Marc Priestley
Marc “Elvis” Priestley is the industry leading coach, business consultant, and keynote speaker from the high performance world of Formula One.
Marc Priestley Booking & Availability
Speaking fees, availability and booking details for corporate events, keynotes and private appearances.
How do I book Marc Priestley for a corporate event?
Use the Check Availability form above to send your proposed event date, location, audience size, event format and program goals. The Mollie Plotkin Group will follow up with availability and next steps.
What is Marc Priestley’s speaking fee?
Marc Priestley’s current speaking fee is $40,000–$60,000. Final pricing can vary by date, location, event format and scope of the appearance.
Is Marc Priestley available for my event date?
Submit your proposed date and event details and the Mollie Plotkin Group will confirm current availability.
Who is Marc Priestley’s booking agent?
Contact the Mollie Plotkin Group to inquire about booking Marc Priestley.
What types of events can Marc Priestley be booked for?
Corporate events, conferences, leadership meetings, keynote speeches, workshops, fireside chats, private events and virtual programs may be available depending on the engagement.
Marc Priestley Keynote Topics & Programs
Marc Priestley speaks on business, change management, corporate culture, culture creation, f1 and innovation through keynote presentations and related programs. Additional themes are also available.
How do you constantly perform at the highest level? Foster an organizational culture to breed innovation? Market yourself differently from the competition? Use data to create advantages? Get buy-in from your team when going through change?
These challenges aren’t specific to Formula One and neither are the fascinating solutions Marc learned to solve them. If the suggested speech topics below do not suit your needs, schedule a pre-event Zoom call with Marc and the MPG team to begin tailoring his keynote to your event.
Teamwork Lessons from the Formula One Pitlane
If you are looking for a masterclass in teamwork, the high-pressure, split-second environment of an F1 pit crew is it. In this captivating keynote, Marc Priestley draws on his decade-long experience with McLaren’s Formula One team to share insights into how each team member’s clearly defined role, trust, and synchronization contribute to winning World Championships. This talk inspires audiences to foster collaboration, communication, and accountability within their organizations, ensuring every team member performs at their best to achieve their shared goals.
Using Big Data to Implement a Successful Strategy
Formula One teams operate in a fully connected, ecosystem where success depends on the ability to analyze and act on information in real-time. In this keynote, Marc Priestley explains how the McLaren team harnessed big data to optimize performance and gain a competitive edge. He provides actionable insights on how businesses can leverage data to identify opportunities, predict outcomes, and implement strategies that lead to continuous improvement and innovation.
High Performance Under Intense Pressure
Drawing from his time in Formula One, where fractions of a second make the difference between victory and defeat, Marc Priestley shares strategies for thriving under pressure. Using real-life anecdotes from his career with McLaren Racing, Marc demonstrates how to make quick, accurate decisions, maintain focus, and deliver results in high-stakes situations. This keynote equips leaders and teams with tools to embrace challenges, build resilience, and sustain peak performance, even when the pressure is on.
Leadership: Driving Success Through Innovation and Inspiration
Marc Priestley’s experiences working with F1 legends like Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso provide a rich backdrop for this talk on leadership. Marc explores how visionary leadership drives high performance, fosters innovation, and creates a culture of continuous improvement. With lessons from managing pit crews and mentoring high-stakes teams, Marc inspires leaders to cultivate trust, set clear goals, and guide their teams to success in a fast-paced, competitive environment.
Driving the Future: How Electric Vehicle Technology and Sustainability Are Transforming Motorsport
As part of ITV’s Formula E commentary team, Marc can also offer an insightful exploration of the rise of electric vehicle technology in motorsport and its profound impact on the automotive industry. Highlighting Formula E’s disruptive innovation, Marc discusses how this pioneering series is accelerating the shift away from fossil fuels and paving the way for a more sustainable future. With Formula 1 committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2030, Marc delves into the technological advancements, regulatory changes, and cultural shifts needed for this radical shift during the current decade.
Marc Priestley Biography & Credentials
McLaren Racing’s Marc Preistly is the former #1 mechanic and pit lane manager in F1, working alongside driving legends such as Kimi Raikkönen, Jenson Button, Mika Hakkinen, Fernando Alonso, and current World Champion Lewis Hamilton. Today, he is also well-known for his keynote and motivational speaking on teamwork, leadership, and high-pressure success. Marc Priestley is available to be booked for corporate and private events. Contact the Mollie Plotkin Group today to inquire about Marc Priestley’s fees.
Want to book Marc Priestley for an event?
Contact the Mollie Plotkin Group at (215) 995-0905 to book Marc Priestley for corporate or private events, keynote speeches, workshops, fireside chats, motivational speaking, or virtual appearances. Our agency will work directly with your organization and our keynote speakers to create an unforgettable event.
The Mollie Plotkin Group is the leading keynote speakers agency and entertainment bureau bringing excitement to audiences, clients, and employees. We represent subject-matter experts in every possible field, so whether we’re your partner in creating a memorable meeting, or your meeting planner’s secret weapon in securing the perfect keynote speaker, we’re in this with you.
Formula One’s #1
Once the #1 mechanic and pit lane manager in Formula One, Marc Priestley is now a TV presenter (BBC, Sky Sports, ESPN), F1 commentator & reporter, award-winning author, and industry-leading speaker. After a decade as a senior figure in engineering & leadership with one of Formula One’s most successful teams, The McLaren Group, Marc now shares his insights & learnings with businesses & events around the world.
Using his 1st hand experience changing wheels in less than 2 seconds and winning World Championships with superstars like Lewis Hamilton, Marc teaches the mindset and strategy required to make accurate, smart decisions fast, while in high-pressure environments. When split-second timing is the difference between winning and losing, there’s little room for failure. His insights into how high-quality decisions are made in this intensely competitive environment are combined with an explanation of how Formula 1 teams seamlessly operate, with clear lines of communication supported by well-defined roles and responsibilities. Marc has also written a book based on these insights, The Mechanic, which was published in 2017.
