The 13-time Grand Prix winner will headline the event as the keynote speaker when the summit returns to the ICC in Belfast on November 13.

Coulthard, who raced for Williams, McLaren, and Red Bull Racing before co-founding The Whisper Group, one of Europe’s leading media production companies, expressed his excitement about returning to Belfast for the event.

“One of my last visits to Belfast was in 2018 with Red Bull Racing for a Formula 1 demo,” Coulthard said. “It’s a fantastic city, and I’m excited to be back for the ScaleX summit.”

He added, “As a former Formula 1 driver, I thrive under pressure. I’m used to quickly analysing information, weighing risks and rewards, and making fast decisions to achieve success. There are strong parallels between sport and business—both require calm, decisive action in high-stakes moments.”

Coulthard looks forward to connecting with business leaders at the event and contributing to their growth. “I’m eager to meet like-minded individuals and help them elevate their businesses to new heights,” he said.

The summit is the brainchild of Simple Scaling co-founders Brendan McGurgan and Claire Colvin. Attendees will also hear from wellness expert and bestselling author Niall O Murchu, entrepreneur Daniel Priestley, and other prominent speakers. Topics will include becoming a key influencer, optimizing mental performance, and communicating with confidence.

Additional speakers include entrepreneurs Norman Crowley and Jack Daly, along with scaling expert Mac Lackey.

McGurgan shared his excitement about Coulthard’s participation, saying, “We’re thrilled to welcome David to the ScaleX summit. His expertise perfectly aligns with our world-class lineup of speakers.”

Colvin added, “This year’s event is designed to empower leaders to unlock their potential and make the mindset shift necessary for business growth. It’s not about discovering powerful leaders—it’s about helping people in leadership roles find their own power and scale their businesses successfully.”