Meet the speakers
About Mike Soutar
Mike Soutar is an entrepreneur, advisor and non-executive director, known for his ability to build and transform businesses. He has held leadership roles at iconic media brands like FHM, Kiss FM and the Evening Standard. Mike was Founder and CEO of Shortlist Media and, for the last 14 years, he has been a meticulous interviewer on BBC One's The Apprentice. He writes and speaks on entrepreneurship, resilience and leadership. His debut book, Next Gen CEO, will be published by Pan Macmillan in June this year.
Featured Books
Next Gen CEO: 60 Lessons for Leaders in an Uncertain World
Upcoming Events
Disruptive Thinking
Unlock your creative edge
- Speaker: Kirk Vallis
- Tuesday 10 March 2026 | 9:30 am
- 1h 30mins
Crazy Busy
Productivity for people with no time
- Speaker: Zena Everett
- Tuesday 17 March 2026 | 9:30 am
- 1h 30mins
The Overthinking Cure
Free your mind and focus on what really matters
- Speaker: Jessamy Hibberd
- Wednesday 25 March 2026 | 9:30 am
- 1h 30mins
Listening
The secret of great communication
- Speaker: Richard Mullender
- Tuesday 14 April 2026 | 9:30 am
- 1h 30mins
Futureproof Leadership
A guide for the leaders of tomorrow
- Speaker: Nigel Barlow
- Tuesday 21 April 2026 | 9:30 am
- 1h 30mins