Business magnate and media presenter, Nick Hewer, is a former advisor to Lord Alan Sugar on The Apprentice, having been a prominent figure in British corporations for over fifty years. Utilising his high profile platform across sectors, Hewer has since been involved in presenting television roles, championing small businesses and supporting entrepreneurs. An expert in public relations for the entirety of his career, Hewer offers a unique opportunity as an event speaker, able to share his extensive business and PR knowledge with corporate clients wanting to replicate his success. Additionally, having spent over 15 years in the media spotlight, his status and delivery ensures a captivating and entertaining talk for all in attendance.
Responsible for the management of all Alan Sugar’s business and philanthropic media ventures, Hewer and Sugar's long standing relations began in 1983 when his PR company was hired to represent Amstrad. Having worked his way from trainee to sole shareholder in the capital based PR consultancy, Hewer's dynamic and entrepreneurial approach to business saw him internationally recognised as a leader in the field, and spent an illustrious 21 years as part of the Amstrad management team.
With extensive experience in British business, and an entrepreneurial spirit matched only by Sugar himself, Hewer became an aide on the inaugural series of The Apprentice in 2005. Tasked with casting a critical eye over aspiring entrepreneurs, Hewer’s insight has led to the success of a number of budding business people in the nine years he spent on the show. Gaining a reputation as an effective presenter, with subtly comedic expressions, Hewer soon found himself sought after for further mainstream roles, including as the presenter of Channel 4’s Countdown since 2012.
Combining his status in both business and media, Hewer has utilised the opportunity to promote essential topics including automatic pension enrolment, small business success and charity activities. In 2013 he collaborated with Vista Print to support their campaign that aimed to back the development of SMEs. Hewer is uniquely placed to offer influential keynote talks to a diverse range of audiences. Having amassed an impressive and versatile list of media credits, his profile is guaranteed to ensure event success, and his extensive business experience ensures his content is relevant and invaluable. From entertaining career anecdotes to implementable business advice, Nick Hewer is the ideal guest speaker for your occasion.
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How to hire Nick Hewer
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"Nick Hewer was fantastic. He had great wit, charm and intelligence" - Aeolus
- 2019 - Became President of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
- 2012 - 2021 - Presenter of Countdown
- 2012 - Received an honorary Doctor of Letters degree from Kingston University
- 2005 - 2014 - Acted as an aide on the Apprentice
- 1983 - 2004 - Part of the Amstrad management group