Richard Hytner is a leadership expert and facilitator of candid, creative interactions between leaders. He is the former CEO of Saatchi & Saatchi, a creative powerhouse in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, and for eight years, its Worldwide Deputy Chair.
It was in that role that he made two discoveries: that he was a significantly more effective contributor to leadership as a deputy than as the ultimately accountable leader (the focus of his acclaimed book, Consiglieri: Leading from the Shadows); and that creativity has so much more power to transform a business when practised in the Boardroom, not delegated to those with a presumed and exclusive gift for it.
Richard speaks at and facilitates experiences around both themes – Leading beyond the Leader and Creativity in Business. He works with leadership teams to equip them with the confidence and courage to have candid conversations, interactions, and ideas that will lead to individual and team outperformance.
Richard has done this in diverse contexts for global auditors, world-class academics, risk advisors, religious leaders, producers, police officers, fashion designers, and commercial innovators.
He teaches what he practices in degree and executive education courses at London Business School, where he has been an Adjunct Professor since 2011.
Richard has also contributed his leadership and creative expertise to not-for-profits, including the British Heart Foundation, Planting Promise, a sustainable educational enterprise in Sierra Leone, Shop & Drop, his wife’s bespoke service designed to eliminate shortfalls in foodbank essentials, and the Foundation for Leadership through Sport, of which he is a director.
He co-founded Shareholders United Against Murdoch when Rupert Murdoch’s BSkyB tried to buy Manchester United and remains Honorary President of the entity it became – Manchester United Supporters Trust.
How can I book Richard Hytner for my next event?
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PepTalk are the official speaking agents for Richard Hytner available to book for corporate events, conference keynotes, leadership talks, celebrity endorsements, personal appearances, and motivational speaking engagements. We can assist with enquiries about Richard Hytner'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 Richard directly.
What topics does Richard Hytner specialise in?
Richard Hytner specialises in discussing leadership, creativity in business, not-for-profit initiatives and more.
What is Richard Hytner's speaking style like?
Richard energises and engages audiences with a positive, collegiate approach. His delivery style inspires, encourages candid discussion, and brings out the best in teams, making every session memorable and impactful.
Does Richard Hytner offer virtual speaking engagements?
Yes, Richard Hytner offers virtual speaker bookings for webinars, online conferences, and remote or distributed team engagements.
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