Allan Leighton is a highly successful entrepreneurial businessman.

He is currently Chairman of Royal Mail Group, Bhs Ltd and Race for Opportunity. He is also Deputy Chairman of Selfridges & Co; BskyB Group plc and George Weston Ltd.

"Half the risk is in the execution." Allan Leighton

In detail

Allan's career stared in 1974 as a salesman for Mars Confectionery. He worked his way up through the company before leaving in 1991. He then joined Pedigree Petfoods, where he was Sales Director until his appointment in 1992 to Asda Stores Ltd. He began his career in Asda as Group Marketing Director and was appointed Chief Executive in September 1996. In November 1999 when the American company Wal-Mart bought Asda, Allan became the President and CEO of Wal-Mart Europe. In November 2000 he left Asda and developed a new work ethic - 'Going Plural' - working full time, but not in any one company.

What he offers you

As a keynote business speaker Allan shares his remarkable experiences with corporations, speaking on subjects such as leadership, customer service and change.

How he presents

An inspiring and professional speaker Allan wows audiences with his unrelenting leadership style.

Languages

He presents in English.

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