Derek O’Brien, born in Kolkata, India, started his journey as a journalist for Sportsworld magazine yet soon moved to advertising. Subsequent to working as Creative Head of Ogilvy, O’Brien chose to concentrate all his vitality and ability in his passion – quizzing. Today, O’Brien is Asia’s best-known quizmaster and... Read more
Derek O’Brien, born in Kolkata, India, started his journey as a journalist for Sportsworld magazine yet soon moved to advertising. Subsequent to working as Creative Head of Ogilvy, O’Brien chose to concentrate all his vitality and ability in his passion – quizzing.
Today, O’Brien is Asia’s best-known quizmaster and the CEO of Derek O’Brien and Associates. He is the host of the longest-running entertainment show on Indian TV, the Cadbury Bournvita Quiz Contest, for which he was voted the Best Anchor of a Game Show at the Indian Television Academy Awards for many years.
In 2011, he was voted in to the Rajya Sabha as a member of Parliament and is the Leader of the Trinamool Congress in the Rajya Sabha.
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You can book Derek O Brien through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Derek's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Derek O Brien's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Derek tailored to your event.
Derek O Brien speaks on Journalists & Moderators. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Derek to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Derek O Brien for events worldwide, subject to Derek's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Derek O Brien is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Derek can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Derek O Brien on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Derek can offer.
Derek O Brien delivers keynotes in Hindi. This profile may not list every language available; ask London Speaker Bureau to confirm. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Derek O Brien's areas of expertise include Journalists & Moderators. To get a clear sense of Derek's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
Derek O Brien can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Journalists & Moderators is relevant. Details of Derek's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Derek O Brien is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Derek O Brien, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Derek's current availability for your dates.