Inspirational keynote speaker, leadership expert, and executive coach
Senior leaders, executive teams, boards, HR professionals, and organisations seeking measurable performance improvement.
Professor Chris Roebuck main topic – a proven new way to make yourself, your team and your organisation more successful by getting the best from people. “ I CARE Leadership”. But content highly flexible to suit wide range of different businesses and functions or general audiences.
Respected expert with unique experience :
Economist
Ex military officer
Ex corporate leader
Ex governmental leader
Visiting Professor at respected business school
Global multi sector experience
After working with leaders from organisations over the world, I have discovered a proven way to make you the leader that everyone gives their best for. It can be implemented quickly and easily, by unleashing the knowledge you already have.
The underlying principles were initially developed in the creation of a new global bank, UBS. This transformation is now a Harvard Case study. They were then honed to a set of just 3 steps any leader, anywhere, in any organisation can implement to be more successful.
This has been delivered to small groups of top leaders to audiences of over 1000.
Professor Chris Roebuck has helped over 5000 leaders unleash their potential; from investment bankers to clinicians, finance directors to HR teams, retail in USA to the UAE Prime Minsters Office, and from leaders of the Chinese Space Programme to the Red Cross.
By attending my talks and implementing my ideas, your current and future leaders can:
Chris Roebuck is an internationally respected leadership expert, inspirational keynote speaker, and executive coach whose work helps leaders, teams, and organisations reach their full potential through a clear, practical, and highly effective two-step approach to success.
With more than 35 years of experience across corporate, government, military, and academic environments, Professor Roebuck brings rare credibility and real-world insight to leadership development. He has held senior corporate leadership roles, including Global Head of Talent and Leadership at UBS, where his work became part of a Harvard Case Study on leadership and organisational success.
His governmental leadership experience spans major transformation initiatives within the UK National Health Service, local government, and the London Underground through complex public private partnership projects. Alongside this, he has served as a military officer, leading people in demanding environments with a strong serve-to-lead ethos.
Professor Chris Roebuck has a unique experience and approach that helps leaders, teams and organisations understand how they can reach their full potential and be successful in just two steps. His innovative and inspiring approach shows everyone that they already know what delivers success but just don’t recognise it.
PROFESSOR CHRIS ROEBUCK – INSPIRATIONAL NEW APPROACH FOR PERSONAL, TEAM AND ORGANISATIONAL SUCCESS
Once they do by using simple actions they can quickly transform performance. This adds investor value, serves customers better, builds the brand and boosts bottom line by 10% + at no cost and even supports effective risk management and cost efficiency.
To develop this new approach to success Professor Chris Roebuck unique experience has been built up over 35 years during which he has been a successful : Corporate leader : Developing leaders and leadership in major global organisations and SMEs to enable both personal and organisational success. Eg His work in UBS as Global Head of Talent & Leadership is part of a Harvard Case Study.
Governmental leader : Working in Government and public sectors on major change and leadership projects from UK National Health Service and local Government to London Underground PFI.
Thought leader : being regularly on the list of HR Most Influential Thinkers and Visiting Professor of Transformational Leadership at Cass Business School in London researching what delivers success.
Military leader : Serving as a military officer leading and inspiring people in challenging environments via a “serve to lead” ethos.
Executive coach and mentor : helping senior executives be more successful across as range of different sectors. This unique experience has enabled Professor Chris Roebuck develop an innovative, entrepreneurial and highly effective new approach for leaders and organisations to achieve success : I CARE Leadership.
Chris shows how simple, practical day to day actions can be taken to quickly deliver real improvements at all levels; individual, team and organisation. Those attending can then immediately make a real difference implementing simple actions based on their own experience. For example one organisation who implemented I CARE Leadership increased the number of staff happy to recommend it as “a great place to work” to friends or family in 2 years from 40% to 82%, and increased revenue by 40%.
Professor Chris Roebuck first book on leadership published in 2000 took this approach and was translated into 11 languages as a result. When Global Head of Leadership at UBS, 70,000 staff & 100 countries, his team helped the bank transform organisational performance to increase profitability by 235%, market capitalisation by 50% and win awards. Now a Harvard Case Study. Chris is an economist so fully understands the financial success that can be delivered via inspiring leaders.
Contact us at Speakers Inc and subscribe to our YouTube channel
No reviews available for this post.
Speaker fees can vary depending on factors such as expertise, demand, and event specifics. While some speakers may charge a flat fee for their services, others may have hourly rates. It’s best to discuss fee structures directly with the speaker or their representative to understand the pricing model.
Virtual speaking appearances can indeed offer cost savings compared to in-person events. Virtual speaking rates are often 10-50% cheaper than in-person rates due to factors such as reduced travel expenses and logistics. This makes virtual events a cost-effective alternative for organizations looking to book speakers within a budget.
Keynote speeches typically range from 30 to 90 minutes, with the duration determined by the speaker’s expertise, the event’s agenda, and audience preferences. Keynote speeches often include a combination of inspirational stories, practical insights, and actionable advice tailored to the event’s theme or objectives.
The scale of the event and audience size can indeed impact a speaker’s fee. Larger events with a broader reach or higher attendance may command higher fees due to increased exposure and demand. Conversely, smaller events or niche audiences may offer opportunities for more flexible pricing arrangements.
Travel expenses such as transportation, accommodation, and meals are typically negotiated separately from the speaker’s fee. These costs vary depending on the speaker’s location, travel distance, and event duration. It’s important to clarify travel arrangements and expenses during the booking process to avoid misunderstandings.
Many speakers require a deposit to secure a booking, with the remaining balance due closer to the event date. Deposits are often non-refundable and serve as a commitment from both parties. It’s advisable to discuss deposit requirements and payment terms with the speaker or their representative when finalizing the booking.
Ready to find the perfect speaker for your event? Use our advanced search feature or contact us to get started today!
These remain the property of its owner and are not affiliated with or endorsed by Speakers Inc.
All talent fees exclude VAT, travel and accommodation where required.
Our Mission
Our Mission:
© All rights reserved 2026. Designed using Voxel
