Sir Bob Geldof

Influential Global Visionary & Pop Icon

Sir Bob Geldof is on of the most well-known and revered pop personalities of our time. Beginning his career as a journalist for Canada’s premier underground rock journal Georgia Straight, Geldof went on to massive success in the music industry as a performer. As his attention refocused onto global issues, Geldof’s reputation shifted from revered musician to global visionary. Nominated seven times in succession for the Nobel Peace Award, Geldof is widely celebrated for his political activism and his fight against poverty.

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Sir Bob Geldof is on of the most well-known and revered pop personalities of our time.

Beginning his career as a journalist for Canada’s premier underground rock journal Georgia Straight, Geldof went on to massive success in the music industry as a performer. As his attention refocused onto global issues, Geldof’s reputation shifted from revered musician to global visionary. Nominated seven times in succession for the Nobel Peace Award, Geldof is widely celebrated for his political activism and his fight against poverty.

Geldof is incredibly well informed, not just about African famines and aid organizations, but also about London and Washington politics, global communications and business. His presentations are highly provocative, uplifting and inspiring; he motivates audiences through his own personal experiences and the lessons learned from Live Aid.

Geldof formed the band The Boomtown Rats amidst the late 1970s punk/new wave era, and he went on to earn a series of hits, including two UK #1 singles. He possessed an acerbic wit and provided excellent interviews with an energy and enthusiasm that outmatched his rivals. After starring in the film, Pink Floyd's The Wall, he turned his attention and resources to the dreadful famine that was plaguing Ethiopia in 1984. Geldof has since spent a considerable amount of time campaigning for debt relief, and raising consciousness concerning global issues such as famine and poverty.

After receiving a knighthood in June 1986 and publishing his autobiography, Geldof recorded a number of solo albums. Continuing to think globally, explore, and create, Geldof established himself as an astute businessman. He was the co-owner of the television production house Planet 24, and the creator of the online travel agency Deckchair.com. In the late 1990s, he founded Ten Alps Communications, a documentary production company that has been responsible for supplying documentaries to the BBC.

Balancing music and his entrepreneurial pursuits, Geldof has continued to make music and focus on global issues simultaneously. Through the years, he has produced numerous albums that reflect on his personal and philosophical thoughts while working on documentaries and other projects. Following the Live 8 Concerts in 2005, Geldof was recognized by Time Magazine as one of the “2005 European Hero's”.

Amongst a number of recent recognitions, Geldof has received honorary Doctorates (Doctor of Laws) from the National University of Ireland and Newcastle University, and has been awarded the MTV "Free Your Mind Award" (Lisbon), the EPM Marketer of the Year Award, The North-South Council Award (Lisbon) and the Nobel Man of Peace Award which was presented to him by Mikael Gorbachev.

Sir Bob Geldof is an influential, inspiring and entertaining speaker who possesses great insight into the socio-political arenas, as well as leadership, communications, marketing, motivation and self-development. His unique presentations, views and insights are highly sought after by companies who wish to benefit from his sensational presentations and which always leaves a lasting and powerful impression.

We ask our delegates to complete evaluation forms on the speakers etc. Bob received the best marks in the history of our event (higher than Bill Clinton!). The top mark is 5 but people were crossing that out and putting a 6 or even a 10! Great message , great delivery , fully deserved his standing ovation ! Thanks to you for making sure it worked and to Bob for taking time out from G8.

Yorkshire Forward
Bob Geldof was by far the most incredible presenter we have had for a very long time.

HSBC
Sir Bob Geldof was nothing less than absolutely outstanding. Three standing ovations says a lot!

Standard Bank of South Africa
You truly inspired and challenged the audience - young, high potentials from all over the world - in a way they will not forget easily. You provoked not only the audience, but also ING.

ING Group N.V.
The best speaker we have ever had in 25 years of holding event!

Insurance Institute of Ireland
An outstanding speaker. The most powerful messaging I have ever heard!

Lloyds of London
Rock star and acclaimed humanitarian Sir Bob Geldof bought the crowd to its feet for a standing ovation after passionately delivering a speech about the issues facing the 21st century, including poverty in Africa and climate change.

The Yorkshire Post
Everyone I spoke to (and I've spoken to a lot of people) found your speech inspiring, thought-provoking and challenging . . . one of the best keynotes we have ever had.

Accenture
The feedback I received from both my own team and the wider audience was incredibly positive and highly complimentary in terms of both content and delivery. I think that the standing ovation you received on the day probably says it all...

Ulster Bank
Sir Geldof's keynote was the best received keynote in the history of our Civil Discourse Series. Not only did the attendees enjoy his entertaining commentary, but they were truly inspired by him. President Nirschel was bombarded by phone calls and notes the following day praising Sir Geldof's speech...

Roger Williams University

January 2006
Geldof in Africa

Bob Geldof first visited Africa in 1984. The following year, Live Aid inspired a generation to raise millions for the starving in Africa. Over twenty years on, passion undiminished, Geldof returns to what he calls the Luminous Continent. This is his personal diary. Unflinchingly honest and stunningly illustrated with his own photographs, Geldof in Africa paints a unique picture of this extraordinary and beautiful land.
January 1986
Is That It?: The Autobiography of Bob Geldof

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