Sofia, Bulgaria – Neil Armstrong, The First Man on the Moon and an icon of the 20th century is represented for his speaking engagements by CSA Celebrity Speakers. Neil Armstrong was involved in various space program firsts, including commanding the Gemini 8 flight in 1966 when he performed the first successful docking of two vehicles in space.

“Neil Armstrong draws upon the lessons he learned and shows companies the need to adapt to tomorrow’s situation in today’s world” – says Christina Vlahova, head of the CSA Celebrity Speakers Bulgaria office – “And we are very happy to be able to offer our clients across Eastern Europe the possibility to invite Neil Armstrong to their conferences and events and to have the opportunity to learn directly from him.”

Learning to fly as a teenager, Neil Armstrong has been involved in flight all his life. He is a Korean War veteran, having flown 78 combat missions while in the United States Navy. He then spent 17 years with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration as an engineer, test pilot, astronaut and administrator. As a test pilot at NASA’s Flight Research Centre at Edwards, California, Neil was a project pilot on many pioneering high speed aircraft, including the well known X-15 which flew to 6400 Kilometres per hour and over 60 Kilometres altitude.

He motivates business executives to break barriers and try the impossible while working together. According to Neil, “dedicated people, working together, can achieve the unimaginable.”

CSA Celebrity Speakers Bulgaria is the leading speakers’ bureau in Eastern Europe and is part of the Celebrity Speakers Associates (CSA) global network of speaker bureaux, entrusted with the management of speakers’ services, who are among the world’s most outstanding personalities from the field of professional business, academia, politics, sport, entertainment and the arts.

For additional information on the news that is the subject of this release, contact CSA Bulgaria or visit www.speakersbulgaria.com

To book Neil Armstrong to speak at your corporate event, fill in the form here: http://www.speakersbulgaria.com/2008/08/28/neil-armstrong/

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CSA Celebrity Speakers Bulgaria was launched in November 2007. The operations of the company spread across the whole of Eastern Europe and it is part of the Celebrity Speakers Associates (CSA) global network of speaker bureaux. CSA Celebrity Speakers Bulgaria is entrusted with the management of speakers’ services, who are among the world’s most outstanding personalities from the field of professional business, academia, politics, sport, entertainment and the arts.

Neil Armstrong the first man on the moon, is an icon of the 20th century. Becoming an astronaut in 1962, he was involved in various space program firsts, including commanding the Gemini 8 flight in 1966 when he performed the first successful docking of two vehicles in space. Later, as the commander of Apollo 11, he with colleagues Mike Collins and Buzz Aldrin, completed the first landing mission to the moon. For his achievement he received the Medal of Freedom, the highest award a US civilian.

Sofia, Bulgaria – Dipak R. Pant, Founder of Interdisciplinary Unit for Sustainable Economy and Professor of Anthropology and Economics is represented for his speaking engagements by CSA Celebrity Speakers. Prof. Dipak R. Pant advises governmental, non-governmental and business organizations on policy and planning issues for environmentally sustainable and socially sound development.

“A lively and fluid speaker, Prof. Pant, Italy’s leading speaker on sustainable economic development is deeply thoughtful and simple and uses comprehensible common terminology” – says Christina Vlahova, head of the CSA Celebrity Speakers Bulgaria office – “And we are very happy to be able to offer our clients across Eastern Europe the possibility to invite Dipak R. Pant to their conferences and events and to have the opportunity to learn directly from him.”

In addition to his role as the leader of Interdisciplinary Unit for Sustainable Economy and Extreme Lands Program, he lectures on sustainability issues, development planning and global human security issues in some West European, Chinese and US scientific institutions. His field experience, insight and informed perspective are regularly sought by the business community, scientific organizations, governments and NGOs.

By exploring vastness, diversity and complexity of human conditions in our world that is ever getting closer by transportation, technology and economic globalization, he clearly conveys the far reaching implications for organizations, communities and nations. He explains how unprecedented risks, challenges, and opportunities are emerging out of the global churning of eco-systems, ethnic identities and economies. The originality and freshness of his first-hand real-life experience and the profoundness of his reflections and vision are unparalleled.

CSA Celebrity Speakers Bulgaria is the leading speakers’ bureau in Eastern Europe and is part of the Celebrity Speakers Associates (CSA) global network of speaker bureaux, entrusted with the management of speakers’ services, who are among the world’s most outstanding personalities from the field of professional business, academia, politics, sport, entertainment and the arts.

