Sir John Hegarty

Sir John Hegarty

Keynote Speaker: Chairman of Whalar & Co-Founder of BBH

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Sir John Hegarty Biography

John Hegarty is one of the world’s most awarded and respected admen. Over six decades he has been at the forefront of the creative advertising industry from the early days of Saatchi and Saatchi to Bartle Bogle Hegarty, the global company he runs today.

In 1982 he founded Bartle Bogle Hegarty with partners John Bartle and Nigel Bogle. The agency swiftly became one of the most talked about and awarded advertising agencies in the world. BBH has won every Agency of the Year accolade and every creative award possible and has been at the forefront of the industry for twenty nine years.

John has been responsible for campaigns for Levi’s such as the ground breaking commercial starring an unknown model called Nick Kamen who stripped off down to his boxer shorts in a launderette. He introduced the British to the phrase 'Vorsprung Durch Technik' for Audi and picked a young model/actor called Brad Pitt to star in a commercial for Levi’s. He pioneered the importance of music in commercials which has earned BBH nine number 1 hits. John also oversaw the first viral phenomenon to hit the headlines, the furry yellow puppet Flat Eric for Levi’s, who kicked Eminem off the number 1 singles slot in 1999.

BBH now has offices in London, New York, Singapore, Sao Paulo, Shanghai and Mumbai and John oversees the creative output of all these offices. This unique global structure also contributed to the company winning the Queen’s Award for Export Achievement twice, in 1996 and 1997.

John has won golds at every industry awards including D&AD, Cannes and British Television. He has been given the D&AD President's Award for outstanding achievement and was admitted to the US One Show Advertising Hall of Fame. He has also been voted as one of the most influential people in fashion thanks to his work with Levi’s.

In 2006, he was awarded honorary doctorates from Buckinghamshire Chilterns University College and Middlesex University and sits on the Board of Trustees of the Design Museum.

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Sir John Hegarty Videos

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Sir John Hegarty is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business and Marketing.

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Sir John Hegarty generally travels from London, UK and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Sir John Hegarty is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Business and Marketing. The estimated speaking fee range to book Sir John Hegarty for live events is $50,000 - $100,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Sir John Hegarty generally travels from London, UK and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are David Rowan, Nikesh Arora and William McDonough. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Sir John Hegarty for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 25/06/2025.

Sir John Hegarty Videos

What drives advertising mogul Sir John Hegarty? | What Drives You ...
'Don't start a business, build a brand,' Sir John Hegarty on working in ...
Sir John Hegarty On The Best Brand Story He's Told - YouTube
  • How do I book Sir John Hegarty to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Sir John Hegarty for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Sir John Hegarty, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Sir John Hegarty or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Sir John Hegarty for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Sir John Hegarty, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $50,000 - $100,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Sir John Hegarty, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Sir John Hegarty speak about?

    Sir John Hegarty is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business and Marketing.
  • Where does Sir John Hegarty travel from?

    Sir John Hegarty generally travels from London, UK and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Sir John Hegarty?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Sir John Hegarty for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Sir John Hegarty for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Sir John Hegarty or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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