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Chris Hirst

Chris Hirst | PepTalk Expert Speaker
Achieve record growth and lasting reputational change with Chris Hirst, speaker, leadership expert, and author.
Chris Hirst | PepTalk Expert Speaker
Effective Leadership
Leadership Development
Change Management
Effective Leadership
Leadership Development
Chris Hirst
Chris Hirst | PepTalk Expert Speaker
Achieve record growth and lasting reputational change with Chris Hirst, speaker, leadership expert, and author.
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Chris Hirst Speaker Biography

Chris Hirst Speaker Biography

About Chris Hirst

Former Global CEO of Havas Creative Group
Columnist for Management Today
Author of "No Bullsh*t Change" and "No Bullsh*t Leadership"
Chris Hirst, with over a decade of experience in Global and UK CEO roles, is recognised as a leader in business transformation, driving companies to significant growth and reputational change. He authored the best-selling book "No Bullsht Leadership" and recently released "No Bullsht Change”.

As Global CEO of Havas Creative Group, Chris managed over 10,000 employees worldwide, elevating the company to second place in Campaign Magazine’s global network rankings within three years. During his tenure, he achieved record growth and profits, despite a brief pause due to COVID-19, and was shortlisted by Campaign Magazine as Global CEO of the Year in 2022. He initiated the Group’s sustainability practice, Havas Genus, and secured multiple B-Corp accreditations in the UK, US, and the Netherlands. Havas UK’s DE&I strategy, developed under his leadership, was adopted globally by the Havas group.

Chris graduated from Brasenose College, Oxford (MEng Engineering Science) and Harvard Business School (Advanced Management Program). He writes a monthly column for Management Today, has over half a million listens for his "No Bullsht Leadership" podcast, and frequently comments in press and broadcast media.
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PepTalk are the official speaking agents for Chris Hirst available to book for corporate events, conference keynotes, leadership talks, celebrity endorsements, personal appearances, and motivational speaking engagements. We can assist with enquiries about Chris Hirst's speaking fees, availability, and booking process for private business functions, industry conferences, and team events. For media interviews, charity appearances, or personal matters, we recommend contacting Chris directly.

What topics does Chris Hirst specialise in?  

Chris Hirst specialises in discussing business transformation, leadership, sustainability and more.

What is Chris Hirst's speaking style like?  

Chris delivers clear, memorable insights with a straightforward style. His leadership approach is refreshing, effective, and impactful, making complex ideas simple and actionable for business audiences.

Does Chris Hirst offer virtual speaking engagements?  

Yes, Chris Hirst offers virtual speaker bookings for webinars, online conferences, and remote or distributed team engagements.

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