Nick Leeson

Nick Leeson - the rogue trader whose unchecked risk-taking caused the biggest financial scandal of the 20th century.

The collapse of Barings Bank (personal bank to HM The Queen) in 1995 and Nick Leeson's role in it, is one of the most spectacular debacles in modern financial history. How could one trader bring down the banking empire that had funded the Napoleonic Wars?

Curiosity, intrigue and sympathy have been the various reactions to this man's incredible life story. Following Barings' collapse, Nick Leeson was sentenced to six and half years in a gang-ridden Singaporean jail, in conditions that defy belief, while at the same time, his wife left him and he was diagnosed with colon cancer.

Against all odds, Nick Leeson survived and now fully recovered from cancer, lives happily in Ireland with second wife Leona and three children. In 2006 Nick was appointed CEO of Galway United FC.

Nick Leeson continues to be one of the world's most in-demand conference and after dinner speakers.

Rogue Trader - The Movie

Following an interview with Nick Leeson in prison, Sir David Frost realised the potential for a movie and optioned the rights to Nick's story.

Written and directed by James Dearden, Rogue Trader was turned into a feature film starring Ewan McGregor (Nick Leeson) and Anna Friel (Lisa Leeson) and was executive produced by Sir David Frost. Released in June 1999 it premiered in London, to a host of stars, one month prior to Nick's release from Prison.

Back From the Brink: Coping With Stress

Nick's book (Released June 2005) tells his complete personal story, whilst in-depth conversations with top psychologist Ivan Tyrrell show how the continual levels of high stress that affected Nick's mental and physical health can be related to us all, including:

• Living with relationship and family problems
• Struggling with debt
• Striving to achieve status and success
• Coping with serious illness

These pressures are common to many of us yet Leeson's approaches to dealing with his experiences reveal inspirational methods of combating stress. The book enables readers to check their own stress levels by working through easy-to-use charts and questions, and Tyrrell's clear, professional analysis and coping strategies make Back From the Brink: Coping With Stress a practical yet inspirational book. This amazing story of recovery has real applications in the stressful climate of the modern world.

Speaking

Nick Leeson speaks regularly to financial institutions, banks, universities and businesses around the world.

His talk generally lasts around forty-five minutes followed by a question and answer session, but speeches can be tailored to your specific requirements. This type of event represents a unique opportunity for people to meet and question the main protagonist in the biggest financial scandal of the 20th century.

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