Kevin Gaskell.
Kevin Gaskell is the former CEO of Porsche, Lamborghini and BMW.
Recognised as the ‘man who fixes businesses’, Kevin is known for leading hugely successful turnarounds at Porsche and BMW. Today, he remains actively involved in numerous companies worldwide as both an investor and founder, including the UK's fastest-growing alternative fibre network provider, ITS Technology. One of the UK's Top 40 business leaders, his entrepreneurial approach and focus on innovative strategies and high-performance cultures have driven sustained business growth and success across multiple sectors.
Beyond the boardroom, Kevin has climbed the world's highest mountains, walked to the North and South Poles, and holds world records for the fastest rows across both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. This remarkable blend of extreme endurance achievements and business acumen informs his unique perspective on leadership, resilience, and peak performance. His most recent book, Catching Giants (2022), was shortlisted for Business Book of the Year, distilling the lessons learned from both his entrepreneurial ventures and extraordinary adventures into actionable insights for leaders and organisations.
keynote speeches.
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Drawing on his extensive experience as a business leader in good and bad times, Kevin looks at the significance of a clear vision, robust strategy and effective execution, along with the importance of aligning goals, building trust, and empowering individuals, to help transform and build world-class companies. Whether you need to build or reenergise an organisation, Kevin provides the approach and the tools.
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Overcoming a fear of disruption and change allows leaders to recognise opportunities, set goals and dare to dream. This speech highlights the significance of embracing turbulence as a lever for growth, shares the tools and processes used to inspire and motivate teams, instil a sense of purpose, and generate positive excitement in the face of uncertainty.
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To successfully navigate the ever-changing digital era, companies and employees need to be on guard and agile. This talk explores the importance of a clear vision for a companies’ digital journey, and the alignment of team activities in driving successful digital transformation initiatives.
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frequently asked questions.
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Kevin focuses on leadership, transformation, execution, performance culture, and how organisations build resilient, empowered teams in times of change and disruption.
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He is typically engaged for keynote-style sessions across conferences, corporate events, and internal or external organisational programmes, particularly where leaders are focused on performance, strategy, and long-term organisational effectiveness.
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Beyond keynote presentations, he delivers in-depth workshops and masterclasses, either as standalone sessions or as follow-ups to keynote talks, allowing organisations to explore strategy, execution, and leadership alignment in greater depth and apply ideas within their specific context.
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His work is particularly relevant to organisations facing transformation, turnaround, growth challenges, digital disruption, or the need to re-energise culture and execution.
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He engages with senior leaders, executive teams, and professional audiences across a wide range of sectors.
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His approach is practical, direct, and experience-led, grounded in real-world leadership and organisational change.
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He adapts his insights to organisational context and leadership reality, focusing on principles rather than operational detail.
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With many years of international speaking experience, Kevin Gaskell's leadership and performance insights resonate effectively across global audiences and diverse business contexts.
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Pricing for Kevin is influenced by factors such as event location, format, and time commitment. Speaking Office ensures fee consistency across all enquiries, whether via speaker bureaus or direct clients, so that pricing remains aligned and non-competitive across channels. Accurate and up-to-date pricing can be provided once event details are shared, ensuring alignment with both the client’s requirements and Kevin’s long-term positioning.
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Speaking Office aims to respond promptly to all enquiries regarding Kevin typically within one business day. Response times may vary slightly depending on event complexity and time zone, but all enquiries are handled with care and attention.
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Kevin is available for virtual and hybrid events, as well as in-person engagements, depending on availability and event requirements. Speaking Office can advise on the most appropriate format based on audience, objectives, and technical considerations.
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Advance booking is recommended for Kevin particularly for peak periods and international events. While shorter lead times can be accommodated, early enquiry allows for greater flexibility and planning.
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