Kevin Gaskell, a renowned leader, is a change management expert, having successfully turned around Porsche from near bankruptcy to become a market leader. He has been leading companies for 25 years. His early challenges included rebuilding a broken Porsche brand and inspiring the team at BMW GB to achieve a 500% improvement in profit while transforming industry service levels. Since then, he has founded start-ups, driven turnarounds, and built companies in numerous sectors. His teams have won awards and been recognised as some of the best in the world, creating over GBP 3 billion in shareholder value.
Kevin’s innovative approach has revolutionised the business landscape and continued to drive massive success in the digital technology, data, and brand marketing sectors. As a highly motivating and engaging speaker, Kevin firmly believes that ordinary individuals can achieve extraordinary results, and he has firsthand experience to support this belief. He has led many organisations, from global corporations to start-ups and private equity portfolio companies, generating over $5 billion in shareholder value.
Despite his busy schedule, Kevin has also managed to participate in international sports and undertake expeditions to fund the construction of a cancer treatment unit. Through his energetic and inclusive speaking style, he shares the tools and techniques that have enabled his teams to achieve seemingly impossible results. His approach, known as "Inspired Leadership," has consistently delivered extraordinary success across various organisations and industries. Gaskell demonstrates that leadership is a versatile and transferable skill crucial to successful teamwork. Leveraging his extensive experience and current leadership roles in multiple growing companies, Gaskell provides audiences with practical lessons on inspiring individuals to achieve exceptional outcomes. He equips his listeners with actionable tools they can immediately apply to their businesses.
Drawing on his extensive experience as a business leader in good and bad times, Kevin examines the significance of a clear vision, robust strategy, and effective execution in this talk. Kevin also discusses the importance of aligning goals, building trust, and empowering individuals to help transform and build world-class companies.
To successfully navigate the ever-changing digital era, companies and employees need to be on guard and agile. This talk explores the importance of a clear vision for a companies’ digital journey, and the alignment of team activities in driving successful digital transformation initiatives.
Overcoming a fear of disruption and change allows leaders to recognise opportunities, set goals and dare to dream. This speech highlights the significance of embracing turbulence as a lever for growth, shares the tools and processes used to inspire and motivate teams, instil a sense of purpose, and generate positive excitement in the face of uncertainty.
