9 UK Speaker Bureau Agents to Know for Your Events

Last updated: August 2026

Finding the right person inside a speaker agency can save an event planner a lot of time. This list brings together current agents, agency leaders and booking specialists connected to UK or international speaker work.

Why this topic matters.

The person who receives a speaker brief can shape the whole process. A strong agency contact can help clarify the audience, suggest a realistic shortlist, explain logistics and keep the event moving.

1. John Hayes

CEO, The Motivational Speakers Agency.

John Hayes is CEO at The Motivational Speakers Agency. The official team page places John in a role connected to speaker bookings or agency delivery. That makes John relevant to a UK event brief when a planner needs a clear route to the right conversation.

The agency's team page says he once sponsored Johnny Herbert's F1 car at the British Grand Prix. His unusual F1 connection is a useful reminder that speaker agencies sit across business, sport and entertainment. Ask what this contact handles directly before you settle on a shortlist.

2. Jack Hayes

Director, The Motivational Speakers Agency.

Jack Hayes is Director at The Motivational Speakers Agency. The official team page places Jack in a role connected to speaker bookings or agency delivery. That makes Jack relevant to a UK event brief when a planner needs a clear route to the right conversation.

The agency says he became a director in 2012 and a founding member of the European Association of Speakers Bureaux in 2013. That mix of agency leadership and industry involvement makes him relevant to organisers comparing bureau support. Ask what this contact handles directly before you settle on a shortlist.

3. Jane Farnham

Founding Director, Great British Speakers.

Jane Farnham is Founding Director at Great British Speakers. The official team page places Jane in a role connected to speaker bookings or agency delivery. That makes Jane relevant to a UK event brief when a planner needs a clear route to the right conversation.

Great British Speakers says her background includes broadcast, corporate presentation and her own voice-over business. Her experience is closely connected to the practical work of shaping a message for a live or recorded audience. Ask what this contact handles directly before you settle on a shortlist.

4. Steve Denison

Founding Director, Great British Speakers.

Steve Denison is Founding Director at Great British Speakers. The official team page places Steve in a role connected to speaker bookings or agency delivery. That makes Steve relevant to a UK event brief when a planner needs a clear route to the right conversation.

Great British Speakers says he created, owned, developed and managed his own AV company for more than 30 years. That production background is directly useful when a speaker brief includes event delivery, not just a name on a programme. Ask what this contact handles directly before you settle on a shortlist.

5. Michael Levey

Director and Co-founder, Speaking Office.

Michael Levey is Director and Co-founder at Speaking Office. The official team page places Michael in a role connected to speaker bookings or agency delivery. That makes Michael relevant to a UK event brief when a planner needs a clear route to the right conversation.

Speaking Office says he previously worked as a commercial litigation lawyer at a leading London law firm and now runs day-to-day operations. That combination gives organisers a useful view of the management and commercial side of speaker representation. Ask what this contact handles directly before you settle on a shortlist.

6. Carson Ingle

Vice President of Operations and Senior Booking Agent, Speaker Booking Agency.

Carson Ingle is Vice President of Operations and Senior Booking Agent at Speaker Booking Agency. The official team page places Carson in a role connected to speaker bookings or agency delivery. That makes Carson relevant to a UK event brief when a planner needs a clear route to the right conversation.

The agency says he moved from content writer to content manager and then agent, and has booked names including Barbara Corcoran and Andre Agassi. His path shows how booking work can combine event planning, client questions and talent logistics. Ask what this contact handles directly before you settle on a shortlist.

7. Drew Kraus

Vice President and Senior Booking Agent, Speaker Booking Agency.

Drew Kraus is Vice President and Senior Booking Agent at Speaker Booking Agency. The official team page places Drew in a role connected to speaker bookings or agency delivery. That makes Drew relevant to a UK event brief when a planner needs a clear route to the right conversation.

The agency says he has managed bookings for nearly 15 years and previously worked with brands including CBS and WWE. That background is relevant when an organiser needs a bureau partner who understands both talent and the event experience. Ask what this contact handles directly before you settle on a shortlist.

8. Natasha Daneman

Senior Agent, U.S. and International Markets, Global Speakers Agency.

Natasha Daneman is Senior Agent, U.S. and International Markets at Global Speakers Agency. The official team page places Natasha in a role connected to speaker bookings or agency delivery. That makes Natasha relevant to a UK event brief when a planner needs a clear route to the right conversation.

Global Speakers Agency lists her as a senior agent covering U.S. and international markets. The international-market remit makes her a relevant contact for UK briefs that may involve cross-border talent or logistics. Ask what this contact handles directly before you settle on a shortlist.

9. Hayley Citron

Vice President, U.S. and International Markets, Global Speakers Agency.

Hayley Citron is Vice President, U.S. and International Markets at Global Speakers Agency. The official team page places Hayley in a role connected to speaker bookings or agency delivery. That makes Hayley relevant to a UK event brief when a planner needs a clear route to the right conversation.

Global Speakers Agency lists her as a vice president covering U.S. and international markets. That stated remit is useful for planners who need a bureau that can think beyond one country while still handling a UK event. Ask what this contact handles directly before you settle on a shortlist.

What these people show us.

Speaker agencies are not all built the same way. Some people focus on agency leadership, some on direct booking, some on international markets, and some on the detail that makes an event run well.

How to use this list.

Start with the event outcome, audience, date, location and format. Then ask the agency contact what they would recommend, what they handle in-house, and what the next decision point is.

Frequently asked questions.

Are these people all based in the United Kingdom? No. The list includes UK agency people and international agency contacts whose official pages state an international market or booking remit.

Conclusion.

A good speaker booking starts with a good brief and the right person on the other side of the enquiry.

Related reading.

35 Speaker Bureaus for Leadership Speakers. Working Genius FAQ.

Show us.

If your organisation is planning a leadership event and wants a practical conversation about the outcome, email jonno@consultclarity.org.

About the author.

Jonno White helps leaders build organisations people would move cities to work at. He is a keynote speaker, leadership consultant and Certified Working Genius Facilitator.