Ashley Fongho is a member of the R&B group Rak-Su and the 2017 winner of The X-Factor. Alongside his musical career, he is also a professional boxer and has strong business expertise from working at corporate companies. Combining his experiences in music, sport and business, Ashley is a dynamic and engaging speaker with powerful stories of success and overcoming adversity.
With a degree in Psychology, Ashley started his career as a Recruitment Consultant at Michael Page, working his way up to a managerial role. With a group made up of childhood friends, he went on to compete in and win The X-Factor in 2017, being part of the first-ever boy band to win the show. In the following years, the group toured with popstars Little Mix and Olly Murs, as well as performing their own popular tour across the UK. Turning his passions into reality, Ashley started professional boxing and is part of Misfits Boxing. Despite recently suffering from an injury, he is now stepping back into the ring to continue his boxing journey. In the corporate world, he works as a Commercial Finance Recruitment Manager at Concept Care Solutions and also consults on the implementation of AI and healthcare technologies within UK businesses.
As a musician, his band Rak-Su has accumulated over 100 million streams and five iTunes Number 1s. In boxing, he has won numerous professional matches and serves as a presenter for major boxing broadcasters, including DAZN and The Equaliser. Ashley also took part in Soccer Aid 2018, playing for the World XI team.
As a mentor for young people, Ashley supports the next generation of professionals, providing applicable frameworks to improve mindset, mental health and long-term personal development. Succeeding across multiple fields, Ashley is an inspiring keynote speaker who speaks on the importance of resilience, discipline and belief. Working with global brands including Coca-Cola, Boohoo and DAZN, he equips audiences with practical tools to turn ambition into execution and delivers exciting corporate events and functions. If you are looking for a well-accomplished speaker with a varied career, hire Ashley today.
Ashley Fongho's official speaking topics are listed below:
- The Music Industry
- Mindset & The Power of Belief
- Personal Branding & Clarity of Direction
- Teamwork & Personal Relationships within a Group
- Reinvention, New Careers & Habits
Official Feedback from In-Person & Virtual Events
"Ashley delivered a keynote speech at our Student Awards ceremony this year. From our initial briefing call through to the event itself, he was exceptional. His speech was powerful, thought-provoking and kept the entire room engaged throughout. He listened carefully to the brief, asked thoughtful questions and turned his speech into something truly unforgettable. We would highly recommend Ashley for any upcoming event." - Gemma, Head of Schools Engagement and Corporate Events, BMet
- 2025 – Released collaborative EP Top Floor with Late Checkout & Rak-Su
- 2024 – Commercial Finance Recruitment Manager at Concept Care Solutions
- 2023 – Joined Misfits Boxing
- 2022 – Started boxing professionally
- 2019 – Part of bands' first UK tour, Scenic Route Tour
- 2019 – Supported Olly Murs on his You Know, I Know Tour
- 2018 – Supported Little Mix on their Summer Hits Tour
- 2018 – Took part in Soccer Aid
- 2017 – Won The X-Factor with Rak-Su
- 2016 – Manager at Michael Page
- 2013 – Recruitment Consultant at Michael Page
- 2013 – Graduated from Loughborough University with degree in Psychology
How to hire Ashley Fongho
Contact the Champions Speakers Agency to provisionally enquire about hiring Ashley Fongho for your next event, today. To get in touch, simply call an official booking agent on 0207 1010 553 or email us at [email protected] for more information.
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