Solomon Bamidele is an experienced investment banker who has worked for some of the biggest names in finance, including Goldman Sachs, Deutsche Bank, and Royal Bank of Canada. He is also an engaging keynote speaker, known for delivering compelling insights on a range of topics, from high performance, productivity, resilience, burnout prevention and recovery to stakeholder influence, communication, presentation mastery, and team engagement. With a wealth of public speaking experience, Solomon is an ideal speaker for corporate events, finance and investment conferences, and professional development workshops.
Solomon's experience extends across finance, and he has regularly held high-profile roles. These include serving as an Investment Banking Analyst at RBC Capital Markets and Investment Banking Senior Analyst at Stamford Partners LLP. He also worked within Virgin StartUp's Strategy and Finance department, where he developed investor pitch materials and secured investor interest in a two-million-pound fundraising campaign. Following these positions, he joined Genius Group Limited as a Corporate Strategy and M&A Manager.
As a keynote speaker, Solomon has delivered captivating keynotes for a broad range of organisations and brands, including Microsoft, Virgin Media, O2, Worldpay, Nexia, King's College London, City University London and the University of Manchester. He also delivered a winning presentation to over 5,000 delegates at the Virgin Pitch to Sail competition and was personally recognised by Sir Richard Branson. With a wealth of experience across both finance and public speaking, Solomon tailors every keynote to align with event objectives, ensuring audiences leave informed and empowered.
Whether addressing business leaders or working with entrepreneurs, Solomon ensures audiences leave with practical strategies they can implement immediately. Drawing on his time in investment banking, Solomon's financial insights allow organisations to navigate economic uncertainty and make more informed strategic decisions, while his talks on team engagement promote positive working cultures and higher performance. To hire Solomon Bamidele for your next event, contact Champions Speakers today!
Solomon Bamidele's official speaking topics are listed below:
- High Performance and Productivity
- Building Resilience
- Burnout Prevention and Recovery
- Managing Upwards
- Stakeholder Influence and Communication
- Presentation and Facilitation Mastery
- Team Engagement and Delegation
Official Feedback From In-Person & Virtual Events:
"I had the pleasure of working with Solomon during a workshop he ran for Year 11 students on university careers and mindset. He engaged them in a way that made higher education and career pathways feel both accessible and exciting, also leaning on his own personal experience. Solomon’s approach was inspiring—he didn’t just provide info on university pathways, but also focused on the mindset needed to succeed. I highly recommend Solomon for any workshops or talks." - Rees Davis-Campbell, Founder and CEO, Bee N Spired
"I had the pleasure of working with Solomon at our Black History Month event last October. He was part of a distinguished panel, discussing lessons from UK Black Entrepreneurs. Solomon's contribution to the discussion was thought-provoking and inspiring. Great speaker and motivator. Keep up the great work on inspiring others. God bless" - Gabriel Bolu, Head of AI Strategy, Global Payments Inc
"Solomon delivered a very high-quality virtual workshop for Nexia colleagues around the world on high-performance habits for audit, tax and advisory professionals. We were very happy with the session and are looking to continue working with him again next year. We had some great feedback from colleagues globally, including from the US. Solomon is a very engaging and articulate speaker; he uses good quality slides and delivers training in an interactive and inspiring manner. I would highly recommend other companies in any industry to work with Solomon to train and coach your staff on all things high performance, time management, and energy management; you won't be disappointed! He is also very responsive and good to work with, which is important." - Alastair McTavish, Global Head of Leadership Development, JD.com
"I met Solomon during a University Society event focused on helping students to find their goals and motivation, while balancing healthy productivity. After his presentation, I had built a much clearer mindset on how to pursue my desired career. Solomon's advice was highly applicable to all our diverse goals and aspirations, and he boosted the confidence of many students to apply for their desired internships." - Sania Ghori
- 2023 - Corporate Strategy and M&A Manager at Genius Group Limited
- 2022 - Interim Strategy and Finance at Virgin StartUp
- 2020 - Investment Banking Senior Analyst at Stamford Partners LLP
- 2018 - Investment Banking Analyst at RBC Capital Markets
- Won the Virgin Pitch to Sail competition where he delivered a presentation to over 5,000 delegates and was recognised by Sir Richard Branson
- Delivered workshops and keynotes for organisations including Microsoft, Virgin Media, O2, Worldpay, Nexia, King's College London, City University London and the University of Manchester
- Investment banker for Goldman Sachs
- Investment banker for Deutsche Bank
- Investment banker for Royal Bank of Canada
How to hire Solomon Bamidele
Contact the Champions Speakers Agency to provisionally enquire about hiring Solomon Bamidele 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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