In August 2011 Kasper Holten was appointed Director of Opera at the Royal Opera House Covent Garden in London. In 2000 he was appointed Artistic Director of the Royal Danish Opera. At the age of 27 he was then the youngest ever Artistic Director of a national opera house in... Read more
In August 2011 Kasper Holten was appointed Director of Opera at the Royal Opera House Covent Garden in London.
In 2000 he was appointed Artistic Director of the Royal Danish Opera. At the age of 27 he was then the youngest ever Artistic Director of a national opera house in the world. He continued to lead the Royal Danish Opera for 11 years, and has been recognised by international critics for leading the Royal Danish Opera into the league of major opera houses in Europe after heading the opening of the new Opera House in Copenhagen in 2005.
Kasper Holten has continued to work as a stage director with more than 60 productions of opera, drama, musicals and operetta behind him in countries such as Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Iceland, Finland, Latvia, France, Russia, Austria and the US. In 2010 his first feature film, JUAN, opened at several international film festivals
As a keynote speaker, Kasper Holten focuses on personal leadership. As a stage director he knows he must make each singer deliver an outstanding and unique performance, but at the same time he must make them work within the concept of a joint vision together with their colleagues. His talks cover themes such as leadership, creativity, collaboration and talent management.
He uses tools such as storytelling, passion, inspiration and commitment to make performers go beyond their own boundaries and perform at the highest levels. The leader’s main tool for this is his personality and his ability and courage to use it.
Kaspar Holten outlines his personal vision: “Today, employees at all levels of organisations challenge the role of the leader. There is no automatic authority. The old manager is dead – and with him the management tools developed by and for him. To succeed, today’s leader demands of his employees that they are creative individuals, who challenge all dogma and routine. But as a result he might find that they act like prima donnas – and challenge the leadership as well. A new leadership must emerge. A leader must also inspire everyone in the company, from the singers and performers to the stage technicians.”
Kasper Holten’s commitment and enthusiasm is catching and essential for his particular value-based and personal leadership style. His experience as a world leader in the creative arts has inspired audiences in their search for modern leadership.
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You can book Kasper Holten through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Kasper's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Kasper Holten'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 Kasper tailored to your event.
Kasper Holten speaks on Business & Management, Innovation & Creativity, Leadership & Motivation, Learning, Lifestyle & Society. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Kasper to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Kasper Holten for events worldwide, subject to Kasper'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 Kasper Holten 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 Kasper can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Kasper Holten 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 Kasper can offer.
Kasper Holten delivers keynotes in English. 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.
Kasper Holten's areas of expertise include Business & Management, Innovation & Creativity, Leadership & Motivation, Learning, Lifestyle & Society. To get a clear sense of Kasper'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.
Kasper Holten can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Business & Management, Innovation & Creativity, Leadership & Motivation, Learning, Lifestyle & Society is relevant. Details of Kasper'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 Kasper Holten 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 Kasper Holten, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Kasper's current availability for your dates.