The Speaker Who
Transforms How
Businesses Grow
Kevin D'Ambros-Smith doesn't just deliver presentations — he electrifies rooms and drives real-world results. Participants leave buzzing with breakthrough ideas and strategies they can implement the very next morning.
Experience With the World's Greatest Brands
Kevin's keynotes draw on four decades of insider knowledge working with brands including:
About the Speaker
Kevin D'Ambros-Smith
The Corporate Insider
Kevin spent four decades at the highest levels of global advertising and marketing — at DDB, Ogilvy and Saatchi & Saatchi — working alongside the world's most iconic brands. He didn't just study great marketing. He made it, led it and lived it for McDonald's, Samsung, IBM, Nestlé, Unilever, Heineken and 60+ others.
The Serial Entrepreneur
Kevin has co-founded nine companies, scaling each from startup to multi-million-dollar success. He knows firsthand what it takes to build a business from nothing — the wins, the setbacks, the critical decisions and the shortcuts that compress years of growth into months.
The Coach Behind 100+ Business Transformations
For the past decade Kevin has coached 100+ SME owners across 30+ industries in New Zealand and internationally. He is an approved Regional Business Partner Network (RBPN) provider and works with The Icehouse — leading their Owner Manager Programme sessions and BNZ Growth Presentations nationwide.
What Makes Kevin Different
Kevin brings together three things most speakers have only one of: corporate insider knowledge from the world's greatest brands, entrepreneurial experience from building nine companies himself, and practical coaching expertise from transforming 100+ real businesses. The result is a speaker who doesn't just inspire — he gives audiences the exact strategies they need to act on Monday morning.
"Kevin is a powerhouse presenter and facilitator who brings an explosive blend of energy and expertise to every room he steps into. Participants don't just sit and listen; they leave buzzing with breakthrough ideas and simplified, highly effective growth strategies. He is the standard-setter!" — Darilyn Kane, Coaching & Advisory Lead, The Icehouse
What Kevin Delivers
Three Formats. One Outcome.
Audiences That Leave Ready to Act.
Kevin tailors every engagement to your audience, your industry and your goals.
Keynote Presentations
High-energy keynotes for conferences, industry events and corporate functions. Kevin covers business growth, competitive advantage, sales and marketing strategy — tailored to your audience and theme. Duration: 30–90 minutes.
Workshops & Masterclasses
Half-day and full-day interactive workshops where participants work through Kevin's proven frameworks and leave with a written action plan for their business. Perfect for owner-led groups, SME cohorts and team development days. Duration: Half-day to full-day.
Facilitated Group Sessions
High-impact facilitated sessions for peer groups, cohort programmes, accelerators and industry groups. Kevin has facilitated for The Icehouse, ATEED, Mahi Tahi and BNZ clients across New Zealand. Duration: Flexible.
Speaking Topics
Keynotes & Workshops Kevin Delivers
Every topic draws on Kevin's four decades of corporate insider knowledge and his experience building and scaling nine companies. All sessions are customised for your specific audience.
Find Your Secret Sauce
Discover what makes your business irresistible — and how to build your entire growth strategy around it. Kevin's most popular topic.
The World's Greatest Sales Line
The single most powerful change any business can make to their sales conversations — and why almost no one uses it.
Fast-Track Your Business Growth
The Simple-Growth System — the complete roadmap to building your dream business in the shortest possible time.
Know Your Future
How to craft a bold vision and a clear strategic plan — and get your whole team aligned and motivated to achieve it.
Fuelling Your Business
How to build a complete sales and marketing machine that generates consistent, scalable revenue growth.
Unlock Your Competitive Advantage
How to stand out in a crowded market — frameworks used by McDonald's, Samsung, Apple and Nike, applied to any SME.
Turn Customers Into Raving Fans
How to build a customer experience so remarkable that your clients become your most powerful sales force.
Quick Wins for Business Growth
15 proven strategies that drive immediate revenue — ideas audiences can implement within 24 hours of the session.
Custom Topic for Your Event
Kevin works with you to develop a bespoke keynote or workshop tailored to your audience, your industry and your event theme.
What Organisers & Audiences Say
Real Feedback from Real Events
"Kevin doesn't just present — he electrifies the room and drives massive, real-world value! We regularly send him across New Zealand to lead our high-stakes Growth Presentations for BNZ clients, and every single time, the crowd goes wild! His satisfaction ratings are through the roof."
"Kevin D'Ambros-Smith presented on the Icehouse Owner Manager Programme and he was brilliant. He presented his key takeaways from 40 years in business and it was the most notes I have ever taken from any speaker."
"Kevin, you distilled business, marketing and sales strategy into powerful simple concepts and actions with real life stories. You walk the talk with empathy and passion. Feedback has been off the charts. The energy in the room was palpable."
"Dynamic, empowering, and absolutely transformative! Kevin leaves every audience armed for victory."
"Kevin came in and spoke with great passion and knowledge. We went away with so many great ideas we wanted to implement. It was a fantastic presentation — we were hanging on every word."
"One of the highlight presentations during OMP. Really enjoyed your wisdom and insight — thanks Kevin!"
Who Kevin Speaks For
Trusted by Leading Organisations Across New Zealand
Ideal Audiences
Kevin Speaks to Audiences Who Want Real Results
SME Business Owners
Peer & Cohort Groups
Banking & Finance Clients
Business Schools
Accelerators & Incubators
Industry Conferences
Corporate Leadership Teams
Franchise Groups
"Talking with Kevin the first time was so valuable and we were learning so much. Within an hour Kevin had us thinking about our business and our goals in a totally different way. We decided it was more important that we continued the meeting with Kevin — so we missed our flight." — Angus & Cameron, Flatpack Co
Book Kevin
Let's Make Your Event Unforgettable
Kevin is available for keynotes, workshops and facilitated sessions across New Zealand and internationally. Fill in the form and Kevin's team will be in touch within one business day to discuss your event.
- Keynotes from 30 to 90 minutes
- Half-day and full-day workshops
- Facilitated sessions for any group size
- All topics customised to your audience
- Available New Zealand-wide and internationally
- References from The Icehouse, BNZ and ATEED provided on request
Direct enquiries
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