Russell Beck

With a rich and diverse background of experience spanning continents and industries Russell has led billion-dollar engineering projects, been European Head of Talent for Yahoo! and Managing Director of a £120 million turnover outsourcing business. He works with organisations delivering keynotes, interactive workshops and bespoke development programmes helping them make sense of and prepare for the future.

“The pace of change has never been this fast…. and yet it will never be this slow again.”

Today’s world is more complex and uncertain than ever before with threats and opportunities coming at us seemingly overnight and from places we least expect. Leading is hard at the best of times, but today’s leaders must tackle an increasingly complex range of issues, seeking to maintain strategic focus whilst facing a multitude of distractions from talent acquisition and retention, hybrid work environments, future skills, innovation, creativity, sustainability…. The list seems endless, yet failing to address any of these can lead to missed opportunities, a disengaged workforce and a loss of competitive edge.

Faced with rapid changes in technology, globalization, demography and shifting customer demands, standing still is not an option. To navigate this maze, leaders must prepare for a future that is both uncertain, but one that is certain to happen. It is all up in the air, it is happening to all of us, and it is all happening at once.

Russell Beck is your trusted navigator in this ever-evolving landscape. Author of the leadership book of the year – ‘The world of work to 2030’ – and a highly successful business leader, he brings a rich tapestry of experience spanning continents and industries. Lifting you out of your echo chamber, Russell joins the dots, offering practical advice, challenge and solutions that helps leaders future-proof their organisations and unlock the full potential of their people. Through inspiring keynotes, interactive workshops and bespoke consultancy services, he empowers you to take tangible action and drive transformative change.