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United Kingdom Hamish Taylor is an award-winning CEO and an inspirational speaker whose career has spanned major organisations such as Procter & Gamble, PricewaterhouseCoopers, and British Airways.
Hamish Taylor began his career with Procter & Gamble Ltd where he was responsible for the Flash brands. He was trained in brand management at Procter & Gamble.
Hamish Taylor's career has taken him from fast track promotion through International consumer goods giant Procter and Gamble, consultancy firm Price Waterhouse and British Airways.
Hamish went on to become head of brand management at British Airways. He also introduced beds on British Airways flights and was head of Brands at British Airways.
Hamish became CEO of Eurostar and later took over at a time when the company was facing a loss of £206m.
Hamish Taylor became CEO of Sainsbury's Bank where he used innovation to break away from traditional approaches.
Hamish Taylor’s career began with fast track promotion through the international consumer goods giant Procter and Gamble, where he was responsible for the Flash brands. He then moved to the consultancy firm Pricewaterhouse, before becoming head of brand management at British Airways. Later, he took on the role of CEO for Eurostar, the channel tunnel railway, and subsequently served as CEO of Sainsbury’s Bank. Throughout these roles, he was noted for challenging conventional approaches, leading to significant business growth and leaving a clear legacy across various sectors.
His unique perspective and achievements have made his advice and expertise sought after by organizations worldwide, including governments. He focuses on innovation projects, customer-centric strategies, and leadership development. The Inspired Leaders Network has notably given him the title “Master Thief” due to his skill in transferring successful ideas between different industries. Hamish is frequently featured in media for his insights into business and innovation.
Beyond his executive roles, Hamish holds academic positions at institutions such as the London School of Economics and Emory University. He is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Bankers and the Chartered Institute of Transport. As a speaker, he delivers energetic and humorous presentations, consistently emphasizing the importance of placing the customer at the center of all business activities to drive effective change. His philosophy is encapsulated in his statement, “If you want a breakthrough, look outside your current environment.”
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