Léké Adebayo

Léké Adebayo is a captivating keynote speaker, strategic consultant and executive coach whose career has spanned law, the arts, journalism and international advisory. A former City of London corporate lawyer, he has since carved out a unique path at the crossroads of creativity and strategy. His ability to connect diverse disciplines into a coherent narrative is his greatest strength, inspiring audiences with perspectives drawn from a life lived across professional worlds as varied as acting, screenwriting, coaching and global consultancy.

Growing up with both UK and Nigerian heritage, Léké developed resilience and versatility early on. A talented athlete, he represented his school and region in rugby, hockey and athletics before pursuing law at the University of Bristol and BPP Law School. He trained as a solicitor with Slaughter and May, working across corporate, tax, litigation, property and banking before qualifying into the corporate division. Whilst private practice was ultimately not for him, Leke's early years at top City law firms honed his analytical skills, adaptability and communication style, all of which have underpinned his later career in public speaking and consultancy.

Léké’s professional journey is defined by an extraordinary range of milestones. As an actor, he has featured in productions for the BBC, Channel 4, Sky and HBO, working alongside talents including Hugh Laurie, Steve Coogan and Damson Idris. He played roles in Avenue 5 for HBO, Bloods for Sky and This Time with Alan Partridge for Baby Cow Productions. His work in film includes the feature Farming alongside Kate Beckinsale and Gugu Mbatha-Raw. As a screenwriter, his scripts The Concierge and Zambezi & Mako have been read and praised by Hollywood executives. In consultancy, he has advised organisations including the Clinton Foundation and Launch Africa Ventures, and trained senior leaders across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and the US. His role as Associate Producer on the acclaimed documentary 'The Beautiful Game', endorsed by Kofi Annan, highlighted his ability to connect storytelling with social impact. He later expanded his expertise with accreditations in Transformational Coaching, Executive Coaching and C-Suite Leadership Coaching, establishing himself as a trusted adviser to leaders navigating change.

Audiences value Léké for his global outlook, charismatic delivery and ability to engage with serious themes in an approachable way. His keynote topics include leadership, diversity, cross-cultural understanding, creativity, storytelling and executive presence. These themes resonate strongly in a world where organisations must inspire, adapt and innovate. For organisations seeking a speaker with intellectual depth, international perspective and genuine stage presence, Léké Adebayo brings lasting impact.