something to hold a restless audience’s attention at the end of a very long day.

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