Hall, Richard
<b>Richard Hall </b>studied at Balliol College, Oxford, and his early career was in learning and practising marketing with blue chip FMCG companies like Reckitt's and RHM Foods. A lengthy spell in advertising followed, with leading roles in French Gold and Abbott, FCO and Havas. In the latter part of his career he was asked to act as non-executive chairman in several marketing services companies and two charities, was a co-founder of a consultancy start-up and, finally, has written a raft of business books published in over 20 countries. He has also created a mentoring business.
Bell, Rachel
<p><b>Rachel Bell </b>is a serial entrepreneur, award-winning PR star, non-executive consultant and visitor in entrepreneurship at London Business School.
She has started six multi-award-winning comms businesses - the most notable being PR agency Shine. Her philosophy of promoting and developing talent has won her industry recognition including #1 <i>Sunday Times</i> Best Small Company to Work For. She is a serial NED and chairs CIS, her late father's engineering business. She was nominated best leader of a small business in 2012 by the <i>Sunday Times</i>. She is currently also working with the London Business School, inspiring MBA students in entrepreneurship.</p>
Richard Hall is an author of many business books. After a career in marketing, advertising and consulting, he now coaches senior executives in how to communicate, innovate, understand and implement change.
Rachel Bell is a serial entrepreneur and founder of six successful and award-winning PR companies. As well as Chairman of The Academy Media Ltd, she is an active NED on several boards. She's also a visitor in Entrepreneurship at the London Business School.