Bob Geldof

Bob is a highly acclaimed public speaker and in great demand in Europe and the US. He covers topics including leadership, entrepreneurialism, motivation, success, communications, and, of course, anecdotal on his own amazing life, Make Poverty History, Live Aid, Band Aid, and Live 8. Apart from his massive international commitment to humanitarian issues Bob is a highly accomplished businessman owning a number of production companies and broadcasting organizations. 

The rock musician, songwriter, and political activist, Sir Bob Geldof is the rare combination of musical talent and successful businessman. His infectious messages of social and economic justice spread through music concerts and global gatherings have touched tens of millions around the world.

As a founding member of the seminal punk band, "Boomtown Rats", he turned out a string of hits including "Rat Track" and "I Don't Like Mondays."

In the mid-eighties a story on Ethiopian famine moved him to co-write "Do They Know It's Christmas?" He convinced the top UK musicians of the day, including Phil Collins, Duran Duran, Bono, George Michael and Culture Club, to contribute their talents to record the song as fund-raiser. The 1984 Christmas song and accompanying music video became global best-sellers and the main anti-poverty rock anthem.

Geldof again turned to his fellow musicians in 1985, enlisting their help for the inaugural "Live Aid" concert. Playing simultaneously to audiences in London and Philadelphia, the concerts were seen by 1.5 billion people and raised over $100 million for famine relief.

Bob Geldof is an influential and inspiring speaker. He is highly entertaining and has great insight into the socio-political and upliftment arenas as well as leadership, communications, marketing in the global village, 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 leave a lasting and powerful impression.

Bob was recognized by Time Magazine as one of the 2005 European Hero's and made the front cover of their European Edition on 10th October 2005.

Recent achievements for Bob include: Nobel Man of Peace Award (Nov 05), MTV Free Your Mind Award (Nov 05), EPM Marketer of the Year Award (Nov 05), and the North-South Council Award (Nov 05).