Speaker agency expands with new acquisition

Champions Speakers, which is part of Champions (UK) plc, has expanded following the acquisition of another agency.

It has acquired SpeakOut, which provides prominent keynote speakers and entertainers for corporate conferences, charity galas and awards ceremonies.

As part of the deal, SpeakOut speaker agency founder Kenny Donaldson has been appointed head of entertainment at Champions offices in both London, Loughborough and Dubai.

Champions Speakers represents more than 8,000 of the world’s top keynote and motivational speakers. It operates in 66 countries and supports more than 5,000 events annually.

Director Jack Hayes said: “This is a key chapter in our growth story, and we’re delighted to welcome SpeakOut into the Champions family.

“Kenny is one of the most knowledgeable and respected professionals in our sector – his own story of how he’s grown Speakout is truly inspirational.

“He’s a legend in the industry and his arrival at the Champions Speakers Agency will be a huge benefit to both our clients and our team and will help to make us even bigger and better.”