Diplomat & Geopolitics Expert; Deputy Secretary of State; Chairman & Co-Founder of The Asia Group; Author of "The Pivot"
Kurt M. Campbell Biography
Dr. Kurt M. Campbell is an American diplomat, scholar, and entrepreneur recognized for his expertise at the intersection of geopolitics and business. Campbell is a prominent voice on Indo-Pacific strategy, with experience spanning government, academia, the military, and the private sector. He holds a doctorate in international relations from Brasenose College at Oxford University, where he was a Marshall Scholar. Campbell began his career as an officer in the U.S. Navy Reserves, serving on surface ships, at the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and in the Chief of Naval Operations Strategic Advisory Unit.
Campbell served as Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs, where he played a central role in shaping the "Pivot to Asia." He was the White House's inaugural Indo-Pacific Coordinator, developing strategic policy across the region, strengthening alliances, and managing relationships with countries including China and India. During his tenure at the White House and State Department, Campbell contributed to key initiatives in the Indo-Pacific region, such as Quad Leader-level engagements, AUKUS, Pacific Island nation and ASEAN special summits, and the Camp David trilateral between the United States, Japan, and the Republic of Korea. He was later confirmed as the 22nd Deputy Secretary of State.
Campbell has founded several businesses, launched and led a national security think tank in Washington, DC, and directed international initiatives. He was CEO and co-founder of the Center for a New American Security, director of the Aspen Strategy Group, and chairman of the editorial board of Washington Quarterly. Before co-founding CNAS, Campbell served as senior vice president, director of the International Security Program, and the Henry A. Kissinger Chair in National Security Policy at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. He was also an associate professor of public policy and international relations at Harvard's John F. Kennedy School of Government.
Campbell rejoined The Asia Group as chairman and co-founder, advising C-suite executives and corporate boards on business strategy and enterprise operations in response to evolving geopolitical and policy dynamics in Asia and globally. Georgetown's School of Foreign Service appointed Campbell as a distinguished fellow in diplomacy. He is the author or editor of 10 books, including "The Pivot: The Future of American Statecraft in Asia." Campbell also writes "Already Tomorrow," a recurring newsletter offering insights on the world order and business strategy.
Campbell has received the Secretary of State's Distinguished Service Award, the nation's highest diplomatic honor. He has also been recognized as an Honorary Officer of the Order of Australia and as an Honorary Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for his contributions to American relations with those nations. Campbell serves as co-chairman of the board of directors of CARE, the international humanitarian organization, guiding global development and relief efforts amid geopolitical uncertainty. His background in government service, academic research, and entrepreneurship positions him as a leading authority on American statecraft and global business strategy.
Kurt M. Campbell Videos
Kurt Campbell: U.S. should use time to improve its testing procedure
Former U.S. Assistant Secretary of State Kurt Campbell said China's efforts have bought time for other countries, including the United States, to...
-
How do I book Kurt M. Campbell to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Kurt M. Campbell for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Kurt M. Campbell, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Kurt M. Campbell or any other speaker of your choice. -
What are the speaker fees for Kurt M. Campbell
Speaking fees for Kurt M. Campbell, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Kurt M. Campbell are available upon request for live events and available upon request for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Kurt M. Campbell, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Kurt M. Campbell speak about?
Kurt M. Campbell is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Business Consulting, Business Leadership, Disruptive Thinking, Economy, Geopolitics, Government, Political, Security & Defense, Strategic Leadership, Thought Leadership, World Affairs -
Where does Kurt M. Campbell travel from?
Kurt M. Campbell generally travels from Washington, DC, USA, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent. -
Who is Kurt M. Campbell’s agent?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Kurt M. Campbell for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Kurt M. Campbell for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Kurt M. Campbell or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
Kurt M. Campbell is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics. The estimated speaking fee range to book Kurt M. Campbell for your event is available upon request. Kurt M. Campbell generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Elizabeth Economy, John Wood, Joseph Stiglitz, Ian Bremmer and Bill Browder. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Kurt M. Campbell for an upcoming live or virtual event.
This website is a resource for event professionals and strives to provide the most comprehensive catalog of thought leaders and industry experts to consider for speaking engagements. A listing or profile on this website does not imply an agency affiliation or endorsement by the talent.
All American Entertainment (AAE) exclusively represents the interests of talent buyers, and does not claim to be the agency or management for any speaker or artist on this site. AAE is a talent booking agency for paid events only. We do not handle requests for donation of time or media requests for interviews, and cannot provide celebrity contact information.
If you are the talent and wish to request a profile update or removal from our online directory, please submit a profile request form.








