Karren Brady
Former Vice Chair, West Ham & Small Business Ambassador
Tim Campbell
Tim Campbell MBE
Social Enterprise Entrepreneur, The Apprentice winner
Tim is a social enterprise entrepreneur whose work focuses on supporting the unemployed, and disadvantaged to get into business and championing education and apprenticeships. He is also Lord Sugar's right-hand man on The Apprentice, over a decade after winning the show himself. In presentations, he shares his own journey, what it means to have the mindset of an entrepreneur and the importance of inclusion.
Speaking Topics
- Business Competitiveness
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Strategy
Biography
Tim Campbell is an entrepreneurial businessman with a focus on educating and empowering others. After coming to the public attention by winning the reality show The Apprentice, he worked closely with the Mayor of London to increase the number of organisations recruiting apprentices and set up his own social enterprise, Bright Ideas Trust, to support start-ups from underserved groups. With an MBE for his services to enterprise culture, he has since returned to the show where he started, now as Lord Sugar's aide.
After winning The Apprentice he was catapulted into a world very different from his previous job at London Underground. Unlike others who attempted to make the most of their fifteen minutes of fame, he stayed with Alan Sugar to run Amstrad’s foray into the health and beauty market. When working with the Mayor to promote the positive advantages of apprenticeships, he became aware of how many unemployed young people wanted to start their own business but lacked the advice, encouragement, and investment needed to get started. After learning this, Tim decided to form the Bright Ideas Trust. Continuing to champion diverse talent, he works as Regional Head of Africa and Trading Futures lead for OSTC Group to hire diverse future traders and advises AMS, a global talent acquisition business, on their strategic Diversity and Inclusion efforts.
In presentations, Tim shares his entrepreneurial journey and his thoughts on what it takes to create and lead a thriving business. As well as relaying the importance of confidence, good planning, perseverance and the ability to build relationships, he emphasises the need for inclusion. Citing education as a key facilitator of social mobility, he talks passionately about apprenticeships and the impact that companies can have on their communities.
Furthering his commitment to education and inclusion, he sits on the City of London Corporation's Education Board and supports the Lord Mayor’s Dragon Awards. He is also a member of the Livery Companies, the International Visitor Leadership Program and the Government's Windrush Commemoration Committee.
“Absolutely super – went down very well with a very mixed audience.”
Tim’s work for the event was exceptional. This wasn’t just in his hosting abilities but also in his commitment to entertain the guest apprentices etc. The apprentices all enjoyed the event and he made it extra special. We thought it was a good day and I really hope that he enjoyed it as we would definitely invite him to compere again.
Tim was fantastic, he was easy to talk to and the audience thought he was great. What was really nice was the fact that he took the time to talk to lots of people. The audience were delighted to have him with us.
Tim was a big hit with our audience and really conveyed the right messages for them. It's the first time we have engaged a guest speaker for the awards and many of our members commented that Tim's insights into skills and great presentation style gave the ceremony an extra 'buzz' this year.
We also appreciated the time that he spent with our rather shy apprentices, making the event special for them.
Tim was very well received – he is a great speaker who can engage with his audience. His anecdotal approach is one which appeals and the audience could relate to. Tim spoke with conviction and sincerity and communicated his passion and commitment in both a moving and profound way. At the completion of a physical development scheme it is often the case that launches declaim the building rather than the use. Tim’s contribution put people back into the frame and provided an uplifting and inspiring finish to the event.
Very happy with his response to our event brief. Extremely accommodating from arrival in Belfast until his departure. Exceptionally approachable and interested in the overall objectives of the event.
Very positive reaction, good audience interaction during presentation and post event. Tim Campbell was very patient and has a very pleasant manner with all guests.
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