Gordon Tredgold is an internationally recognised high-performance expert who helps leaders stop just talking about change and start delivering it. Known as 'The Closer', Gordon transforms underperforming teams to deliver measurable business results via practical, proven and immediately actionable insights. His unique ability to demystify leadership has led him to be named one of Global Gurus Top 30 Leadership Experts for 7 consecutive years, showcasing his impact. As the creator of the FAST framework, Gordon highlights the importance of focus, accountability, simplicity and transparency throughout his talks.
After graduating with a BSc in Mathematics from the University of Manchester, Gordon began developing his expertise in project leadership, programme management and directing across leading companies, including Britannia Airways, Barclaycard, London Electricity and more. In 2006, he became the Deputy CIO, Transformational Director and Head of Support Services at DHL IT Services before serving as the Corporate Vice President of Global IT Service Delivery at Henkel. Further developing his skills, in 2009 Gordon attended the Thunderbird School of Global Management, leading him to become an Advisor to the CEO at 1billion Africa. He has since led Fortune 100 turnarounds at Fujitsu and Allianz, working to save $350M+ and improve overall performance by 50-500%.
Currently serving as the CEO and Managing Consultant at Leadership Principles LLC, Gordon works to advise organisations on management development, organisational design and large-scale transformation programmes. Additionally, he serves as a Leadership Consultant at WestRock Company and as an External Advisory Board member at CEOworld Magazine. Continuing to share his expertise, Gordon has been featured in Forbes, where he served as a Forbes Coach, Fortune, Inc., Business Insider and Entrepreneur, to name a few. As the bestselling author of 'FAST: 4 Principles Every Business Needs' and 'Leadership: It's a Marathon, Not a Sprint', he is renowned for sharing unmatched insight from his 30-year career.
Gordon's influential career has not gone without recognition, as he was honoured as the Best International Leadership Development Consultant 2021, Business Circle's Leadership Development Consultant of the Year 2025 and he was included in the Top 100 Leadership Experts and Speakers. He is hired for his practical, results-driven approach by leading companies across the globe, including Allianz, Vodafone, NBC, Baxter and more. Whether delivering a keynote or facilitating a full-day workshop, he equips leaders with the tools, framework and unmatched confidence needed to lead successful change in demanding business environments.
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Books
FAST: 4 Principles Every Business Needs
Leadership: It’s A Marathon, Not A Sprint
Gordon Tredgold's official speaking topics are listed below:
FAST: How to Turn Underperforming Teams into Successful Teams
70% of initiatives fail — not because teams lack talent, but because of four leadership blind spots: unclear focus, fuzzy accountability, unnecessary complexity, and invisible progress. Gordon reveals the FAST framework that turned around failing programmes at DHL, Henkel, and dozens of Fortune 100 companies. Your audience leaves with a simple diagnostic to identify what's killing their results right now — and practical tools they can apply Monday morning to start seeing immediate improvement.
Closing the Knowing-Doing Gap — It's Easier Than You Think!
The leadership industry has spent $2.3 trillion teaching leaders what to do. Nothing changes. Why? Because knowledge isn't the problem — confidence is. Your leaders already know what good looks like. They've read the books and attended the workshops. But knowing and doing are two different things. This talk reveals why the gap exists and how to close it without another training programme. Your audience discovers the confidence-building framework that finally turns knowledge into action.
3 Simple Steps That Drive Culture Change in 90 Days or Less
Culture change has been made complicated. Consultants talk about multi-year programmes, extensive surveys, and deep behavioural analysis. Meanwhile, nothing actually changes. Gordon cuts through with a proven approach: Say It, Live It, Reinforce It. Your audience learns the 18% tipping point that creates irreversible momentum, the 4 Rs that embed culture without constant pushing, and gets a 90-day action plan they can start implementing immediately.
Official Feedback From In-Person & Virtual Events:
"Gordon is the new Speaker of the Year as far as I’m concerned. Clear, concise, engaging. Every time I hear him speak I learn something." - Susan, CFO Marshall Space Flight Center, NASA
"The insights Gordon offered opened a floodgate of comments from our 1,700+ audience — and nearly a week later, they kept coming. The webinar became such a runaway success that organisations are now requesting exclusive sessions with him." - Vidusha, Head of HR, Courtaulds Clothing Lanka
"Gordon consistently receives the highest rankings and feedback from our global audience. Statistically, he is by far our top-rated speaker." - Günsu, Global Business Consul, InterNations
"Simply brilliant! The combination of content and style is remarkable. The entire audience would have wanted more time." - Domenico, Chief Transformation Officer, Wartsila
"Gordon is without doubt a delivery expert who, with surgical like precision, focuses on removing all barriers to success." - Sean, MD Contact Centre Platforms, Barclays
"I felt like I was in a brainstorming session, not a speech — where the answers of audience members inspired new answers in others. An experience I would strongly recommend." - Kenan, Senior Product Manager, GE Aeronautic
- 2025 - Named one of Global Gurus Top 30 Leadership Experts for the 7th year in a row
- 2025 - Business Circle's Leadership Development Consultant of the year
- 2023 - Corporate Vision as #1Leadership Development Consultant
- 2023 - ManageHR Top 10 Leadership
- 2022 - External Advisory Board Member at CEOWORLD Magazine
- 2022 - Leadership Consultant at the WestRock Company
- 2021 - Named the Best International Leadership Development Consultant
- 2019 - Leadership Opinion Columnist at CEOWORLD Magazine
- 2019 - Became the CEO & Managing Consultant at Leadership Principles LLC
- 2019 - Senior Programme Manager at Fujitsu
- 2019 - Programme Manager at HR Solutions GmbH
- 2018 - Forbes Coach at Forbes Coaches Council
- 2018 - Deputy Program Director Chemicals REACH at the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
- 2017 - Contributor to Entrepreneur Media
- 2017 - Consultant to HR Solutions GmbH
- 2016 - Contributor to Inc. Magazine
- 2015 - His book 'FAST: 4 Principles Every Business Needs' was featured as a finalist in the Chartered Management Institute Management Book of the Year awards
- 2015 - Published 'FAST: 4 Principles Every Business Needs'
- 2014 - Visiting Professor at Staffordshire University
- 2009 - Advisor to the CEO of 1Billion Africa
- 2008 - Corporate Vice President, Global IT Service Delivery at Henkel
- 2006 - Deputy CIO, Transformation Director & Head of Support Services at DHL IT Services
- 2004 - Head of Support Services at DPWN Global Business Services
- 2004 - Programme Director at DHL Information Services
- 2002 - Programme Director at Navis LLC
- 2000 - Programme Director at C&E & NLT
- 2000 - Programme Director at Canle & Wireless
- 1998 - Programme Director at Britannia Airways
- 1997 - Program Test Director at Krediebank S.A.
- 1996 - Program Testing Director at Barclaycard
- 1992 - Project Manager at London Electricity
- 1990 - Functional Test Manager at Barclays Bank
- 1009 - Project Manager at CSC Consulting
- 1989 - Project Leader at Inforem
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