Richard Gerver

Richard Gerver came to prominence when, as a headteacher he turned around a failing school in the UK in less than two years. Winning plaudits globally, Richard was referred to as “The Walt Disney of The Classroom” by the UK media and went on to win a multitude of international awards including a UNESCO award for leadership and innovation, Global Gurus Top 30 Thinker, and The National Teaching Awards, Headteacher of the Year.

He draws upon his own experiences from frontline education to explore the links between great leadership, human potential, change and innovation. It is this authenticity and uniqueness which have helped Richard win global acclaim and invitations to speak on the most recognised stages, including TEDx, the RSA and BBC radio.

His impactful and sustainable leadership philosophies and strategies for change, have seen him work with iconic brands, organisations and individuals including Google, Microsoft, Deloitte, Visa, and GSK, President Obama, The Dalai Lama, Steve Wozniak, and Eric Schmidt. He has spoken to audiences worldwide, including in the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, China, Russia, The UAE, Mexico, Chile, Panama, Costa Rica, Colombia, Brazil, and Spain.