Kevin Gaskell

Kevin Gaskell

CEO, Business Leader, Leadership Speaker & Author of Catching Giants – former CEO of Porsche, BMW & Lamborghini UK
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Kevin Gaskell

CEO, Business Leader, Leadership Speaker & Author of Catching Giants – former CEO of Porsche, BMW & Lamborghini UK

Why book Kevin Gaskell?

  • Kevin Gaskell transformed Porsche UK and BMW GB , delivering over 500% profit growth and market dominance.
  • He is a world-record Atlantic rower & polar explorer, demonstrating leadership under pressure.
  • Kevin advises and speaks for Google, Shell, P&G and global brands—practical, engaging and results-driven.

Biography

At just 32, Kevin Gaskell became Managing Director of Porsche UK , leading a dramatic business rescue from near-bankruptcy to record market share, thanks to a bold strategic turnaround. He then headed up BMW GB , overseeing an astonishing 500%+ profit increase and rapid expansion across the UK  . Kevin later took charge at Lamborghini UK before founding and scaling 15 businesses across technology, data, manufacturing and services—delivering more than £3   billion in shareholder value.
Kevin’s drive extends far beyond the boardroom: he’s climbed some of the world’s highest peaks, walked expeditions to both poles, and in 2020 was part of the world‑record Atlantic row , combining resilience, teamwork and leadership under extreme conditions.
As a sought-after keynote speaker and adviser to global giants like Google, Shell and Procter & Gamble , Kevin combines visceral storytelling with practical frameworks from his book Catching Giants .

It distils 80 actionable lessons on strategy, agility and performance reset—designed to empower small and mid-sized businesses.
Today, Kevin continues as a serial entrepreneur and investor—serving as Director of Radical Sportscars, Chair of ITS Technology, Founder‑Chairman of iCaaS, and Executive Chairman of Amber—to guide start-ups and scale-ups to new heights.

Topics

Drawing on his extensive experience as a business leader in good and bad times, Kevin looks at the significance of a clear vision, robust strategy and effective execution in this talk, along with the importance of aligning goals, building trust, and empowering individuals, to help transform and build world-class companies. Whether you need to build or reenergise an organisation, Kevin will provide the approach and the tools.

Deliver Effective Digital Transformation

To successfully navigate the ever-changing digital era, companies and employees need to be on guard and agile. This talk explores the importance of a clear vision for a companies’ digital journey, and the alignment of team activities in driving successful digital transformation initiatives.

Masterclasses

You may want to go deeper with your audience. Masterclasses can be tailored and developed to suit your audience needs, be it a 90-minute  Masterclass , a half-day or full-day workshop or a full online or face-to-face programme. Please  contact one of our expert team to discuss.

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    KEVIN GASKELL

    Kevin Gaskell

    CEO, Business Leader, Leadership Speaker & Author of Catching Giants – former CEO of Porsche, BMW & Lamborghini UK

    why book kevin?

    • Kevin Gaskell transformed Porsche UK and BMW GB, delivering over 500% profit growth and market dominance.
    • He is a world-record Atlantic rower & polar explorer, demonstrating leadership under pressure.
    • Kevin advises and speaks for Google, Shell, P&G and global brands—practical, engaging and results-driven.
    KEVIN GASKELL

    Biography

    At just 32, Kevin Gaskell became Managing Director of Porsche UK, leading a dramatic business rescue from near-bankruptcy to record market share, thanks to a bold strategic turnaround. He then headed up BMW GB, overseeing an astonishing 500%+ profit increase and rapid expansion across the UK  . Kevin later took charge at Lamborghini UK before founding and scaling 15 businesses across technology, data, manufacturing and services—delivering more than £3 billion in shareholder value.

    Kevin’s drive extends far beyond the boardroom: he’s climbed some of the world’s highest peaks, walked expeditions to both poles, and in 2020 was part of the world‑record Atlantic row, combining resilience, teamwork and leadership under extreme conditions.

    As a sought-after keynote speaker and adviser to global giants like Google, Shell and Procter & Gamble, Kevin combines visceral storytelling with practical frameworks from his book Catching Giants.

    KEVIN GASKELL

    It distils 80 actionable lessons on strategy, agility and performance reset—designed to empower small and mid-sized businesses.

    Today, Kevin continues as a serial entrepreneur and investor—serving as Director of Radical Sportscars, Chair of ITS Technology, Founder‑Chairman of iCaaS, and Executive Chairman of Amber—to guide start-ups and scale-ups to new heights.

    Topics

    Build A World Class Company

    Drawing on his extensive experience as a business leader in good and bad times, Kevin looks at the significance of a clear vision, robust strategy and effective execution in this talk, along with the importance of aligning goals, building trust, and empowering individuals, to help transform and build world-class companies. Whether you need to build or reenergise an organisation, Kevin will provide the approach and the tools.

    Deliver Effective Digital Transformation

    To successfully navigate the ever-changing digital era, companies and employees need to be on guard and agile. This talk explores the importance of a clear vision for a companies’ digital journey, and the alignment of team activities in driving successful digital transformation initiatives.

    Be A Successful Post Pandemic Leader

    The business world continues to grapple with the aftermath of the pandemic and ongoing turbulence. Consequently, leadership styles and processes have been forced to adapt to a more a trust-based approach, where employees feel valued and supported. Kevin demonstrates how to adapt to post-pandemic operational and logistical challenges and inspire leaders to embrace this new reality.

    Take Advantage Of Disruption And Turbulence

    Overcoming a fear of disruption and change allows leaders to recognise opportunities, set goals and dare to dream. This speech highlights the significance of embracing turbulence as a lever for growth, shares the tools and processes used to inspire and motivate teams, instil a sense of purpose, and generate positive excitement in the face of uncertainty.

    Kevin Gaskell

    Masterclasses

    You may want to go deeper with your audience. Masterclasses can be tailored and developed to suit your audience needs, be it a 90-minute Masterclass, a half-day or full-day workshop or a full online or face-to-face programme. Please contact one of our expert team to discuss.

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