Kevin Gaskell

Tagline: Business Leadership

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The attributes of a successful leader include passion, honesty, tenacity, determination, resilience, commitment, clarity of thought, intelligence – and a big dose of common sense!

In the optimum situation these attributes are supported by effective business processes and enhanced by personal communication skills.

Achieving a high level of personal leadership and influence is not easy.

These skills can be learned through experience or, more efficiently, can be developed through highly effective programmes designed to support senior teams through periods of challenge or uncertainty.

  • Stimulate the team to seek world class
  • Turn off the autopilot, dare to dream, be better then bigger
  • Motivate genius thinking, prioritise, focus and implement
  • Encourage a culture of innovation, recognition and engagement
  • Achieve extraordinary results, sustain long term success

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Talent Highlights

  • Dynamic Leadership: Kevin Gaskell’s meteoric rise from a civil engineer to the Managing Director of Porsche by the age of 32 underscores his exceptional leadership acumen and strategic vision.
  • Brand Revitalization: With a proven track record of revitalizing iconic brands such as Porsche, Lamborghini, and BMW, Gaskell has consistently delivered record-breaking results and elevated companies to new heights of success.
  • Entrepreneurial Spirit: Gaskell’s entrepreneurial ventures extend beyond corporate boardrooms, as he has founded and cultivated international businesses, showcasing his ability to innovate and drive growth in diverse environments.
  • Practical Approach: Gaskell’s speaking engagements and mentorship initiatives are characterized by a practical approach, offering audiences tangible tools and techniques that can be immediately applied to enhance performance and foster innovation.
  • World-Class Results: Gaskell’s energy and leadership have been instrumental in helping companies achieve world-class levels of customer service and financial performance, making him a sought-after speaker for events seeking transformative insights.

Travels from:

  • London, UK

Fee Range:**

  • UK & Europe: $10,000

Fee quoted in UK £.

Travel buyout of £1,500

  • North America: $25,000
  • Southern Africa: $100,000

Fee quoted in local ZAR (Rands)

International: Travel buyout of $3,000

Travels from London, UK

Kevin Gaskell’s journey embodies the transformative power of determination and adaptability. Initially setting his sights on Civil Engineering, he delved into the intricacies of the construction industry, honing his skills on notable projects. However, fate intervened when a serendipitous encounter with a job ad in the Sunday Times ignited his passion for automobiles. Joining Porsche marked a pivotal moment, catapulting him into a dynamic career trajectory that saw him ascend to the role of Managing Director by the age of 32. Gaskell’s story is one of strategic vision, bold leadership, and a relentless pursuit of excellence.

Kevin Gaskell | Business Leadership

Expertise and Background:

With a foundation in management accounting, Gaskell possesses a unique blend of financial acumen and operational prowess. His tenure at Porsche, Lamborghini, and BMW stands as a testament to his ability to drive record-breaking results and revitalize iconic brands. Beyond his corporate endeavors, Gaskell is a seasoned entrepreneur, having founded and nurtured international businesses to success. His leadership philosophy emphasizes a practical approach, armed with tools and techniques tailored to empower teams and fuel organizational growth. Through speaking engagements and mentorship initiatives, Gaskell shares his wealth of experience, inspiring leaders to cultivate high-performing teams and chart a course for sustainable success.

INSPIRE YOUR LEADERS

Having achieved more than every ‘Dragon’ (with the possible exception of Peter Jones) Kevin has been hands on in business for more than three decades. With a reputation for turning round world class brands, He believes you can rescue a company in 100 days and turn it into a hugely successful enterprise in 1000 days.

Kevin used the same techniques of inspired leadership to transform businesses and to create successful teams to overcome some of the world’s toughest environments – the Artic, Antarctic, unforgiving mountain summits and the Atlantic Ocean.

Today Kevin Gaskell actively chairs, invests and partners with a small number of companies helping them to achieve market leading growth and to manage change successfully.

Kevin is a natural communicator with the ability to lead, build and motivate a management team and to engage the team throughout an organisation.

