Who we are
Frances Edmonds
Frances Edmonds is a successful businesswoman, an acclaimed expert in cross-cultural communication and a highly sought-after keynote speaker and moderator at international events.
Voted Britain’s most entertaining female speaker in a survey by The Times, she holds a Masters degree in modern languages from Cambridge University, is fluent in 5 languages and, as an international conference interpreter, worked at the highest level to facilitate negotiations between the world’s leading heads of state and government.
A best-selling author and broadcaster, her non-fiction books cover sport, politics, motivation and personal and business success. Her works of fiction have all met with outstanding critical acclaim. After creating a highly successful specialist construction company and in recognition of her efforts to promote British business interests worldwide, Frances was made Fellow of the British Association of Women Entrepreneurs and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts.
As a speaker, she was awarded the UK’s highest speaking honour when she was elected Fellow of the Professional Speakers Association.
Visit Frances' website here.
David Kaplan
David Kaplan is a talented musician and the founder of “After8Jazz”, a 6-piece jazz combo in which he plays piano.
An eminent, award-winning dentist, his passion for customer service has resulted in a highly acclaimed London practice in which unrivalled technical and medical expertise is supported by seamless business efficiency and world-class patient-care.
His unwavering commitment to medical progress and innovation led in 1994 to his co-founding the British Academy of Aesthetic Dentistry, a highly influential body which counts many of the UK’s finest dentists amongst its members.
An enthusiastic exponent of work-life balance, his twin passions for music and business find full expression in playing and performing with Jazzbizz.
The Band
Ben Beddoes (Trumpet)Colin Codd (Drums)
Duncan Grant (Saxophone)
Ed Renshaw (Guitar)
Sandy Burnett (Double Bass)
Visit After 8 Jazz website here.
Watch videos of Frances here