Louis Barnett Keynote Speaker

Louis Barnett is a business consultant, entrepreneur, former chocolatier, and creator of the ‘Chocolate Box Methodology’. He is an inspiring speaker on innovation, entrepreneurship and overcoming adversity, and is passionate about helping businesses to reach their full potential.

At just 13 years old, he founded Chokolit, a luxury chocolate business known for its signature product, the edible chocolate box. Eight years later, he was exporting chocolates to 17 countries worldwide and had featured in press in over 35 countries.

Louis was the youngest person to study at the prestigious Callebaut Chocolate Academy in the Banbury branch. He became the youngest ever supplier to Waitrose at 13, Sainsbury’s at 14 and Selfridges at 15. At 17, he was named the ‘Youngest ever person to export from the UK‘. At 19, he became the youngest ever World Chocolate Ambassador. He received an award at the House of Lords for ‘Outstanding achievement in the food and drink sector’.

Before founding Chokolit, Louis left school at the age of 11 because of learning difficulties. He was later diagnosed with several neurodiverse conditions, including dyslexia, dyspraxia and ADHD, and his parents continued his education through homeschooling. Louis continues to work with education institutions, speaking about neurodiversity and his experiences, teaching how his mindset allowed him to persevere, build resilience, and overcome adversity.

Louis now works as a business consultant, sharing his insight and advice on how to grow a company from a small start-up to a globally operating business. He uses a hands-on approach with clients, and is passionate about helping others to achieve their business goals and unlock their true potential. He inspires his speaking audiences with his ‘Chocolate Box Methodology’ – with advice on how to grow a business, including everything from consumer psychology to research processes, to developing marketing strategies.

Louis has spoken at a wide number of events, working with some of the world’s largest corporates, governments, NGOs and audiences across the world. He tailors his presentations to each client and their needs.