Kevin Chesters is a bestselling author, strategic consultant and motivational keynote speaker who brings more than 30 years of experience in creativity, strategy and communications to the stage. Having held senior positions at some of the world’s most influential agencies and organisations, including Chief Strategy Officer of Ogilvy UK, Chief Strategy Officer of Dentsu McGarryBowen London, Head of Strategy at Wieden+Kennedy London and Head of Consumer Planning at BT, Kevin understands how original thinking can transform performance. His keynotes encourage audiences to challenge established habits, communicate more effectively and find practical ways to become more creative.
Throughout his career, Kevin has worked with major international brands including adidas, M&S, LEGO, KPMG, Google, YouTube, Eurostar, PureGym, Jaguar Land Rover and Telstra. At Ogilvy UK, he headed a department of more than 60 strategists and helped lead the agency to a record new business year in 2017, securing more than £165 million of new business. He later co-founded Harbour Collective, which became a Top 20 independent agency according to Campaign, before selling and exiting the business. Today, through Kevin Chesters Consulting, he advises and trains organisations around the world.
Kevin is also the co-author of the Amazon bestseller ‘The Creative Nudge’, a practical exploration of how small behavioural changes can help people think differently and become more creative. His second book, ‘DESTRATEGISE’, is due for release in November 2026. Alongside his consultancy work, Kevin has lectured at universities in the UK and Italy, delivered TED and TEDx talks and shared his expertise through publications including Campaign, Management Today and The Drum.
When hired as a motivational speaker, Kevin combines decades of commercial experience with humour, storytelling and practical ideas audiences can use immediately. His talks explore creativity, storytelling, innovation, time, behavioural science and organisational culture, helping people reconsider how they approach problems and opportunities. For businesses navigating AI, changing customer expectations and growing demands on employees, Kevin offers a timely reminder of the value of distinctly human skills, inspiring teams to think differently, communicate compellingly and turn creative ideas into meaningful action.
