Hamish Taylor
Innovation and global leadership
Hamish Taylor is an award-winning CEO and an inspirational speaker whose career has spanned major organisations such as Procter & Gamble, PricewaterhouseCoopers, and British Airways. He later became the CEO of Eurostar, the channel tunnel railway, followed by his role as CEO of Sainsbury’s Bank.
He left a legacy of significant business growth in each position by challenging conventional approaches. This unique perspective has led to his advice and expertise being sought by organisations worldwide across various industries. The Inspired Leaders Network has given him the title “Masterthief” due to his talent for transferring ideas between different sectors.
Frequently featured in the media, Hamish now serves as an advisor to some of the world’s largest companies, as well as governments, focusing on innovation projects, customer-centric strategies, and people leadership. As a speaker, Hamish delivers energetic, humorous, and inspirational presentations. He strongly advocates for placing the customer at the centre of all activities to drive change successfully.
Hamish famously stated, “If you want a breakthrough, look outside your current environment.” A Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Bankers and the Chartered Institute of Transport, he has also held academic positions at prominent institutions such as the London School of Economics and Emory University.
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