Rene Carayol Profile
René is one of the world's leading business gurus specializing in leadership, culture and transformation.
He shows precisely how contemporary leaders can inspire their people through a powerful and authentic emotional connection, to do the things that others said could not be done.
Whilst being a much-acclaimed Visiting Professor at the distinguished Cass Business School in London, and lecturing on their MSc in Management, René is no academic.
As well as one of the world's leading executive coaches, working with some of the Fortune 500's top CEO's and their executive teams, he has also actually been Chairman, CEO and MD of blue chip businesses. He speaks with the authority and confidence of the expert practitioner who has seen and experienced it all before.
René specializes in delivering leadership and culture, which show precisely how contemporary leaders can inspire their people through a powerful and authentic emotional connection.
He draws much from his own unique experiences on the boards of some of the biggest international organizations; from Marks and Spencer and Pepsi, to IPC Media and the Inland Revenue.
He is the best-selling author of the leadership and culture bible, "Corporate Voodoo", and has had the privilege of working closely with some of the world's best leaders, from former US President Bill Clinton to CEOs of blue chip businesses, including Jim Yong Kim at The World Bank, Ralph Hamers at ING Bank, Mario Greco at Generali and Maria Ramos at Barclays Africa. He has interviewed the good and the great including Jack Welch, Allan Leighton, Lou Gerstner, and Sir Richard Branson.
His latest book, SPIKE is the product of some 30 years of supporting the growth and development of individuals and businesses of all shapes and sizes in the UK and overseas. The book brings together a proven formula for personal and business development.