Gerald Ratner - Speaker

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Gerald Ratner | Speaker Biography

Former Executive Director of Ratner's Jewellery
Retail Speaker and Business Motivator
Author of books on success and reinvention

Gerald Ratner is a British businessman and retail speaker known for his role as executive director of Ratner's Jewellery, a discount jewellery chain. He transformed the company from a small family business with 130 stores into a global brand with over 2,500 stores and £120 million in earnings, using innovative marketing strategies and competitive pricing influenced by his childhood at Petticoat Lane Market. However, his focus on low prices led to his downfall after a controversial speech alienated customers, resulting in his resignation as Chief Executive and the company's rebranding. After leaving the jewellery sector, he became a business speaker and opened a health centre in Oxfordshire, which he sold for £3.9 million. He also runs an export manufacturing company in partnership with SB&T International Ltd and an online jewellery business called Gerald Online. Ratner is recognised for his resilience in overcoming financial challenges and shares his experiences as a retail speaker, highlighting the determination needed to recover from failure. His books, "Reinvent Yourself: A Brand New Guide For Reinventing Your Life" and "How To Be Successful, Achieve Your Potential And Create Lasting Opportunity For Business Success," explore these themes. To hire Ratner as a speaker for your event, you can contact PepTalk. His corporate appearances have received positive feedback for their engaging delivery.

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*What topics does Gerald Ratner specialise in?*
Gerald Ratner specialises in talking about retail strategy, business resilience, motivational speaking and more.

*How can I book Gerald Ratner for my event?*
You can book Gerald Ratner by contacting PepTalk. We can usually share speaker availability and fee information within hours.

*Does Gerald Ratner offer virtual speaking engagements?*
Yes, Gerald Ratner offers virtual speaker bookings for webinars, online conferences, and remote or distributed team engagements.

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Book Gerald Ratner to inspire your team with his compelling journey of resilience and reinvention. His unique insights into overcoming failure and innovative marketing strategies will energise your audience and provide valuable lessons for lasting business success.

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