Speaker
A great speech has many elements, but it needs to do two things:

Engage the audience from start to finish

Energise them to take action

The second won’t happen without the first and the first alone doesn’t get results!

Kevin Gaskell has a unique talent for engaging audiences – and for inspiring them to take action. His experiences of driving turnarounds, achieving 500% profit growth and transforming local companies into global players were acquired within the corporate environment.

Adventurer

The joy of life comes from encounters with new experiences
Like many people who enjoy outdoor activities, Kevin became an adventurer ‘by accident’ or rather by degrees. Growing up in the mountains of North Wales he was always looking to spend the weekends exploring the paths and rock climbs of Snowdonia.

As Kevin Gaskell ambition to explore the wilder parts of the world grew so he looked to travel wilder and further. Following the loss of his sister to cancer he decided to use his exploring to raise monies for charitable causes.

Since then Kevin Gaskell has helped to fund a new cancer treatment centre and to support Alan Chambers MBE in the development of Extreme Classrooms™ an outdoor learning experience making a difference to the lives of vulnerable teenagers.

Why Book Kevin Gaskell:

Event planners seeking a speaker who seamlessly blends insights from diverse industries with real-world applicability need look no further than Kevin Gaskell. His dynamic presentations deliver more than just inspiration; they offer tangible strategies and frameworks that can be immediately implemented to drive performance and foster innovation. Gaskell’s proven track record of elevating companies to world-class standards in customer service and financial performance ensures that his insights resonate with audiences across sectors. Whether addressing large corporations or budding startups, Gaskell’s message transcends boundaries, leaving a lasting impact on attendees and equipping them with the tools to thrive in today’s rapidly evolving business landscape.

Why Use Speakers Inc:

Event planners entrusted with curating unforgettable experiences for their audiences understand the importance of securing speakers who not only captivate but also impart actionable wisdom. Speakers Inc stands as a beacon of excellence in this regard, meticulously vetting and selecting speakers who possess a rare blend of expertise, charisma, and relevance. By partnering with Speakers Inc, event planners gain access to a curated roster of thought leaders like Kevin Gaskell, whose transformative insights promise to energize audiences and drive tangible results. With a commitment to excellence and a keen understanding of client needs, Speakers Inc ensures that every event is an unparalleled success, leaving a lasting impression on attendees and organizers alike.

Summary and Conclusion:

In a world defined by constant change and uncertainty, Kevin Gaskell emerges as a beacon of inspiration and transformation. From his humble beginnings in Civil Engineering to steering iconic brands to unprecedented heights, Gaskell’s journey epitomizes the power of resilience, vision, and unwavering determination. His expertise spans industries, his insights resonate with audiences worldwide, and his passion for empowering teams to achieve excellence knows no bounds. As event planners seek to curate unforgettable experiences that inform, inspire, and ignite change, Kevin Gaskell stands ready to deliver a transformative journey that transcends the confines of the stage. With Speakers Inc as the conduit for unparalleled talent and expertise, the stage is set for an extraordinary convergence of ideas, innovation, and impact.

Contact us at Speakers Inc and download our Mobile App

Kevin Gaskell’s journey embodies the transformative power of determination and adaptability. Initially setting his sights on Civil Engineering, he delved into the intricacies of the construction industry, honing his skills on notable projects. However, fate intervened when a serendipitous encounter with a job ad in the Sunday Times ignited his passion for automobiles. Joining Porsche marked a pivotal moment, catapulting him into a dynamic career trajectory that saw him ascend to the role of Managing Director by the age of 32. Gaskell’s story is one of strategic vision, bold leadership, and a relentless pursuit of excellence.

Kevin Gaskell | Business Leadership

Expertise and Background:

With a foundation in management accounting, Gaskell possesses a unique blend of financial acumen and operational prowess. His tenure at Porsche, Lamborghini, and BMW stands as a testament to his ability to drive record-breaking results and revitalize iconic brands. Beyond his corporate endeavors, Gaskell is a seasoned entrepreneur, having founded and nurtured international businesses to success. His leadership philosophy emphasizes a practical approach, armed with tools and techniques tailored to empower teams and fuel organizational growth. Through speaking engagements and mentorship initiatives, Gaskell shares his wealth of experience, inspiring leaders to cultivate high-performing teams and chart a course for sustainable success.

