Simon Leadbetter is a marketing strategist and business leader with over three decades of experience spanning finance, media, sustainability, and property. His career includes senior roles with some of the UK’s most recognisable brands, including Fidelity, Emap, Prudential, AXA, Autotrader, Barclaycard, Abbey National, the Daily Telegraph, and Northcliffe Media.
In the property sector, Simon has held pivotal leadership positions as Group Marketing Director of Countrywide Plc, Global Head of Marketing and Partner at Knight Frank LLP, Interim Chief Marketing Officer of Keller Williams UK, and Global CEO of Fine & Country. Alongside his corporate career, Simon has an impressive entrepreneurial track record. He founded AffinityIQ, Untopia, and Blue & Green Tomorrow, once the UK’s leading online magazine for sustainable investment and ethical finance.
Today, Simon is the Founder and CEO of We Are Unchained, a boutique marketing consultancy specialising in data-informed growth strategies for ambitious businesses. Its flagship programmes include 30 Years of Marketing in One Day, a masterclass distilling decades of marketing expertise into actionable strategies. Using his extensive background in property marketing, Simon also presents The Voice of the Agent, an annual survey of over 800 estate and letting agents, providing unique insight into the property industry’s evolving landscape. 30 Years of Marketing in One Book, Simon’s forthcoming publication, synthesises his long-running, highly rated course into a practical marketing guide.
Simon speaks with authority on marketing, leadership, sustainability, property, and the intersection of data, creativity, and commercial growth. His style combines real-world pragmatism with a wry, engaging delivery, rooted in experience, but always forward-looking.
How can I book Simon Leadbetter for my next event?
Email simon.leadbetter@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.
Please note: we can only assist with speaking requests. For anything else, we recommend reaching out to Simon directly.
What topics does Simon Leadbetter specialise in?
Simon Leadbetter specialises in discussing marketing strategy, sustainability marketing, property marketing and more.
What is Simon Leadbetter's speaking style like?
Previous bookers say Simon Leadbetter connects well with audiences and speaks with clarity, confidence, and ease.
Does Simon Leadbetter offer virtual speaking engagements?
Yes, Simon Leadbetter offers virtual speaker bookings for webinars, online conferences, and remote or distributed team engagements.
Simon Leadbetter transforms complex data into actionable growth strategies, bringing three decades of expertise across finance, media, sustainability, and property sectors to help businesses navigate market disruption. Book this strategic marketing visionary for a rare combination of analytical insight and creative execution that will deliver immediate impact to your organisation's growth trajectory.
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