Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones

Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones is a celebrated entrepreneur and the driving force behind the iconic British brand, The Black Farmer. Originally from Jamaica and raised in inner-city Birmingham, he transitioned from a lack of formal qualifications to a successful career in television production. During this time, he was instrumental in launching the careers of renowned chefs including Gordon Ramsay and James Martin. His journey from the media world to owning a farm in Devon provided the foundation for his food empire, where he successfully challenged retail norms by engaging directly with consumers to influence supermarket stockists. Beyond the food industry, Wilfred has expanded his business interests into country clothing and remains a prominent voice on rural affairs and the empowerment of small producers. His philosophy, Flavours without Frontiers, reflects a refusal to be limited by tradition or convention. He actively champions personal responsibility and works to broaden the horizons of others through his scholarship programme, which provides young people from urban backgrounds with direct experience of the British countryside. An inspiring speaker on branding, marketing, and diversity, Wilfred encourages business audiences to abandon outdated practices in favour of bold, authentic engagement. Organisers book him for his unique perspective on resilience, his proven ability to build a premium brand from scratch, and his compelling call for individual accountability in every professional sphere. On stage, Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones is best known for talks on Reputation, Branding & Marketing, Customer Service & Experience, Diversity & Inclusion and Esg & Social Responsibility. Audiences leave with a clear, practical view of the subject rather than a generic overview — every keynote is shaped around the brief and the room. Their work resonates with leaders across Business & Consulting, Entrepreneurship and Social Impact & Advocacy, where the themes translate directly into team decisions, customer experience and growth strategy. Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones is regularly booked for Business Speaker and Motivational Speaker, adapting tone, length and format to suit the event — from a 20-minute opener to a full conference keynote with Q&A. Based in UK, Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones travels internationally for engagements. To check availability or request a tailored brief for your event, send an enquiry and we'll come back with fees, dates and a short summary of how Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones would approach your audience.