For additional information on the news that is the subject of this release, contact CSA Bulgaria or visit www.speakersbulgaria.com

To book Dipak R. Pant to speak at your corporate event, fill in the form here: http://www.speakersbulgaria.com/2008/04/14/dipak-r-pant/

About:

CSA Celebrity Speakers Bulgaria was launched in November 2007. The operations of the company spread across the whole of Eastern Europe and it is part of the Celebrity Speakers Associates (CSA) global network of speaker bureaux. CSA Celebrity Speakers Bulgaria is entrusted with the management of speakers’ services, who are among the world’s most outstanding personalities from the field of professional business, academia, politics, sport, entertainment and the arts.

Dipak R. Pant advises governmental, non-governmental and business organizations on policy and planning issues for environmentally sustainable and socially sound development. A tireless world explorer, he is regarded as the pioneer of ‘Extreme Lands Program’ which conducts ethnographic field surveys, economic studies and collaborative economic and social development planning in the most marginal and difficult terrains of the world. He is credited with shaping the global development debate by linking social and environmental sustainability with market competitiveness through the strategic concept of ‘place-brand’.

Sofia, Bulgaria – Alberto Alessi, International Design Manager and godfather of Italian product design is represented for his speaking engagements by CSA Celebrity Speakers. Alberto Alessi is Managing Director of Alessi Spa and using his entrepreneurial flair he has successfully explored the frontiers of design and technology.

“Alessi’s risk management skills are sought by prominent technology and design led organisations around the world” – says Christina Vlahova, head of the CSA Celebrity Speakers Bulgaria office – “And we are very happy to be able to offer our clients across Eastern Europe the possibility to invite Alberto Alessi to their conferences and events and to have the opportunity to learn directly from him.”

In its third generation Alessi took the company helm in 1970 and has radically extended the product offering from the fundamental household and trade fare to include innovative yet practical products. Not surprisingly, he received the MBA Design Award for Lifetime Achievement from the Brooklyn Museum, New York. He also holds a number of honorary titles from various academic institutions.

Exploring the often fine line between opposing forces – like success and failure – Alberto Alessi tempts you into a new world of possibilities. Based on the Alessi story he shows you how by stretching your approach to embrace the borderline between traditional and avant-garde thinking you can increase your potential.

CSA Celebrity Speakers Bulgaria is the leading speakers’ bureau in Eastern Europe and is part of the Celebrity Speakers Associates (CSA) global network of speaker bureaux, entrusted with the management of speakers’ services, who are among the world’s most outstanding personalities from the field of professional business, academia, politics, sport, entertainment and the arts.

For additional information on the news that is the subject of this release, contact CSA Bulgaria or visit www.speakersbulgaria.com

To book Alberto Alessi to speak at your corporate event, fill in the form here: http://www.speakersbulgaria.com/2008/05/12/alberto-alessi/

About:

CSA Celebrity Speakers Bulgaria was launched in November 2007. The operations of the company spread across the whole of Eastern Europe and it is part of the Celebrity Speakers Associates (CSA) global network of speaker bureaux. CSA Celebrity Speakers Bulgaria is entrusted with the management of speakers’ services, who are among the world’s most outstanding personalities from the field of professional business, academia, politics, sport, entertainment and the arts.

Alberto Alessi has been described as the ‘godfather of Italian product design’. Now Managing Director of Alessi Spa, using his entrepreneurial flair he has successfully explored the frontiers of design and technology. As a result, he has repositioned the company as a design leader partnering world class designers. Deservedly, his risk management skills are sought by prominent technology and design led organisations around the world.

Sofia, Bulgaria –  Danny Quah, Head of Department of Economics at London School of Economics & Political Science is exclusively represented for his speaking engagements by CSA Celebrity Speakers. Danny Quah consults for the Bank of England and serves on the Academic Panels of the Treasury and the Office for National Statistics in the UK. Danny Quah joins the ranks of CSA Celebrity Speakers and the leading speakers’ bureau holds the exclusive rights to represent him for all of his speaking engagements.

“In his invaluable presentations, Danny Quah contributes to public understanding of economics, especially on technology, by writing a regular column in CentrePiece and commenting on economic developments in newspapers, on radio and television.” – says Christina Vlahova, head of the CSA Celebrity Speakers Bulgaria office – “And we are very happy to be able to offer our clients across Eastern Europe the possibility to invite Danny T. Quah to their conferences and events and to have the opportunity to learn directly from him.”

In July 1998 the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation awarded him a grant for continued study of the weightless economy and the economics of information technology. Quah’s academic research has been further supported by awards from the British Academy, the Economic and Social Research Council, and the MacArthur Foundation. In economics Quah has made contributions in a number of areas, ranging from time-series econometrics, business cycles, inflation, and international income inequality to, most recently, technology and economic growth.

