Pete Waterman OBE

Successful music producer and lifelong entrepreneur

Keynote speaker Pete Waterman is the most successful British producer-songwriter in pop history, author, DJ, Pop Idol judge and television presenter, and a lifelong entrepreneur. His career began as a part of the successful Stock Aitken Waterman team and for his world-famous PWL label and production company. During his time in the music business, Pete has sold in excess of 500 million records around the world over five decades, launching artists such as Kylie Minogue, John Travolta, Rick Astley and Steps. He was rewarded with different awards and honors over the years.

Pete’s biggest passion are the railways. Since the 1990ies he is investing in railway companies and has proven to be also successful in this business. He forms part of several Committees and taskforces for the procurement of the railways in Great Britain, Pete’s professional knowledge in reference to railways is highly acknowledged.

As a keynote speaker Pete Waterman is charismatic and rhetorically multi-talented. He can give speeches about how to become a successful entrepreneur, how the music business works or what it is like to be an Pop Idol judge. Furthermore, Pete is a magnificent host and can guide guests through any kind of event. Witty speaker Pete Waterman can handle funny and serious topics and is always one hundred percent attentive to the needs of his audience.