Chris Tompkins
Speciliast Areas: Diversity & Inclusion, Neurodiversity, Social Mobility & Intersectionality
Chris Tompkins, an expert Senior Keynote Speaker & Entertainment Manager at Champions Speakers, brings a wealth of experience and a robust track record of securing prestigious clients to his role. Having started at Champions Speakers in October 2019 as an After Dinner Speakers Sales Executive, Chris quickly ascended to managing high-profile accounts, renowned for his ability to retain customers, negotiate and exceed targets. His prior roles within the utility industry, formerly working as a Sales and Service Representative at James Boylan Safety Ltd and an Account Manager at Flogas Britain, equipped Chris with exceptional skills in customer service, which he continues to demonstrate prowess in at Champions Speakers. Such expertise in sales strategy has seen Chris honoured with the Flogas Britain Award for Outstanding Sales!
At Champions Speakers, Chris specialises in hiring diversity, equality & inclusion, social mobility and intersectionality keynote speakers, along with being our resident expert on global awareness days. He is Champions Speakers go-to expert on diversity and inclusion speakers, fostering strong global connections with advocates in these crucial areas. His work has supported various exclusive clients, including GoCardless, the Ministry of Defence, the NHS and Boots, successfully arranging exclusive speakers who inspire and educate. Chris’s favourite speakers are notable figures who align with his advocacy for equality and social mobility - including Asif Sadiq, Katie Piper, Dame Inga Beale, June Sarpong and Michelle King. Each renowned for their impactful contributions to discussions on diversity and inclusion, these speakers truly stand out for Chris. Chris has also shared his expertise on EDI for Startup Magazine, authoring the article Michelle King on Building Truly Inclusive Workplaces.
Outside of his professional pursuits, Chris is passionate about sports, coaching his son’s under-13s football team and personally enjoying golf and football, along with spending time with his family. His personal interests in sports complement his professional expertise, as he also manages bookings for Olympic and Paralympic speakers, along with footballers and rugby speakers. This blend of personal interests and professional focus makes Chris an invaluable asset to Champions Speakers and our clientele.
Chris' Top Articles:
Providing his expert authority on diversity, equity and inclusion, social mobility and intersectionality, Chris authors a plethora of top articles for Champions Speakers on the importance of these subjects and the top speakers that can be hired to increase awareness. Using official opinion polls from exclusive events, Chris collates information to provide his comprehensive selection of the top speakers for corporate and public events. Below are his top articles!:
