Distinguished Speakers Series

Back in 1999, Microsoft founder and CEO Bill Gates spoke to London Business School about business and societal opportunities in the next 10 years with the emergence of the internet and digital technologies. Do you think his predictions came true? Leave a comment below. Subscribe to more videos from LBS:

Tony Blair, British Prime Minister (1997-2007) delivers a speech at London Business School outlining the Labour Government's immigration strategy, adding that although immigration is essential to the UK economy, citing historical precedent and the need for access to skilled workers and professionals, "we will neither be 'Fortress Britain', nor will we be an open house." Recorded at London Business School on 27 April 2004. Subscribe to more videos from LBS

Entrepreneurship, social issues, adventure, the environment and space travel are on the agenda at a Q&A session with Sir Richard Branson, Founder and Chairman of the Virgin Group. Recorded on 25 April 2006. Subscribe to more videos from LBS:

Former US President Bill Clinton talks about the need for individuals to hold a worldview - and in his case - the need to move to a more integrated world with shared responsibilities, values, and a sense of belonging which crosses lines of division. Recorded at London Business School on 28 March 2006. Subscribe to more videos from LBS:

Microsoft Corporation CEO Steve Ballmer shares his insights into leadership and the future of technology, and gives demonstrates Surface (PixelSense), the company's interactive touch computing platform for the very first time in the United Kingdom. Recorded on 1 October, 2007. Subscribe to more videos from LBS:

Mr. Kent joined The Coca-Cola Company in Atlanta in 1978 and has held a variety of marketing and operations roles throughout his career. As president and chief operating officer of The Coca-Cola Company, Muhtar Kent oversees all operations of the business, including Bottling Investments. Previously, Mr. Kent served as president of Coca-Cola International through most of 2006, responsible for the Company's operations outside of North America. Prior to this appointment, Mr. Kent was president and chief operating officer of the Company's North Asia, Eurasia and Middle East Group where he was responsible for the Company's operations across a broad and diverse geographic region that included China, Japan and Russia. Recorded at London Business School on 28 May 2008. Subscribe to more LBS videos

"Take a swing, go start your own business. Go be an entrepreneur." Iconic business identity, and former Chairman and CEO of GE tells London Business School students to be bold, speak with candour and build great teams to succeed in the future corporate careers. Subscribe to more videos from LBS:

Subscribe on YouTube: Follow on Twitter: /lbs About the speaker: Professor Gary Hamel was recently ranked by The Wall Street Journal as the world’s most influential business thinker, and Fortune magazine has called him ‘the world’s leading expert on business strategy.’ He has been on the faculty of London Business School since 1983. Learn more: