Hamish Taylor, with a career described by The Times as having a CV that “takes some beating,” is an award-winning CEO and now an inspirational speaker and broadcaster. His impressive career journey has taken him from Procter and Gamble, Price Waterhouse, and British Airways, to becoming CEO of the Channel Tunnel railway, Eurostar, and later CEO of Sainsbury’s Bank—all before he was 40.
In each of these roles, Hamish sparked significant business growth by challenging conventional ways of doing things. His ability to apply innovative thinking across industries earned him the title of “Masterthief” from the Inspired Leaders Network. Today, organizations worldwide seek his insights and guidance.
Hamish’s keynotes are engaging, thought-provoking, and filled with humor. He shares real-world stories and combines them with practical advice, inspiring audiences to take action. A regular figure in the media, Hamish now works as an advisor to some of the world’s largest companies. He helps with innovation projects, customer focus, and people leadership.
One of Hamish’s core beliefs is that success lies not only in our skills, products, or services, but in how we engage with others. Whether they’re internal or external, customers ultimately decide if we are adding value. Understanding this is essential to long-term success.
