Leadership Transformation Expert; CEO of Intent-Based Leadership International; Former Chief Executive of Investors in People Scotland
Peter Russian Biography
Peter Russian is a leadership consultant, facilitator, and CEO whose career centers on transforming organizational approaches to leadership and empowerment. Russian serves as CEO of Intent-Based Leadership International, established in partnership with L. David Marquet, author of "Turn the Ship Around" and former submarine captain. The organization promotes the concept that effective leaders distribute decision-making authority, fostering leader-leader cultures throughout organizations.
Russian spent 25 years in the United Kingdom, where he contributed to the development and assessment of leadership and management standards. He served for 15 years as Chief Executive of Investors in People Scotland. During his tenure, Russian worked with more than 25,000 organizations, a reach unmatched by other business consultancy organizations. Through this experience, he identified a recurring pattern: organizations often invested in leadership development, but results frequently did not meet expectations. This observation led him to pursue a different model of leadership.
Through his work, Russian recognized how Intent-Based Leadership challenges traditional leadership assumptions and practices. He joined Marquet to help organizations realize the benefits of this approach. Russian has held executive roles at Intent-Based Leadership International, Remarkable, and Investors in People, with expertise in client and partner relationships, consultancy and research, training and development, and the establishment of global delivery partners. His client portfolio includes National Grid, NASA, Hewlett Packard, Tyson Foods, EDF Energy, Mars, and an F1 racing team.
Russian has experience in non-executive roles in Scotland and England, leading organizational change at Social Investment Scotland and the Centre for Enterprise. He has served on panels and committees such as the UK Council for Leadership and Management, the UK National Training Awards, CBI Scotland Council, Devonshire House Scotland (as chair), and the Scottish Football Association Club Academy Scotland Assessment Panel. Russian co-led a development program in Northern Kenya to support leadership and management in local communities in Laikipia. As Director of Development at Investors in People UK, he led international partnerships, including collaborations with governments in South Africa, Oman, and the Cayman Islands.
Russian received the HR Network Award for Outstanding Contribution to HR in Scotland and was a finalist for the Sir Alex Ferguson Award for Leadership. He is a frequent speaker and facilitator, having presented and worked across the United Kingdom, United States, China, Switzerland, Kenya, France, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, and other countries. Russian is recognized for bridging leadership theory with practical organizational transformation, drawing on extensive experience with complex institutions and contributing to ongoing conversations about the future of work and leadership development.
Contact a speaker booking agent to check availability on Peter Russian and other top speakers and celebrities.
Peter Russian Speaking Topics
-
Executive Leadership Workshop:
The Executive Workshop is for organizations that would like to go more deeply into Intent-Based Leadership with an eye toward changing behaviors. This 5 hour session includes a discussion of the origin story of Intent-Based Leadership Turn the Ship Around! This interactive workshop has small groups working together to transition the story of the USS Santa Fe into your story of how you can transition into a highly engaged and motivated team. For online events we extend the learning by having 3 two-hour sessions spread over 3 week which will allow for reflection and practice so you can bring questions and success stories to the next session.
Peter Russian Videos
Clarity: What do you mean? - Leadership Nudge
So the job of a leader is to provide information, but not instructions. To provide the information that they've got and to share that, but then to...
-
How do I book Peter Russian to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Peter Russian 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 Peter Russian, 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 Peter Russian or any other speaker of your choice. -
What are the speaker fees for Peter Russian
Speaking fees for Peter Russian, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Peter Russian are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and under $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Peter Russian, 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 Peter Russian speak about?
Peter Russian is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Business Leadership, Disruptive Thinking, Executive Leadership, Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Thought Leadership -
Where does Peter Russian travel from?
Peter Russian generally travels from Brookline, MA, USA, 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 Peter Russian’s agent?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Peter Russian 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 Peter Russian 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 Peter Russian 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.
Peter Russian is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as . The estimated speaking fee range to book Peter Russian for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Peter Russian generally travels from Brookline, MA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Dan Rockwell, Howard Stephen Berg, John Kundly, Steven Haden and Jennifer Pinder. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Peter Russian for an upcoming live or virtual event.
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.








