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Terry Leahy

Former CEO of Tesco; Renowned Expert on Business Turnarounds, Management & Organizational Excellence

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Terry Leahy Biography

In his fourteen years as CEO of Tesco, Sir Terry Leahy not only turned the company into the largest supermarket chain in the UK but also transformed it into a global enterprise. As a result, Leahy is now one of the world's most admired business leaders, widely acclaimed for his drive, flair and no-nonsense approach.

In his first book, "Management in Ten Words,” Leahy shares 10 essential management lessons that emerged from his intensive turnaround of the company. The book draws on his experience and expertise to pinpoint the ten vital attributes that make successful managers and underlie great organizations.

Leahy is in high demand on the speaking circuit, and his countless speeches on management have garnered standing ovations and critical acclaim. He stresses that effective leadership does matter in the success of an organization and believes a truly effective leader is defined by what they influence others to achieve. He explains -- and exemplifies -- that a good leader takes individuals further than they would go on their own, and he directs managers to pass this idea along to their own employees, encouraging them to become leaders too.

In 2008, Leahy was nominated by Retail Week as Retail Leader of the Year. From 2005 to 2010, he was voted as Britain’s Most Admired Leader by Management Today and in 2004 he was named European Businessman of the year by FORTUNE magazine. In 2010, he received the Daily Telegraph’s Award for a Decade of Excellence in Business, a Lifetime Achievement award from Director magazine and was voted Business Person of the Year by the Sunday Times. In 2011, Leahy received two awards from Retail Week: the Lifetime Achievement Award and Retail Leader of the Year.

After retiring from Tesco in 2011, Leahy was appointed the chairman of the board of B&M Retail. He is a senior adviser to CD&R, and director of Blackcircles.com.

Leahy was educated at St. Edwards College, Liverpool and then went on to the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology where he gained his BSc in management sciences. Married with three children, Leahy enjoys sports, reading, theatre and architecture. He also serves as Director of the Liverpool Enterprise Partnership.

Speaking Topics
  • Leadership, Transparency and Growth

  • Creative Marketing and Data-based Decision Making

  • Leadership: Creating a Culture to Lead

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Management in Ten Words: Practical Advice from the Man Who Created One of the World's Largest Retailers

Management in Ten Words: Practical Advice from the Man Who Created One of the World's Largest Retailers

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  • What are the speaker fees for Terry Leahy

    Speaking fees for Terry Leahy, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Terry Leahy are $50,000 - $100,000 for live events and available upon request for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Terry Leahy, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Terry Leahy speak about?

    Terry Leahy is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Change, Leadership Speakers, Motivation.
  • Where does Terry Leahy travel from?

    Terry Leahy generally travels from London, UK, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Terry Leahy’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Terry Leahy for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Terry Leahy for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Terry Leahy or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
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    If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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Former CEO of Tesco; Renowned Expert on Business Turnarounds, Management & Organizational Excellence

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Terry Leahy Biography

In his fourteen years as CEO of Tesco, Sir Terry Leahy not only turned the company into the largest supermarket chain in the UK but also transformed it into a global enterprise. As a result, Leahy is now one of the world's most admired business leaders, widely acclaimed for his drive, flair and no-nonsense approach.

In his first book, "Management in Ten Words,” Leahy shares 10 essential management lessons that emerged from his intensive turnaround of the company. The book draws on his experience and expertise to pinpoint the ten vital attributes that make successful managers and underlie great organizations.

Leahy is in high demand on the speaking circuit, and his countless speeches on management have garnered standing ovations and critical acclaim. He stresses that effective leadership does matter in the success of an organization and believes a truly effective leader is defined by what they influence others to achieve. He explains -- and exemplifies -- that a good leader takes individuals further than they would go on their own, and he directs managers to pass this idea along to their own employees, encouraging them to become leaders too.

In 2008, Leahy was nominated by Retail Week as Retail Leader of the Year. From 2005 to 2010, he was voted as Britain’s Most Admired Leader by Management Today and in 2004 he was named European Businessman of the year by FORTUNE magazine. In 2010, he received the Daily Telegraph’s Award for a Decade of Excellence in Business, a Lifetime Achievement award from Director magazine and was voted Business Person of the Year by the Sunday Times. In 2011, Leahy received two awards from Retail Week: the Lifetime Achievement Award and Retail Leader of the Year.

After retiring from Tesco in 2011, Leahy was appointed the chairman of the board of B&M Retail. He is a senior adviser to CD&R, and director of Blackcircles.com.

Leahy was educated at St. Edwards College, Liverpool and then went on to the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology where he gained his BSc in management sciences. Married with three children, Leahy enjoys sports, reading, theatre and architecture. He also serves as Director of the Liverpool Enterprise Partnership.

Terry Leahy Speaking Topics

  • Leadership, Transparency and Growth

  • Creative Marketing and Data-based Decision Making

  • Leadership: Creating a Culture to Lead

Terry Leahy Videos

  • Lessons in leadership from Terry Leahy
    Terry Leahy discusses his experience as former chief executive of Tesco with The Economist's Adrian Wooldridge at The Economist's Ideas Economy:...
  • Sir Terry Leahy - Every Little Helps

Terry Leahy Books

FAQs on booking Terry Leahy

  • How do I book Terry Leahy to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Terry Leahy for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Terry Leahy, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Terry Leahy or any other speaker of your choice.
  • What are the speaker fees for Terry Leahy

    Speaking fees for Terry Leahy, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Terry Leahy are $50,000 - $100,000 for live events and available upon request for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Terry Leahy, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Terry Leahy speak about?

    Terry Leahy is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Change, Leadership Speakers, Motivation.
  • Where does Terry Leahy travel from?

    Terry Leahy generally travels from London, UK, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Terry Leahy’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Terry Leahy for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Terry Leahy for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Terry Leahy or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.

Terry Leahy is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Leadership, Transparency and Growth, Creative Marketing and Data-based Decision Making and Leadership: Creating a Culture to Lead. The estimated speaking fee range to book Terry Leahy for your event is $50,000 - $100,000. Terry Leahy generally travels from LondonUK and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Caspar Berry, Joseph Paris, Andy Habermacher, David Hyner and Roger Harrop. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Terry Leahy for an upcoming live or virtual event.

Terry Leahy Speaking Topics

  • Leadership, Transparency and Growth

  • Creative Marketing and Data-based Decision Making

  • Leadership: Creating a Culture to Lead

Terry Leahy Speaker Videos

  • Lessons in leadership from Terry Leahy
    Terry Leahy discusses his experience as former chief executive of Tesco with The Economist's Adrian Wooldridge at The Economist's Ideas Economy: Human Potential event.
    Sir Terry Leahy - Every Little Helps

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This website is a resource for event professionals and strives to provide the most comprehensive catalog of thought leaders and industry experts to consider for speaking engagements. A listing or profile on this website does not imply an agency affiliation or endorsement by the talent.

All American Entertainment (AAE) exclusively represents the interests of talent buyers, and does not claim to be the agency or management for any speaker or artist on this site. AAE is a talent booking agency for paid events only. We do not handle requests for donation of time or media requests for interviews, and cannot provide celebrity contact information.

If you are the talent and wish to request a profile update or removal from our online directory, please submit a profile request form.

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