Rene Carayol

René Carayol is a leading authority on business transformation, inclusive leadership, and corporate culture, and currently serves as the Founder and Chief Executive of Everyone. and the Inspired Leaders Network. With a career spanning over two decades in senior leadership roles, René has evolved into one of the most in-demand executive coaches globally. His work with CEOs and executive teams focuses on enabling transformational change, always centred around people and performance. His powerful insights have not only captivated audiences around the world but also shaped thinking at companies such as Google, Bayer and the World Bank Group.

Having held senior roles at PepsiCo as Systems Director, and later as Managing Director of IPC Media (now Time Inc. UK), René possesses a unique insight into what makes high-performing businesses thrive. He has worked alongside some of the world’s most influential figures, including David Cameron, Nelson Mandela, and Sir Richard Branson, offering invaluable leadership counsel. His keynote themes — such as “Culture is More Powerful Than Strategy” and “Manage a Little Less, Lead a Little More” — are grounded in real-world experience and have helped countless organisations shift from good to exceptional.

René’s voice is a familiar one across media, having hosted BBC’s The Money Programme and The Man from the Met, while also contributing business insights to BBC News, Sky News, and Channel 4. His thought leadership is captured in best-selling books, including “Corporate Voodoo” (2001), “My Voodoo” (2002) and the widely acclaimed “SPIKE: What Are You Great At?” (2017). Through SPIKE, René champions strength-based leadership, encouraging individuals and organisations alike to focus on their natural talents in order to achieve radical results and build inclusive, high-performing teams.

In addition to his many accolades, René was appointed MBE in 2004 for his outstanding service to the business community. He also serves as Visiting Professor at Cass Business School (since 2012) and was named a LinkedIn Top Voice, recognising his influence in modern leadership dialogue. Whether speaking at the 2024 World Credit Union Conference or mentoring the next generation of leaders, René Carayol continues to drive change and inspire progress at the highest level.