As a leading figure in private equity and the man behind several instantly-recognizable high street brands, Luke is one of the few entrepreneurs whose speeches resonate with one-man-band businesses and FT readers alike.

As a former Chairman of Channel 4 and the current chair of the Royal Society of Arts, there are few after-dinner speakers to equal Luke’s credibility and breadth of experience.

Luke has delivered talks in many formats, including after-dinner speeches, lunchtime salons, management off-sites, trade events, board briefings, motivational events and public seminars.

Luke’s speeches are both entertaining and provocative. He speaks passionately about the contribution of entrepreneurialism to the good of society, and the personal value of optimism, determination and self-reliance. Luke is equally comfortable talking to sector-specific audiences, particularly those relating to his own interests i.e. the media, the restaurant trade and private equity.

When time allows, Luke is pleased to waive his fee for charities and educational institutions hosting not-for-profit events.

For a prompt response, please email details of your event to Luke via this site.