Former British triple jumper, Jonathan still holds the World Record for the longest jump - 18.29m. His extraordinary achievements on the track have earned him a place in history as one of the World's greatest and most loved athletes. After a career that spanned some 15 years, Jonathan made his last competitive triple jump at the World Athletics Championships in Paris in 2003, signifying the end of an era for British Athletics.  

Since then Jonathan has been firmly involved in the London 2012 Olympics as an athlete member serving on the London 2012 Organising Committee Board until the games. His public positioning has cemented his profile as one of Britain's most eloquent and intellectual sporting speakers....He was our secret ticket during the final push in Singapore as he was rehearsed and ready to replace any of the speakers in the event of a problem - including Lord Coe himself.

Jonathan is an accomplished and natural speaker. Focusing on the topics of Leadership, teamwork and business strategy, his presentation, the ‘Business of the Bid' gives you a behind the scenes look at the bid effort.

Jonathan Edwards (CBE), is a former British triple jumper.

Jonathan's extraordinary achievements on the track have earned him a place in history as one of the World's greatest and most loved athletes. After a career that spanned some 15 years, Jonathan made his last competitive triple jump at the World Athletics Championships in Paris in 2003, signifying the end of an era for British Athletics.

Jonathan first made the record books in 1995 when he set a devastating World Record at the World Championships in Gothenburg with an amazing jump of 18.29m, to date no one has even come close to this distance.

In a glittering career that has spanned some 15 years there are few titles that Jonathan did not win. However it was not until Sydney 2000 that Jonathan achieved his ultimate goal of winning Gold at the Olympics. He jumped 17.77 at the glittering event in Sydney and captured the heart of the nation to return home to a hero's welcome.

In 2002 Jonathan made the record books again and joined athletics' most elite club when he added the Commonwealth Gold to his medal collection, meaning that he became one of only of four athletes in the world who have held all four major titles (Olympic, World, European and Commonwealth) at one time.

Jonathan was firmly positioned as a key member of the 2012 bid team from the outset and secured his continued involvement as the athlete member serving on the London 2012 Organising Committee Board until the games itself. His public positioning has cemented his profile as one of Britain's most eloquent and intellectual sporting speakers.

Jonathan has been required to take to the stage at countless high profile media gatherings. He is an accomplished, controlled and confortable speaker. He was London's secret weapon during the final push in Singapore as he was rehearsed and ready to replace any of the speakers in the event of a problem including Lord Coe himself.

Jonathan is an experienced and professional speaker. He is relaxed, natural and confident when he presents. Eloquent and concise, Jonathan is clear and controlled. He attacks his addresses with a focused and intelligent style.

Jonathan offers a specific presentation on the 'Business of the Bid'. As an integral member of the bid team he offers behind the scenes information on the construction and implementation of the bid effort. The key focus areas are the leadership and the teamwork required for success. Jonathan is passionate about everything the 2012 games will do for sport in this country and he translates this in a genuine and inspiring manner. Having been involved from the outset right up to the momentous outcome in Singapore, Jonathan's excitement, relief, joy and overwhelming enthusiasm for producing an unforgettable 2012 games is evident in this factual business address.

"I would like to thank Jonathan for the most inspiring and thought provoking presentation. The feedback we have received on the presentation has been overwhelming..."

CEO, Thinc Destini
 

"Engaging openness honesty, insight to challenges and pressure, how he dealt with it and the key to his success. He provided personal exposure to his views on success which were very useful and insightful - people warmed to him and wanted to listen to him. He attracted large audience and helped us finish the day with a wow factor."

Corporate Markets, Lloyds TSB
 

"Jonathan was truly inspiring...."

BT
 

"He had researched the audience thoroughly and his presentation was both interesting and inspirational.  In addition he was very personable and spent a lot of time meeting clients, signing autographs and posing for photographs."

Addecco
 

"Your speech was truly enlightening and stimulating and provided a unique insight into the challenges faced by an elite sportsman.  It was undoubtedly one of the highlights of the conference and was extremely well received by the delegates."

Chief Executive, Amey plc