Publishing, Events & Media

Natasha Kaplinsky

Originally a Labour Party researcher, Natasha has presented BBC, ITV and Five bulletins. She plays an active role with Save the Children and has appeared on Have I Got News For You and The Proms. She is also the first winner of Strictly Come Dancing.

Sir Gareth Southgate

After an impressive career on and off the pitch, as player, club manager, pundit and FA development director, Gareth led the England team to their first World Cup semi-final in 28 years as well as to two successive Euros finals. He created a widely-admired team culture of unity, determination, openness and professionalism and was praised for his open, intelligent leadership style.

Maryam Moshiri

As one of the BBC News Channel’s main anchors, Maryam has become a familiar face through her coverage of breaking news stories, as well as anchoring the channel’s flagship international news programme The World Today.

Sir Chris Hoy

Chris has amassed eleven World Championship titles and six Olympic golds. Since retiring from the track he's competed at Le Mans, launched his own bike range, published children's books, and spoken publicly about his cancer diagnosis and its terminal status. An inspiring figure on and off the track, Chris tells his story of highs and lows, resilience, rewards, determination and teamwork.

Ellie Taylor

Ellie has gone from entering the ITV comic talent contest Show Me The Funny with no prior standup experience, to being a regular on Mock the Week and Late Night Mash. She has hosted Live at the Apollo, and appeared on the global hit TV show Ted Lasso.

Tom Allen

Tom is a household name. An award-winning comic with a well-spoken but often scathing line in put-downs, stories and observations.  His TV credits include The Apprentice: You’re Fired, The Great British Bake Off: An Extra Slice, Complaints Welcome, The Island and The Royal Variety Performance. As a presenter, Tom teases home bakers and budding entrepreneurs and rummages around our towns. To The Guardian, he is simply ‘The master of the nonstop rant.’

David Olusoga

David is an award-winning documentary filmmaker, historian and author of Black and British: A Forgotten History. Whether he is investigating the past of 18th century houses, or uncovering the relationship between art and imperialism in the 19th century, David shines a light on the importance of knowing our history.

Jamie Laing

The co-founder of Candy Kittens, one of the fastest growing confectionary brands in Europe, Jamie has gone from Made In Chelsea to being a popular face and voice across the media, from Strictly Come Dancing to Radio 1 to his NewlyWeds and Great Company podcasts.

Rt Hon Nicola Sturgeon

The longest serving, and first woman, First Minister of Scotland, Nicola is a leader and pioneer in politics. Working with five UK Prime Ministers through events including the independence referendum, Brexit and the pandemic, Nicola considers the profound lessons, both personal and professional, in leadership, decision-making and trust-building that her remarkable career has instilled.