Professional Snooker Player, Three-Time World Champion & Multiple Triple Crowns

Mark Selby MBE is one of the greatest snooker players of the modern era, renowned for his exceptional tactical ability, mental resilience and consistency at the highest level of the sport. Nicknamed “The Jester from Leicester”, Mark has established himself as a multiple World Snooker Champion and former world number one, becoming one of only a select group of players to complete the Triple Crown on multiple occasions. His remarkable career has earned him worldwide respect both on and off the table. Today, Mark is a highly sought after keynote and after dinner speaker, inspiring audiences with lessons on resilience, focus, decision making and performing under pressure.

Mark turned professional in 1999 at the age of 16 and steadily developed into one of snooker’s leading competitors. His breakthrough came after reaching the final of the 2007 World Championship, before capturing his first Masters title in 2008. Over the following decade, Mark became one of the dominant forces in world snooker, winning the World Championship in 2014, 2016, 2017 and 2021, alongside three Masters titles and two UK Championships. These victories made him one of only a handful of players to win each of snooker’s prestigious Triple Crown events on multiple occasions. Alongside his snooker success, Mark also demonstrated his cue sports versatility by winning the WEPF World Eight Ball Championship in 2006 and famously defeating Eric Bristow in an exhibition darts match in 2007. He continues to compete at the highest level while regularly appearing at charity events, exhibitions and corporate functions.

Mark’s achievements have placed him among snooker’s all-time greats. He has compiled more than 800 career century breaks and multiple maximum 147 breaks while spending numerous seasons as the world’s number one ranked player. In 2024, he was appointed MBE for services to snooker, recognising both his outstanding sporting achievements and his contribution to the game. Widely admired for his determination and tactical intelligence, Mark has become one of the defining players of his generation and an inspiration to aspiring cue sports professionals around the world.

Today, Mark is an engaging keynote speaker whose experiences at the pinnacle of professional sport translate naturally into the business environment. His presentations explore leadership, resilience, maintaining focus under pressure and achieving long term excellence through preparation and perseverance. Combining humour with honest reflections from his career, Mark shares valuable lessons on overcoming setbacks, sustaining elite performance and developing a winning mindset. His approachable personality and fascinating stories make him an outstanding keynote speaker, after dinner entertainer and event host.

Why Hire Mark Selby?

Mark Selby is hired for his extraordinary achievements as a multiple World Champion and one of snooker’s greatest competitors. His keynote presentations combine fascinating stories from the sport’s biggest tournaments with practical lessons on resilience, leadership, mental toughness and performing under pressure. Drawing on decades of elite competition, Mark demonstrates how discipline, preparation and determination create sustained success. His humour, honesty and engaging personality ensure audiences leave both inspired and entertained, making him an exceptional keynote and after dinner speaker.