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Juan Verde - International Keynote Speaker, Global Strategist & Advisor, Keynote Speaker

Juan Verde

Juan Verde International Keynote Speaker, Global Strategist & Advisor

Juan Verde - International Keynote Speaker, Global Strategist & Advisor, Keynote Speaker
Juan Verde's Biography

Juan Verde is an international keynote speaker, global strategist and advisor who helps leaders make sense of a fast-changing world, from geopolitics to sustainability and competitiveness.Over a career spanning more than twenty-five years, he has advised three U.S. presidents (Barack Obama, Bill Clinton and Joe Biden), multilateral institutions including the World Bank and the Inter-American Development Bank, and Fortune 500 CEOs. His work sits where geopolitics, economics and strategy meet. He served as Deputy Assistant Secretary at the U.S. Department of Commerce and has advised corporations such as Google, Cisco, American Express and Banco Santander.He currently serves as Chair of Alamo Holding Group, President of the Advanced Leadership

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Juan Verde Keynote Topics
Geopolitics, Business & the New Global Economy

Reading a world in transition: how globalisation is giving way to security, resilience and strategic control, and how geopolitics now decides where capital moves and who wins.


Geopolitics, Capital & the New World Order

How the new world order is reshaping global capital, and what leaders need to understand to position their organisations.


A World Rewired – From Globalization to Resilience

The end of the old order, from efficiency and open markets to security, resilience and blocs.


The Fragmented World – Strategy for Permanent Disruption

Where advantage accrues in a fragmented world (Europe, middle powers, defence and critical infrastructure) and how to build strategy for permanent disruption.


Follow the Money – Where Global Capital Is Heading

The forces redirecting global capital: energy, supply chains, technology and defence.


Sustainability & Competitiveness

The business case for the transition: sustainability as a driver of competitiveness, resilience and long-term value, not a cost, and where capital is moving.


Sustainability as a Competitive Advantage

Sustainability as a source of competitiveness, resilience and energy independence, not a cost.


Climate Is Now a Business Risk

Climate risk is already on the P&L: it is credit risk, and whoever prices it correctly wins.


Follow the Money – The Business Case for the Climate Transition

A deep transition to a low-emissions economy is opening extraordinary business opportunities.


Sustainability, Climate & Business

Energy, innovation and green growth: turning the transition into a business opportunity.

Juan Verde
Juan Verde's Biography

Juan Verde is an international keynote speaker, global strategist and advisor who helps leaders make sense of a fast-changing world, from geopolitics to sustainability and competitiveness.

Over a career spanning more than twenty-five years, he has advised three U.S. presidents (Barack Obama, Bill Clinton and Joe Biden), multilateral institutions including the World Bank and the Inter-American Development Bank, and Fortune 500 CEOs. His work sits where geopolitics, economics and strategy meet. He served as Deputy Assistant Secretary at the U.S. Department of Commerce and has advised corporations such as Google, Cisco, American Express and Banco Santander.

He currently serves as Chair of Alamo Holding Group, President of the Advanced Leadership Foundation and Vice Chairman of Volcan Compañía Minera, and holds board positions at HISPASAT and the Airbus Foundation. A Harvard Kennedy School graduate, he has been recognised as one of the 100 most influential Hispanic leaders in the fight against climate change.

His keynotes cover two areas. Geopolitics, Business & the New Global Economy helps leaders read a world in transition, where globalisation is giving way to security, resilience and strategic control, and where geopolitics now decides where capital moves and who wins. Sustainability & Competitiveness makes the business case for sustainability as a driver of competitiveness, resilience and long-term value, not a cost.

Juan delivers keynotes, fireside chats and executive sessions, each tailored to the audience, sector and event format. Elements of both areas can be combined when a broader perspective is needed.

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Juan Verde testimonials

Federico Peña

Former U.S. Secretary of Energy and Transportation

“Juan Verde's strategic insights and ability to translate complex global challenges into clear opportunities are unparalleled.”

Miguel Ángel López Borrego

CEO of Thyssenkrupp

“Juan's expertise is essential for anyone seeking to understand the future of business and global markets.”

Bill Clinton

Former U.S. President

“His drive and commitment to innovation and progress are truly outstanding.”

Ariel Schwartz

Editorial Director, Bloomberg Media

“Juan Verde’s contributions bring immense value to businesses and institutions navigating the transition to the new economy.”

Frequently Asked Questions About
Juan Verde

Juan Verde speaks on two areas: Geopolitics, Business & the New Global Economy, and Sustainability & Competitiveness. Keynote titles include Geopolitics, Capital & the New World Order; A World Rewired; Sustainability as a Competitive Advantage; and Climate Is Now a Business Risk.

Contact Speaker Agency UK through speakeragency.co.uk/contact. We will discuss your event's objectives, audience and timing, then tailor Juan Verde's session to fit.

Juan Verde delivers keynotes, fireside chats and executive sessions for corporate conferences, leadership events, award ceremonies, internal team days and online sessions, in the UK and internationally.

Yes. Juan Verde's sessions work well for leadership away-days, organisational development and staff training, and can be adapted to your team's goals.

Speaking fees vary depending on event type, audience size, location and format (keynote, panel or workshop). Contact Speaker Agency UK for a personalised quote for Juan Verde.

Juan Verde typically delivers 30 to 60 minute keynotes with optional audience Q&A, and can tailor the timing or run a longer workshop format to suit your event.

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