Alan Webber

Alan M. Webber is an American entrepreneur, author and politician serving as the 43rd and current Mayor of Santa Fe since 2018. As one of the most widely respected and knowledgeable leaders in business journalism today, Alan Webber brings audiences unusual depth of knowledge and insight into an economy fueled by information, change and innovation. He currently writes regularly for USA Today as a member of its board of contributors and was the cofounder and former editor of Fast Company magazine. Webber understands the important characteristics of a 'fast company': the ongoing competition for the best people, for great ideas, and for the right way to think about leadership.

 Webber coauthored Changing Alliances: The Harvard Business School Project on the Auto Industry and the American Economy, an important book on the competitive future of the American auto industry in the global economy. He also coauthored of Going Global: Four Entrepreneurs Map the New World Marketplace, a blueprint for how to expand into global markets.

Alan is in wide demand as a speaker and has been a consultant to some of the most innovative and successful companies in the world. The former managing editor/editorial director of the Harvard Business Review, his columns and articles have appeared in numerous national publications, including the Los Angeles Times, The New York Times, The New York Times Sunday Magazine and The Washington Post. He has appeared on several broadcast networks discussing how companies are adapting to today’s fast-changing business environment.

Webber is a former fellow of the U.S.-Japan Leadership Program and a John J. McCloy Fellow. He has worked in the public sector as a special assistant to the U.S. Secretary of Transportation and in several capacities for the city of Portland, Oregon.

Credentials

Cofounder and former editor of Fast Company

Co-author, Changing Alliances: The Harvard Business School Project on the Auto Industry and the American Economy,

Co-author, Going Global: Four Entrepreneurs Map the New World Marketplace

Columns and articles have appeared in numerous national publications, including the Los Angeles Times, The New York Times, The New York Times Sunday Magazine and The Washington Post

Former Harvard Business Review editorial director

Former Harvard Business Review managing editor and associate editor

Former fellow, U.S.-Japan Leadership Program

Former special assistant to the U.S. Secretary of Transportation

Former editorial page editor of the Willamette Week

Former administrative assistant to the mayor of Portland and chief of his policy council Former administrative assistant to Portland’s city commissioner

Former Associate Editor, Oregon Times magazine

Recipient, Oregon State Newspaper Publisher’s Association Award for news and feature writing

Named John J. McCloy fellow