Sir Lloyd Dorfman is a British entrepreneur and philanthropist best known for founding Travelex – the world’s largest and most reputable foreign exchange retailer. Well-versed in the art of establishing a record-breaking company, Lloyd has defined himself as a man capable of building upon any business to ensure it excels. Through his keynote speeches, he enthusiastically recalls Travelex’s fascinating history in a way that highlights just how it became such a successful entity in the realm of foreign exchange. As a result, audiences come away with tried and true strategies that they can then apply to their own businesses.
Lloyd’s love for currency exchange dates back to 1976. Brave enough to start his own business in central London, this small shop would eventually find itself gracing the ports of the Netherlands and Belgium alike. One decade later, it became Travelex – the first non-bank foreign exchange provider. From that moment on, the company continued to grow, first situated in Heathrow before expanding its reach to both the USA and Australia. Now, the company can be seen across the globe, having pioneered sponsorship deals with Australia’s 2003 World Cup Cricket team and England’s Rugby team. To this day, Travelex is Lloyd’s greatest gift to the foreign exchange market.
However, Travelex isn’t where Lloyd’s achievements end. As a seasoned philanthropist, he’d go on to become the Chairman of the Prince’s Trust and the Prince’s Trust International. Partnered with his prior responsibilities as chair of the Royal Opera House, deputy chairman of the Community Security Trust, and board member of the National Theatre, Lloyd has demonstrated an authentic love for preserving the arts and enhancing the lives of our youth. These efforts, alongside his £200,000 donation to the Royal Academy of Dance, would culminate in him being appointed CBE for services to business and charity, earning a knighthood, and becoming a CVO for his work with the Prince’s Trust.
Sir Lloyd Dorfman is an exceptional man who has consistently used his influence for the good of the people. Awarded The Prince’s Trust Wales Medal for Arts Philanthropy, he has showcased a selfless side to entrepreneurialism. This outlines him as a perfect speaker for any wanting to lean how to scale their business, while still maintaining a charitable and compassionate standing. To hire Lloyd for your event, contact Champions Speakers today!
Sir Lloyd Dorfman's official speaking topics are listed below:
- How to Build a World-Renowned Business
- Foreign Exchange Markets
- Being a Jewish Man in Finance & Banking
- The Struggles of Antisemitism
- 2023 – Donated £200,000 to the Royal Academy of Dance.
- 2022 – Appointed Commander of the Royal Victorian Order (CVO) for services to the Prince’s Trust.
- 2018 – Knighted for services to philanthropy and the arts.
- 2017 – Funded new international architecture awards and the restoration of the Senate Rooms at the Royal Academy.
- 2017 – Sold The Office Group for £500 million.
- 2017 – Joined the board of BAFTA.
- 2016 – Awarded an honorary doctorate by Buckingham University.
- 2015 – Became chairman of the Prince’s Trust.
- 2014 – Co-founded and became chairman of Doddle.
- 2013 – The National Theatre’s Cottesloe Theatre was renamed the Dorfman Theatre after his £10 million donation.
- 2011 – Awarded The Prince of Wales Medal for Arts Philanthropy.
- 2011 – Sold Travelex’s card programme business to MasterCard for £290 million and its Global Business Payments to Western Union for £606 million.
- 2008 – Appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE).
- 2001 – Won the UK "Entrepreneur of the Year" award (Consumer Business Category).
- 2001 – Acquired Thomas Cook's Global & Financial Services business for £440 million, making Travelex the world’s largest non-bank foreign exchange business.
How to hire Sir Lloyd Dorfman
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