Brian McBride is an internationally renowned businessman, famed for his tenure as the Chairman of ASOS, during which he saw revenue grow from £500m to £2.4bn over six years. Having also worked at the helm of many other major retail and consumer brands, Brian knows what it takes to make a business thrive. Currently the Chairman of Trainline Plc, a role in which he has helped the company to become the largest digital ticket retailer in the European market ahead of National Rail, and the Lead Non-Executive Director of the Defence Board for the UK Ministry of Defence, Brian is also booked as a speaker to share his expertise on what makes a business a success.
Beginning his career in the technology sector, Brian worked for the likes of Xerox, Dell and IBM. After working with such companies, Brian proved his worth as a businessman and was appointed as the Managing Director of T-Mobile. From that point on, Brian has been at the helm of countless retail businesses – such as roles as Non-Executive Director of AO World Plc, Computacenter Plc and SThree Plc. Brian is also widely known for his tenure as CEO of Amazon UK, a tenure during which he helped Amazon grow their sales from £3bn to £5bn while growing the headcount by less than 15%, and Non-Executive Director of Celtic FC, a Scottish football club.
Other prominent roles of Brian’s include being an Advisory Board member of Huawei UK, a member of the UK Government’s Digital Advisory Board, a Non-Executive Director of Standard Life Aberdeen Plc, a Financial Advisor for Lazard’s Financial Advisory sector and the Non-Executive Director of the BBC Executive Board. Having worked a diverse career at the helm of some of the biggest brands across the globe, Brian is revered for his expertise in business management and digital disruption. Most recently, in 2022, Brian was elected as the President of CBI, selected by the members of the CBI in their AGM. Brian has since stepped down as President and is now a Non-Executive Director of CBI.
Having managed countless businesses which have revolutionised how consumers purchase products, Brian is perfectly positioned as a speaker to discuss the ecommerce landscape. Having sat at the helm of major ecommerce brands ASOS and Amazon, Brian knows what customers look for when making purchases and gives insightful speeches that help other businesses unlock the potential of new ways of selling - with his status as one of Europe's foremost digital leaders proving his unrivalled ability to grow companies exponentially in fast-paced industries. With a strong background in technology, Brian is able to offer knowledge on the technological revolution in business and touches on what the new trends will be in online business. When looking for an expert business speaker, who will help your organisation prepare for the digital future, look no further than Brian McBride.
In April 2024 we sat down virtually with Brian McBride to discuss what makes a good leader, his work with Jeff Bezos and the importance of fostering a collaborative and innovative team culture. Watch our Exclusive Interview with Brian McBride on the Motivational Speakers YouTube Channel.
Most recently, Brian McBride was inducted into the Official Top Digital Disruption Speakers to Hire, a testament to his talents as a leading businessman.
