Chief executive Gary Lewis said the sporting pair had been chosen to address delegates for their “ability to motivate and inspire”.

Woodward and Pearson will speak during the main plenary section of the event, which will take place from November 19-21 in Monaco and carry the theme - The Power of You.

The Travel Network Group said Woodward, who masterminded England’s 2003 World Cup triumph in Australia, will draw on his experiences as a former international rugby player, coach and Director of Sport for Team GB during the London 2012 Olympics.

The consortium said Pearson, who has competed in Para-Dressage for Great Britain at five Olympic Games, served as “an inspiration both to able bodied and disabled people the world over”.

Lewis said: “We have selected two of extremely highly regarded speakers for this year’s event both of whom have so much experience to share with our members and reinforce perfectly the conference theme.

“Sir Clive is ideally placed to explain the common thread between business and sport, and will communicate with our members the importance of thinking clearly under pressure, drawing parallels between the structures of high-performance teams in both worlds.

“Sir Lee will share with us how he has overcome his challenges to become one of the best-known and respected Paralympians of all time.

Lewis added: “They have both been selected on their ability to motivate and inspire, and will share strategies that will help members develop their teams, change behaviours and challenge themselves as individuals.”