Bill Cullen
Entrepreneur, Author and host of The Apprentice

Bill Cullen is a successful entrepreneur. Listed as one of Ireland's top 100 businessmen. Bill was born in the inner city tenements of Dublin. One of fourteen children whose mother, Mary Darcy was a fruit seller, Bill was selling on the streets from the age of six.

Bill went on to set up his own motor business, which became the biggest Ford dealership in Ireland. In 1986 he took over the troubled Renault Car Distribution franchise from Waterford Crystal. His turnaround of that company is a business success story well chronicled in his memoirs “It’s A Long Way From Penny Apples”.

Sir Anthony O’Reilly commented, “Bill Cullen came from the rabbit warrens of despair in the slums of Dublin to become one of Ireland’s most inspirational business leaders”.

Bill has walked the talk and as one of Ireland’s top achievers he will inspire and challenge you to focus on your goals. He clearly defines the work ethos you need and gives you a ROADMAP TO SUCCESS. He clarifies the key essentials that can change your life instantly. From Networking to Persuasive Communication, from Positive Attitude to Action Achievements, and he shows how You can get from Good to Great.

Bill is President of the Irish Youth Foundation, which raises €1.5 million a year for youth projects in Ireland giving opportunities for achievement to kids like himself.

Bill was awarded the inaugural Princess Grace Humanitarian Award in September 2004.

He was conferred a Doctor of Law of Maynooth University in May 2005.

In April 2006 Bill was awarded the distinction of Chevalier De La Légion D'Honneur by decree of the President of the French Republic.

Of course, he is better known today as the boss of The Apprentice.

Testimonials

"First and most importantly thank you for a truly inspirational speech for UBS last Friday. Your “GOOD TO GREAT” presentation was a resounding success. Feedback has been unanimously positive, from people in both the UK and Switzerland (normally a difficult task to appeal to both). Your dynamic input was a great contribution to an important event for the top 60 performers in UBS. On a personal note I learnt a huge amount from you in a short period of time – I am very appreciative."
Matthew Brumsen, Member of Group Managing Board, UBS AG, Head of Wealth Management, UK North and Eastern Europe

"We have had some of the best feedback we have ever had regarding you presentation at Druids Glen which motivated and inspired our people. I think the fact that you were someone they could really relate to made all the difference in the world. I read you book the next day on the flight back to the States It was an inspiring read and I have passed it on already to someone who I know will enjoy it immensely.
I am always looking for great speakers like yourself to motivate and inspire our people. Thanks for deliver a great message to my troops."
Dennis Curtin, Co-Owner of RE/MAX Mid-States and Dixies regions, RE/MAX Ireland

"Bill Cullen is an ambassador for personal and business potential. His advice is uniquely grounded in common sense and a solid business track record. Cullen has the focus and enthusiasm of a true achiever. An excellent communicator, he uses his charisma and dynamism to persuade others that self-actualisation is within their grasp. A riveting performance that will challenge, inspire and motivate even the most intransigent."
Eamon Dillon MMII (Grad.) MBA, Regional Chairman, The Marketing Institute, Limerick, Ireland

‘Many thanks for the thought provoking presentation to both groups. I have never heard such a level of discussion amongst employees after an event. You gave a dynamic and inspiring seminar that lifted everyone. Super!!!’
Henry Mc Garvey, Managing Director Pramerica, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal, Ireland

‘What can I say that would adequately capture the spirit of the last few days in New York. Veni, vidi, vici - I came, I saw, I conquered. Yep that might come close. Thank you for two brilliant presentations and nights. The buzz at both functions was terrific. There was, of course, a special magic about Tuesday night at the Consulate as the formal launch of IN NYC. The sight of all those young folk being fired up by yourself was a sight to behold. Molly Darcy would have been proud of her warrior boy.’
Tim O'Connor, Counsel General, Consulate General of Ireland, New York

‘Kleeneze New Year Conference, National Indoor Arena, Birmingham. The theme of the conference was to motivate the audience of approximately 6,000 delegates (distributors) from all over the UK, ROI and the Netherlands.
You were OUTSTANDING!!!
You ROCKED the NIA last Saturday and took Kleeneze’s MOTIVATION to new heights.
The feedback has been AMAZING!!!!
Thank you very much for the INSPIRATION you brought to our business.’
Michael Khatkar, Development Director, Kleeneze Ltd., UK

‘I just wanted to drop you a note to say thank you for all the time you gave up for us. Your presentation was great, and the guys cannot stop talking about you. I can already feel a change in the atmosphere.’
Avril Palmer-Baunack, Chief Executive Officer, Autologic Holdings plc, UK

‘Just looking at the numerous emails congratulating me on the wonderful conference and how much they enjoyed your talk. You were an ideal presenter and a much needed tonic to a depressing time in our industry. Your talk was a marvellous complement to serious talks beforehand.’
Paul McDonagh, President, United Chemists Association, Northern Ireland

‘Many many thanks for a great presentation. You were excellent and hit the nail on the head. The feedback far exceeded our expectations. We have deleted and banned the "No Problem" and replaced it My Pleasure !!!!’
Michael Maddock, Chief Executive, South East Business & Innovation Centre Ltd., Waterford

‘Bill explains in his own easy style how anyone can adopt his philosophy with immediate results in improving their career, their business and their personal life.’
Sir Richard Branson, Chairman, Virgin Group & Companies

‘Bill was excellent.The whole conference was a great success and the feedback was really positive.’
Mary Rose Desmond, Regional Development Co-Ordinator, Chartered Accountants Ireland Cork Society

‘Bill will inspire you to get off your butt and realise that you can create your own future, and he gives you the tools to achieve success.’
Sir Michael Smurfit, Chairman, The Jefferson Smurfit Group Plc.

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