SPEAKERS

Don’t miss these  keynote speakers.

Get ready to be inspired! This year's BeyondTheBlack features engaging guest keynote speakers focused on how AI will shape the future of the Office of the CFO through automation, enhanced strategic insights, and more predictive and proactive processes.

Achieve Insights

These speakers will share with us their extensive experience in modernising and transforming perspectives across diverse industries. They understand AI is not merely optimising the Office of the CFO—it is fundamentally redefining its strategic imperative. You won’t want to miss these!

Keynote Speaker

James Cracknell OBE

James Cracknell OBE is a celebrated British sporting icon, double Olympic gold medallist, and adventurer who has pushed the limits of human endurance. Since retiring from competitive rowing, he has undertaken numerous gruelling expeditions, including rowing the Atlantic and racing to the South Pole, documenting his journeys in successful books and primetime BBC shows. His life took a dramatic turn in 2010 when he suffered a near-fatal brain injury after being hit by a truck while attempting to cross America. His remarkable and speedy recovery to complete another extreme endurance race is a testament to his incredible resilience. Beyond his adventures, James made history as the oldest-ever competitor to win the prestigious Boat Race for Cambridge University in 2019. He is also a dedicated charity advocate, particularly for brain injury awareness, a political activist for health and obesity, and was awarded an OBE for his services to sport.