INSPIRE YOUR LEADERS

Having achieved more than every ‘Dragon’ (with the possible exception of Peter Jones) Kevin has been hands on in business for more than three decades. With a reputation for turning round world class brands, He believes you can rescue a company in 100 days and turn it into a hugely successful enterprise in 1000 days.

Kevin used the same techniques of inspired leadership to transform businesses and to create successful teams to overcome some of the world’s toughest environments – the Artic, Antarctic, unforgiving mountain summits and the Atlantic Ocean.

Today Kevin Gaskell actively chairs, invests and partners with a small number of companies helping them to achieve market leading growth and to manage change successfully.

Kevin is a natural communicator with the ability to lead, build and motivate a management team and to engage the team throughout an organisation.

Speaker
A great speech has many elements, but it needs to do two things:

Engage the audience from start to finish

Energise them to take action

The second won’t happen without the first and the first alone doesn’t get results!

Kevin Gaskell has a unique talent for engaging audiences – and for inspiring them to take action. His experiences of driving turnarounds, achieving 500% profit growth and transforming local companies into global players were acquired within the corporate environment.

Adventurer

The joy of life comes from encounters with new experiences
Like many people who enjoy outdoor activities, Kevin became an adventurer ‘by accident’ or rather by degrees. Growing up in the mountains of North Wales he was always looking to spend the weekends exploring the paths and rock climbs of Snowdonia.

As Kevin Gaskell ambition to explore the wilder parts of the world grew so he looked to travel wilder and further. Following the loss of his sister to cancer he decided to use his exploring to raise monies for charitable causes.

Since then Kevin Gaskell has helped to fund a new cancer treatment centre and to support Alan Chambers MBE in the development of Extreme Classrooms™ an outdoor learning experience making a difference to the lives of vulnerable teenagers.

Why Book Kevin Gaskell:

Event planners seeking a speaker who seamlessly blends insights from diverse industries with real-world applicability need look no further than Kevin Gaskell. His dynamic presentations deliver more than just inspiration; they offer tangible strategies and frameworks that can be immediately implemented to drive performance and foster innovation. Gaskell’s proven track record of elevating companies to world-class standards in customer service and financial performance ensures that his insights resonate with audiences across sectors. Whether addressing large corporations or budding startups, Gaskell’s message transcends boundaries, leaving a lasting impact on attendees and equipping them with the tools to thrive in today’s rapidly evolving business landscape.

Why Use Speakers Inc:

Event planners entrusted with curating unforgettable experiences for their audiences understand the importance of securing speakers who not only captivate but also impart actionable wisdom. Speakers Inc stands as a beacon of excellence in this regard, meticulously vetting and selecting speakers who possess a rare blend of expertise, charisma, and relevance. By partnering with Speakers Inc, event planners gain access to a curated roster of thought leaders like Kevin Gaskell, whose transformative insights promise to energize audiences and drive tangible results. With a commitment to excellence and a keen understanding of client needs, Speakers Inc ensures that every event is an unparalleled success, leaving a lasting impression on attendees and organizers alike.

Summary and Conclusion:

In a world defined by constant change and uncertainty, Kevin Gaskell emerges as a beacon of inspiration and transformation. From his humble beginnings in Civil Engineering to steering iconic brands to unprecedented heights, Gaskell’s journey epitomizes the power of resilience, vision, and unwavering determination. His expertise spans industries, his insights resonate with audiences worldwide, and his passion for empowering teams to achieve excellence knows no bounds. As event planners seek to curate unforgettable experiences that inform, inspire, and ignite change, Kevin Gaskell stands ready to deliver a transformative journey that transcends the confines of the stage. With Speakers Inc as the conduit for unparalleled talent and expertise, the stage is set for an extraordinary convergence of ideas, innovation, and impact.

Contact us at Speakers Inc and download our Mobile App

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