John Vincent

Bio:

John Vincent is a visionary entrepreneur best known as the co-founder of LEON, the award-winning restaurant brand that redefined fast food in the UK and beyond. With an exceptional ability to lead in times of uncertainty and transform complex challenges into purpose-driven action, John leaves audiences inspired and equipped with tools to create meaningful change.

A passionate advocate for wholeness in life and leadership, John brings a systems-level perspective and social consciousness to everything he touches—whether it’s reimagining school meals for the UK government or helping businesses reconnect with purpose and humanity. His talks blend real-world strategy with heart, offering insight into how love, resilience, and adaptability can shape stronger organizations and societies.

John’s foresight and calm-in-the-chaos approach helped LEON remain open during the pandemic by launching the Feed NHS campaign that delivered over a million meals to healthcare workers. But his leadership goes far beyond emergency response. He’s built a legacy of integrating wellbeing into business Vincent has trained baristas in martial arts to reduce stress and led initiatives that tackle food inequality, environmental sustainability, and employee mental health.