Hugh Williams-Preece

Winner of Prestigious PNE Development Award

Award for innovation in Fundraising for inspiring and innovative fundraising efforts for Marie Curie Cancer Care, raising almost £40,000.00

IT&S Project Manager – Alternative Energy, BP

BP & Women In Technology - Success Is Not A Chance Event

At our Success is Not a Chance Event networking event Hugh shared his inspiring story of running 50 marathons in 50 days with our audience of over 150 attendees. Sharing what it took to achieve such a challenging goal, Hugh was able to motivate and encourage our audience, one of the key objectives of our BP Women in IT&S Network. There was plenty to draw out from Hugh’s experiences for application in the business world and feedback during the networking after the event was extremely complimentary.”

Headmaster

Dragon School

Hugh’s talk to a mixture of Year 7 & 8 children, parents and alumni was engaging, amusing and truly inspirational. The children were captivated and keen to question Hugh on every aspect of his achievements. He told his remarkable story in a modest yet powerful manner and demonstrated to us all how with belief, determination and commitment, we all have the ability to succeed.

Head of Community Fundraising London & South East

Marie Curie Cancer Care

Hugh’s speech to our Corporate partners and Major Donors in the BT tower was the key to the success of the whole event. The audience were completely silent throughout and afterwards many wanted to speak to him directly to learn more about how he achieved such an incredible feat. We held the event to thank our donors and Hugh’s talk made everyone feel privileged to have been invited; it was everything we had hoped for.

Deputy Head

Packwood Haugh School

Hugh gave a totally engrossing account of his colossal achievement to our boarding community, who listened, spellbound, to his account. All of the audience were thoroughly impressed not only by this extraordinary feat of endurance, but also by the clear message he gave about the power of mind over matter, how one should try again and again to achieve one’s goals in life. It was interesting at the end that when the question was asked about who wanted to run a Marathon in the future, a forest of hands shot up, around 95% of those present.

Director

Walton Business Group

Members of Walton Business Group come from a wide variety of professions including SMEs, banks, accountants, law firms and high-street names. WBG is in its 5th year and our guests expect very good speakers. We were delighted to invite Hugh Williams-Preece, following his recent success with 50in50. His talk was inspiring, uplifting and with elements of humour. He doesn’t take himself too seriously and he shared valuable and practical lessons for everyone in the room. Feedback has been excellent, which makes the event organising team feel good too – we’d certainly recommend him.

Deputy Headmaster

Cumnor House School

To run one marathon is hard enough; recovery takes a week or two. To run two on consecutive days is asking a lot. To run 50 in 50 could be described as sheer madness but Hugh knew what he was doing, realized the enormity of his task, and so persuaded the whole prep school (aged 7-13), in his charming & self-effacing way, that he and we could do almost anything if we wanted. His talk covered everything involved from inception to aftermath and left us with a feeling that we too could be superhuman if we only believed.

Director

Next Level Information

I hear many speakers in the course of my professional work and Hugh’s name was new to me. What a treat! His speech was very impressive – it was clear, helpful, informative and entertaining. His sense of humour and his descriptions of the challenges, setbacks and triumphs en route made it all the more inspiring. He’s an ordinary man with an extraordinary focus to succeed – and the ability to pass his infectious enthusiasm on to others. I’d happily recommend him!

Group Director Sales

The Sunlight Service Group

Hugh, a great man who is seemingly blissfully unaware of the normal parameters that circumference the human form. An inspirational speaker with a presentation to lift attendees confidently from their seats in pursuit of boundless personal goals. In short an immensely talented leader who makes full use of life. A must see for those who need shove in the right direction.