Gillian Drakeford MBE is a global retail leader, chair, advisor, and speaker. She has enormous experience bringing together people and systems to deliver success with a purpose. She has led IKEA in the UK, Ireland, and China and driven the superbrand’s global retail experience programme. Gillian is recognised for translating strategy into reality through solid communication skills and storytelling and shaping a genuinely effective organisational culture through connecting, engaging and mobilising people. She strongly advocates for true meritocracy in the workplace, supporting true diversity and inclusion.
How can I book Gillian Drakeford for my next event?
Email gillian.drakeford@getapeptalk.com, or call us on +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US), and one of our speaker agents will contact you within hours to confirm availability and fees. If you can, please include your budget upfront – it helps us fast-track your request. It’s also helpful to know the date, format (virtual or in-person), location, and a bit about your audience.
PepTalk are the official speaking agents for Gillian Drakeford available to book for corporate events, conference keynotes, leadership talks, celebrity endorsements, personal appearances, and motivational speaking engagements. We can assist with enquiries about Gillian Drakeford'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 Gillian directly.
What topics does Gillian Drakeford specialise in?
Gillian Drakeford specialises in discussing global retail leadership, organisational culture, diversity and inclusion and more.
What is Gillian Drakeford's speaking style like?
Gillian delivers impactful presentations with clarity and purpose, effectively engaging audiences through storytelling and strong communication skills, while advocating for diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
Does Gillian Drakeford offer virtual speaking engagements?
Yes, Gillian Drakeford offers virtual speaker bookings for webinars, online conferences, and remote or distributed team engagements.
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