Globally respected for his work Quah travels extensively delivering lectures to a wide range of audiences worldwide. He regularly addresses corporate decision makers around the globe on what their organisations can gain from the New Economy. He is also increasingly asked to discuss his views on corporate responsibility with business leaders, guiding them through strategic decision making processes.

CSA Celebrity Speakers Bulgaria is the leading speakers’ bureau in Eastern Europe and is part of the Celebrity Speakers Associates (CSA) global network of speaker bureaux, entrusted with the management of speakers’ services, who are among the world’s most outstanding personalities from the field of professional business, academia, politics, sport, entertainment and the arts. CSA Celebrity Speakers holds the exclusive rights to represent Danny T. Quah for all of her speaking engagements.

For additional information on the news that is the subject of this release, contact CSA Bulgaria or visit www.speakersbulgaria.com

To book Danny T. Quah to speak at your corporate event, fill in the form here: http://www.speakersbulgaria.com/2009/04/24/danny-t-quah/

About:

CSA Celebrity Speakers Bulgaria was launched in November 2007. The operations of the company spread across the whole of Eastern Europe and it is part of the Celebrity Speakers Associates (CSA) global network of speaker bureaux. CSA Celebrity Speakers Bulgaria is entrusted with the management of speakers’ services, who are among the world’s most outstanding personalities from the field of professional business, academia, politics, sport, entertainment and the arts.

Danny T. Quah is Professor of Economics at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) and Director of the Technology and Growth Programme at LSE’s Centre for Economic Performance. He consults for the Bank of England and serves on the Academic Panels of the Treasury and the Office for National Statistics in the UK.

Sofia, Bulgaria –  John Thackara, Design Expert, former design journalist and publisher is exclusively represented for his speaking engagements by CSA Celebrity Speakers. John Thackara founded the international conference and design futures network Doors of Perception and he is clearly a key player in the international dialogue on the future of the planet. John Thackara joins the ranks of CSA Celebrity Speakers and the leading speakers’ bureau holds the exclusive rights to represent him for all of his speaking engagements.

“In his invaluable presentations John Thackara shows that we should not think about the world of design, but always about the design of the world. John’s obvious commitment to driving real change has helped him become one of the most highly sought-after speakers on design thinking today.” – says Christina Vlahova, head of the CSA Celebrity Speakers Bulgaria office – “And we are very happy to be able to offer our clients across Eastern Europe the possibility to invite John Thackara to their conferences and events and to have the opportunity to learn directly from him. John Thackara’s presentations are invaluable, having lectured in more than 40 countries around the world.”

Formerly the director of the Netherlands Design Institute, John is at the forefront of business, technology, sustainability and design, where he meshes innovations that drive social change with design. He regularly consults with companies, cities, and governmental organizations to re-imagine services and structures.

John Thackara is concerned that projects should be rooted in reality, and have a purpose other than high-falutin’ idealism. He offers a resolutely pragmatic attitude and a fervent, not slavish, belief that design can be used to change the world. His model is a collaborative approach, that meshes business with design rather than have them live in separate worlds.

CSA Celebrity Speakers Bulgaria is the leading speakers’ bureau in Eastern Europe and is part of the Celebrity Speakers Associates (CSA) global network of speaker bureaux, entrusted with the management of speakers’ services, who are among the world’s most outstanding personalities from the field of professional business, academia, politics, sport, entertainment and the arts. CSA Celebrity Speakers holds the exclusive rights to represent Sir Julian Priestley for all of her speaking engagements.

For additional information on the news that is the subject of this release, contact CSA Bulgaria or visit www.speakersbulgaria.com

To book John Thackara to speak at your corporate event, fill in the form here: http://www.speakersbulgaria.com/2008/06/12/john-thackara/

About:

CSA Celebrity Speakers Bulgaria was launched in November 2007. The operations of the company spread across the whole of Eastern Europe and it is part of the Celebrity Speakers Associates (CSA) global network of speaker bureaux. CSA Celebrity Speakers Bulgaria is entrusted with the management of speakers’ services, who are among the world’s most outstanding personalities from the field of professional business, academia, politics, sport, entertainment and the arts.

John Thackara is a former design journalist and publisher, tireless educator and event producer. He is in the business of driving social change with design. A self-described “symposiarch” – someone who designs collaborative events, projects and organizations, John founded the international conference and design futures network Doors of Perception, which now has offices in Amsterdam and Bangalore. He is also program director of Dott 07, an ambitious, year-long genuine collaboration and invention initiative to establish a sustainable region in cities throughout the northeast of England.