Sofia, Bulgaria – Jung Chang, Celebrated Author of ‘Wild Swans’, a compelling writer and raconteur is represented for her speaking engagements by CSA Celebrity Speakers. ‘Wild Swans – Three Daughters of China’, which has sold over 12 million copies and been translated into 30 languages and has won many awards. CSA Celebrity Speakers the leading speakers’ represents her for her speaking engagements.

“A gifted storyteller, Jung Chang’s presentations stimulate emotions and leave audiences reflecting upon her powerful and moving messages, taking them on a thoughtful and, at times, emotional journey.” – says Christina Vlahova, of CSA Celebrity Speakers – “And we are very happy to be able to offer our clients across Eastern Europe the possibility to invite Jung Chang to their conferences and events and to have the opportunity to learn directly from her.”

Born in Yibin, Sichuan Province, China in 1952, Jung Chang worked as a peasant, a ‘barefoot’ doctor, a steelworker and an electrician before becoming an English Language student and, later, an assistant lecturer at Sichuan University. She left China for Britain in 1978 and was awarded a scholarship by York University, where she obtained a PhD in Linguistics in 1982 – the first person from the People’s Republic of China to receive a doctorate from a British University. She has also been awarded honorary doctorates from the Universities of Buckingham, York, Warwick and the Open University.

Her spellbinding lectures charting the dramatic developments in 20th century China provide a truly unique, inspiring and uplifting experience and help to understand the challenges of 21st Century globalisation. The lessons to be learned from her latest highly acclaimed book ‘Mao – the Unknown Story’ add tremendously to the understanding of Chinese culture and development.

CSA Celebrity Speakers is the leading speakers’ bureau 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 their release, contact CSA Celebrity Speakers or visit www.speakersbulgaria.com

To book Jung Chang to speak at your corporate event, fill in the form here: http://www.speakersbulgaria.com/2008/06/10/jung-chang/

To watch Jung Chang click here: http://www.speakersbulgaria.com/2008/06/10/jung-chang/

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CSA Celebrity Speakers was launched in November 2007 and it 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.

Jung Chang is the author of the best-selling book ‘Wild Swans – Three Daughters of China’, which has sold over 12 million copies and been translated into 30 languages. ‘Wild Swans’ has won many awards, including the NCR Book Award UK (1992), UK Writers’ Guild Best Non-Fiction (1992) and Book of The Year UK (1993). Her biography of Mao Tse-tung, ‘Mao: The Unknown Story’, was published in 2005 and has sold over 800,000 copies in 14 languages and is being translated into a further eleven.

Sofia, Bulgaria – Dr. Klaus Schweinsberg, Managing Partner Intes Academy in Bonn and Young Global Leader for 2009 is represented for his speaking engagements by CSA Celebrity Speakers. Dr. Klaus Schweinsberg a high profile German economic journalist and was awarded with the Friedwart Bruckhaus-Preis of the Hanns Martin Schleyer-Stiftung. CSA Celebrity Speakers the leading speakers’ represents him for his speaking engagements.

“An experienced journalist and media commentator, Dr. Klaus Schweinsberg’s well researched presentations are filled with useful actionable information delivered with flair and accuracy.” – says Christina Vlahova of CSA Celebrity Speakers  – “And we are very happy to be able to offer our clients the possibility to invite Dr. Klaus Schweinsberg to their conferences and events and to have the opportunity to learn directly from him.”

An astute commentator and well informed individual Dr. Schweinnsberg offers audiences an insider’s view of current economic trends, showing the ways out of the economic and political crisis. He accurately pinpoints new business opportunities by drawing upon the wealth of information at his disposal. He is a frequent guest on economic and political talk shows. As an intimate connoisseur of European industry, he is a respected speaker and commentator at national and international forums.

From 2003 to 2008 Dr. Schweinnsberg led in the Gruner + Jahr business press as the chief editor and publisher of economic magazines, Capital and Impulse. Dr. Schweinsberg started to work for the G+J economy press in 2001 prior to that he worked for the Financial Times Deutschland. In 2009 he was nominated Young Global Leader 2009 by the World Economic Forum.

CSA Celebrity Speakers is the leading speakers’ bureau 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 Celebrity Speakers or visit www.speakersbulgaria.com

To book Dr. Klaus Schweinsberg to speak at your corporate event, fill in the form here: http://www.speakersbulgaria.com/2009/10/06/dr-klaus-schweinsberg/

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CSA Celebrity Speakers was launched in November 2007 and it 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.

Dr. Klaus Schweinsberg is a high profile German economic journalist and managing partner of the prestigious Academy Intes in Bonn. From 2003 to 2008 he led in the Gruner + Jahr business press as the chief editor and publisher of economic magazines, Capital and Impulse. Dr. Schweinsberg started to work for the G+J economy press in 2001 prior to that he worked for the Financial Times Deutschland. In 2009 he was nominated Young Global Leader 2009 by the World Economic Forum.

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/

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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.

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/

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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.

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/

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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.

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 –  Sir Julian Priestley,  Former Secretary General of the European Parliament is exclusively represented for his speaking engagements by CSA Celebrity Speakers. Sir Julian Priestley’s career includes being Director for EU Budgetary Affairs and Internal Market legislation, 1986-1989, Secretary-General, Socialist Group of the European Parliament, 1989-1994. And CSA Celebrity Speakers Bulgaria represents Sir Julian Priestley for her speaking engagements in Eastern Europe.

“Sir Julian Priestley draws on his considerable experience from his extensive political career and is now a highly respected voice on all issues concerning EU affairs.” – 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 Sir Julian Priestley to their conferences and events and to have the opportunity to learn directly from him. Sir Julian Priestley is an extremely articulate speaker, ideally placed to offer crucial advice on the European political climate”

Sir Julian Priestley’s career includes being Director for EU Budgetary Affairs and Internal Market legislation, 1986-1989, Secretary-General, Socialist Group of the European Parliament, 1989-1994. Between 1994-1997 he was the Head of Office of Dr Klaus Haensch, President of the European Parliament, and was the Secretary-General, the European Parliament, 1997- 2007. He also featured as the Former Parliamentary candidate for Labour in Plymouth in the 1974, 1979 and 1983 general elections.

Truly inspirational and widely admired for his proven political visionary, Sir Julian Priestley is an engaging, approachable and compelling speaker.

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 Sir Julian Priestley to speak at your corporate event or workshop, fill in the form here: http://www.speakersbulgaria.com/speakers-enquiry-form/

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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.

Sir Julian Priestley is currently writing, commenting and speaking on EU affairs, and the politics of the member states of the Union. His book, “Six Battles Which Shaped Europe’s Parliament” was published in spring 2008. He was Knighted in the Queen’s Birthday honours list, 2007. He has been officially involved with the European Parliament from 1973-2007.