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Kingsley Aikins .

CEO of The Networking Institute, Expert in Networking and Diaspora Engagement & MC

Kingsley Aikins is a renowned speaker, networker, and entrepreneur. As the CEO of The Networking Institute, he specialises in diaspora engagement, philanthropy, and networking. Aikins has worked with major global organisations, helping them build effective networks and drive impactful change. His engaging presentations focus on leveraging networks for personal and professional success.

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Biography

Kingsley Aikins is a globally recognized expert on networking, diaspora engagement, philanthropy, and fundraising. He is the founder and CEO of The Networking Institute, a Dublin-based consultancy that offers training programs on networking, public speaking, and diaspora engagement. Kingsley has lived and worked in six countries and has extensive experience working with governments, corporations, and non-profits, as well as international agencies like the EU, UN, and World Bank.

Before founding The Networking Institute, Kingsley was the CEO of The Ireland Funds for 17 years, where he oversaw the raising of over half a billion dollars for various projects in Ireland. His career also includes significant roles with Enterprise Ireland and IDA Ireland, where he established the Australian Ireland Fund and the Lansdowne Club.

Kingsley’s contributions to business and philanthropy have been widely recognized. In 2008, he was awarded a CBE for his work on British-Irish relations. He is a graduate of Trinity College Dublin, with a degree in Economics and Politics and a postgraduate qualification in Export Marketing.

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Speaking topics

Building Social Capital
Auditing Your Network
Managing Serendipity
Becoming a Great Listener
Developing Your Personal Brand
Networking and Career Progress

Kingsley is known for his ability to deliver insightful, humorous, and inspiring presentations. He has been a keynote speaker and MC at numerous international events, including the Pendulum Summit and TEDx talks, and has delivered webinars for major companies like Google, LinkedIn, and HSBC. His presentations focus on practical strategies for effective networking, building strong professional relationships, and leveraging these skills for career and personal growth.

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Testimonials

“We recently had a superb Masterclass on Networking from Kingsley. His presentation was thought provoking and gave clear insights on action we in Investec should be taking now and not merely hunkering downand waiting for the storm to pass.” – Liam Booth, MD Investec

“Kingsley gave a talk to the Irish American Bar Association of New York on the importance of Networking in our changed world. It was a terrific presentation. Kingsley is a very engaging speaker and liberally shared golden nuggets of information and advice.”

– Michael Moran, President of the Irish American Bar Association

“Kingsley delivered a fascinating and insightful session on ‘The Power of Networking in a post COVID world’ to an international audience at Junior Chamber Internationals European Conference in June. Kingsley is a most engaging speaker who provided really great content that was of huge benefit to JCI members – the only complaint was that it was too short.”

– Catherine Laffey, JCI Ireland

“Kingsley delivered an inspiring Networking talk to members of the Irish Chamber of Commerce in Singapore and Thailand via webinar. The response from our members was unanimous and effusive in their appreciation for a brilliant and instructive presentation.”

– Paul Scales, Thai Consumer Distribution Centre – Bangkok