Keynote Speakers
Louis Theroux
Award-Winning Documentary Filmmaker, Journalist, Broadcaster, Author
A genre-defining documentary presenter best known for producing immersive films that explore the controversial and complex aspects of the human condition. His rounded portraits of people involved in complex social issues are widely celebrated for resisting easy judgments, and through his podcast and his independent production company, Mindhouse, he continues to shape global media and conversation.
- 25+ years as a uniquely insightful voice in documentary filmmaking
- Host of The Louis Theroux Podcast and three-time BAFTA-winning presenter
- Co-founded Mindhouse Productions, an independent television production company
- 70M+ streams on TikTok and audio platforms for the global viral single "Jiggle Jiggle"
Nicolas Hieronimus & Jean-Claude Le Grand
Nicolas is Chief Executive Officer at L'Oréal, leading the company’s global growth, market leadership, and strategic expansion since 2021. Jean-Claude, Chief Human Relations Officer, has spent nearly three decades shaping L’Oréal’s global people strategy, diversity agenda, and talent development. Together, they bring a powerful combination of business leadership and people expertise at scale.
- CEO and CHRO of L’Oréal, a global beauty leader
- CEO since 2021, driving 14%+ global market leadership (Hieronimus)
- 25+ years leading HR, diversity, and talent strategy (Le Grand)
- Combined leadership across business growth, culture, and transformation
CEO and CHRO. Same stage. Same company. That's not a booking, it's The UNLEASH Way: workforce strategy is business strategy.
Dr. Margaret Heffernan
An award-winning business author, academic, and former tech CEO focused on leadership, organizational culture, and navigating turbulence. Her research on systemic blindness and business ethics is widely featured across major publications, and through her roles at the University of Bath and the Forward Institute, she supports global executive leaders with insights on responsible leadership and strategic uncertainty.
- 20+ years as a leading global voice on management thinking and executive leadership
- Former CEO of three tech corporations and named a Top 100 Media Executive
- 17M+ views across her globally acclaimed TED talks on organizational behavior
- Author of seven books, including Willful Blindness and Uncharted, and inducted into the Thinkers50 Hall of Fame
Anne-Laure Le Cunff
A neuroscientist, entrepreneur, and international speaker focused on how the brain navigates uncertainty, curiosity, and adaptability. Her research bridges rigorous science with real-world corporate strategy, and through Ness Labs, she supports forward-thinking leaders and professionals worldwide with evidence-based frameworks for mindful productivity and sustainable performance.
- PhD in Psychology & Neuroscience exploring decision-making and cognitive growth
- Former Google marketing lead for global digital health products
- Reaches 120,000+ subscribers globally through her weekly research-driven newsletter
- Founder of Ness Labs, a premier learning platform and community for lifelong learners
Josh Bersin
The leading global analyst focused on the talent market, workforce trends, and the technologies reshaping work. His research is widely featured across major publications, and through The Josh Bersin Company and the Josh Bersin Academy, he supports HR leaders worldwide with insight, research, and development.
- 30+ years as a leading voice in HR and work technology
- Founded Bersin & Associates, later acquired by Deloitte
- Reaches 1M+ HR professionals globally
- Creator of the “Superworker” thesis; predicts 30–40% of HR roles will be reshaped by AI
Josh speaks on stages worldwide, but he saves his best for UNLEASH. His Day 3 keynote, the toughest slot, becomes one of the most talked-about sessions of the show.
What I love about UNLEASH is how practical the insights are from all the different speakers, and how much research and science go into all the incredible information that is being shared here. It's like no other!
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