Richard Gerver

Keynote Speaker, Change Management Consultant, Author, Richard Gerver

Business, Strategy & Entrepreneurship | Change Management, Business Transformation, Emotional Intelligence

Richard Gerver

Biography

Richard Gerver is one of the world’s leading thinkers on change, human leadership, and education. He first gained international acclaim as a headteacher who transformed a failing UK school within two years—an achievement that earned him awards including a UNESCO Prize for Innovation and the National Teaching Awards’ Headteacher of the Year. Described as “The Walt Disney of the Classroom,” Richard has since become a globally sought-after speaker known for his humour, authenticity, and deep insight into human potential.

Drawing on frontline leadership experience, he helps organisations navigate rapid technological, economic, and societal shifts by developing proactive mindsets and cultures of curiosity. Richard has advised iconic leaders and institutions including Google, Microsoft, Deloitte, Visa, GSK, President Obama, The Dalai Lama, Steve Wozniak and Eric Schmidt. The bestselling author of four books and a LinkedIn Learning instructor, he inspires audiences worldwide to embrace change, build resilience, and unlock meaningful, future-ready performance.