Liam Chivers

Liam Chivers is the entrepreneur behind the success of some of the biggest digital influencers. The social media mogul is credited with pioneering the potential online and the personalities best suited to do it. As the founder of OP Talent, Liam has managed leading influencers and continues to be one of the 21st century’s most influential digital disrupters. A true visionary, who has transformed the marketing industry, Liam is sought after as a speaker, able to instil his experience of leadership, acquisitions, and digital development, in corporate audiences.

Best known as the Founder and Managing Director of OP Talent, Liam developed the business in 2012 ahead of the explosion of social media influencers. Responsible for the career success of the likes of KSI, Joe Weller and Ali-A, Liam specialises in securing billions of views and millions of followers on YouTube. Through content promotions and brand partnerships, Liam has developed a strategy with uncapped potential for YouTube stars, and has further diversified from social media to books, music and event promotions. One of his most high-profile ventures was monetising the KSI vs Logan Paul amateur boxing match, which became the biggest event in internet history.

As a former Sales Director for the game division of Arvato Entertainment Europe, Liam spent 12 years developing his knowledge of the traditional gaming industry. Backed by his sales acumen, Liam saw potential in YouTube personalities, and utilised his extensive contacts and experience in gaming to promote games focused YouTube accounts. From a gap in the market to an icon of internet history, Liam now represents the biggest names in YouTube comedy, kids, and lifestyle accounts. Outside of career development and product endorsement, Liam also provides education through OP Talent on the best practises of brand marketing and social media promotions.

As a leading authority in social marketing, Liam is in demand to share his insights into diversifying a business, digital entrepreneurship, and visionary leadership. Most recently, he was featured on the BBC documentary ‘Celebrity: A 21st Century Story’ where he explored the changing dynamic of public stars in the digital era. The impact of the rapid progression of digital trends, and technologies is something Liam expands on as a speaker.