Responsible for the turn around of major global brands, Pierre-Yves Gerbeau is an internationally revered businessman for good reason. Previously a professional sportsman, Gerbeau brings his dynamic mindset and driven attitude to all business opportunities, which has seen him secure an enviable success record to date.
Whether he is tasked with transforming a failing venture into a leading enterprise, or offering his expertise to take an established brand to new heights, Gerbeau delivers authentic results. As a speaker, Gerbeau enlightens audiences with anecdotes from his career that act as implementable lessons, for both businesses and individuals, ensuring the perfect balance of engaging and educational content.
An esteemed authority in the leisure industry, Gerbeau’s bespoke talks are ideally customised to any sector, and utilise the transferable aspects of his extensive leisure experience. As CEO of the Millennium Dome, Gerbeau dedicated 12 months to transforming the public image, offered entertainment and most importantly the success of the attraction, leading him to his next position. As CEO of Xscape Holdings, he was responsible for a equally impressive achievements. Drawing on his experience of zero to hero, and the responsibilities that come with it, Gerbeau’s keynote talks are honest, insightful and offer the opportunity to replicate his triumphant strategies.
A former professional ice hockey player, Gerbeau reached national team standard before an ankle injury squashed his sporting dreams. However, his hockey career instilled the essential qualities of drive, commitment and camaraderie in him, which became the foundation for his later illustrious business career. Joining the corporate side of Disneyland Paris in 1991, Gerbeau impressed with his business acumen, and soon rose through the ranks to become Vice-President of Park Operations and Attractions, the first of a series of high profile business turnarounds for him.
Currently holding several chairman positions, Gerbeau’s reputation in international business is impressive, and has seen him sought after to offer his executive skills to others, such as Brandsmart Brands and La Manga Club Resort. An innovative and forward thinking businessman, Pierre-Yves Gerbeau is perfectly placed to advise corporate clients as a keynote speaker, and delivers each talk with aplomb.
How to hire PY Gerbeau
Contact the Champions Speakers Agency to provisionally enquire about hiring PY Gerbeau for your next event, today. To get in touch, simply call an official booking agent on 0207 1010 553 or email us at [email protected] for more information.
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When he's at corporate events, PY is known to cover the following topics:
- Corporate turnaround
- Change management
- Transformational leadership
- HR and training
- Fostering innovation
- Guarding and living the brand
- Retail and service industry trends
- Leading by example
"The most motivational corporate speech we have ever heard" - Liberata UK
"I wanted to drop you a note to say thanks for visiting us on the day, I've had a lot of feedback already, which has been hugely positive. The people liked your style, your 'down to earth' approach, your humour and overall, and perhaps more importantly, your story. Your contribution rounded the day off on a really positive note, which was a great result and something that can be built upon." - Brian Dunseath on behalf of United Untilities
"PY Gerbeau is back. A few weeks ago I complained (unlike me, I know) that there weren’t enough personalities in the industry any more. That firms were too often led by the money men (or women) and not by the passionate personalities. PY definitely has personality. And this journalist certainly hopes that in the period since leaving X-Leisure in 2013 and joining London Resort this week, he hasn’t lost any of his “say it like it is” approach. Welcome back PY."
- Sam McClary, Estates Gazette"PY was absolutely excellent and we were delighted with his performance. The feedback has been universally positive. When we asked partners to give their one highlight and takeaway from the retreat, a number of them referenced PY's speech. His core message about leading by example, and hiring people based on attitude, really struck a chord, which is great as that's exactly what we wanted!" - Anna, Hogan Lovells