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Ursula Burns

First Black Woman to Serve as CEO of A Fortune 500 Company; Former Chairwoman of VEON & Former CEO of Xerox

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Ursula Burns Biography

Ursula Burns is the former chairwoman of VEON, an international telecommunications services provider, a position she held from 2017 to early 2020. She is best known for having served as the Chairman of the Board of the Xerox Corporation from 2010 to 2017 and as its Chief Executive Officer from 2009 to 2016. When she was appointed Xerox's CEO in 2009, she became the first Black woman to serve as CEO of a Fortune 500 company.

She joined Xerox as an intern in 1980 and during her career, she held leadership posts spanning corporate services, manufacturing, and product development.

During her tenure as chief executive officer of Xerox, she helped the company transform from a global leader in document technology to the world’s most diversified business services company serving enterprises and governments of all sizes. Shortly after being named CEO in 2009, she spearheaded the largest acquisition in Xerox history, the $6.4 billion purchase of Affiliated Computer Services.

In 2016, she led Xerox through a successful separation into two independent, publicly-traded companies -- Xerox Corporation, which is comprised of the company’s Document Technology and Document Outsourcing businesses, and Conduent Incorporated, a business process services company. The separation of the two businesses has enhanced their competitive positions and created significant value creation opportunities.

Burns, who regularly appears on Fortune’s and Forbes’ list of the world’s most powerful women, is a board director of Exxon Mobil, Nestlé, and Datto. Former U.S. President Barack Obama appointed Burns to help lead the White House National Program on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) from 2009 to 2016, and she served as chair of the President’s Export Council from 2015 to 2016 after serving as the vice chair from 2010 to 2015.

She also provides leadership counsel to several other community, educational, and non-profit organizations including the Ford Foundation, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Corporation, Cornell Tech Board of Overseers, the New York City Ballet, and the Mayo Clinic. Burns is a member of the National Academy of Engineers and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

Burns holds a master’s degree in mechanical engineering from Columbia University and a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering from Polytechnic Institute of New York University.

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  • HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO BOOK Ursula Burns?

    Speaking fees for Ursula Burns, or any other keynote speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The amount that Ursula Burns charges to speak often varies according to the circumstances, including their schedule, market conditions, length of presentation, and the location of the event. The speaker fees listed on this website are intended to serve as a guideline only. In some cases, the actual quote may be above or below the stated range. For the most current fee to hire Ursula Burns, please fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak with an experienced booking agent.
  • WHO IS THE AGENT FOR Ursula Burns?

    All American Entertainment has successfully secured celebrity talent like Ursula Burns for clients worldwide for more than 15 years. As a full-service talent 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. Fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Ursula Burns for your next private or corporate function.
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    All American Speakers is a "buyers agent" and exclusively represents talent buyers, meeting planners and event professionals, who are looking to secure celebrities and speakers for personal appearances, speaking engagements, corporate entertainment, public relations campaigns, commercials, or endorsements. We do not exclusively represent Ursula Burns or claim ourselves as the exclusive booking agency, business manager, publicist, speakers bureau or management for Ursula Burns or any other speaker or celebrity on this website. For more information on how we work and what makes us unique, please read the AAE Advantage.
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Ursula Burns Biography

Ursula Burns is the former chairwoman of VEON, an international telecommunications services provider, a position she held from 2017 to early 2020. She is best known for having served as the Chairman of the Board of the Xerox Corporation from 2010 to 2017 and as its Chief Executive Officer from 2009 to 2016. When she was appointed Xerox's CEO in 2009, she became the first Black woman to serve as CEO of a Fortune 500 company.

She joined Xerox as an intern in 1980 and during her career, she held leadership posts spanning corporate services, manufacturing, and product development.

During her tenure as chief executive officer of Xerox, she helped the company transform from a global leader in document technology to the world’s most diversified business services company serving enterprises and governments of all sizes. Shortly after being named CEO in 2009, she spearheaded the largest acquisition in Xerox history, the $6.4 billion purchase of Affiliated Computer Services.

In 2016, she led Xerox through a successful separation into two independent, publicly-traded companies -- Xerox Corporation, which is comprised of the company’s Document Technology and Document Outsourcing businesses, and Conduent Incorporated, a business process services company. The separation of the two businesses has enhanced their competitive positions and created significant value creation opportunities.

Burns, who regularly appears on Fortune’s and Forbes’ list of the world’s most powerful women, is a board director of Exxon Mobil, Nestlé, and Datto. Former U.S. President Barack Obama appointed Burns to help lead the White House National Program on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) from 2009 to 2016, and she served as chair of the President’s Export Council from 2015 to 2016 after serving as the vice chair from 2010 to 2015.

She also provides leadership counsel to several other community, educational, and non-profit organizations including the Ford Foundation, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Corporation, Cornell Tech Board of Overseers, the New York City Ballet, and the Mayo Clinic. Burns is a member of the National Academy of Engineers and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

Burns holds a master’s degree in mechanical engineering from Columbia University and a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering from Polytechnic Institute of New York University.

Ursula Burns Videos

  • Fortune 500 CEO Ursula Burns reveals personal challenges
    Pioneering former Xerox CEO Ursula Burns joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss her new memoir detailing her rise to success and the benefits of...
  • Ursula M. Burns | Where You Are Is Not Who You Are
    The first Black woman CEO of a Fortune 500 company, Ursula M. Burns headed Xerox from 2009 to 2016. She was the chair and CEO of VEON from 2017 to...
  • How Do You Change a Successful Company? Ursula Burns, Xerox ...

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  • How to book Ursula Burns?

    Our booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure talent like Ursula Burns for both live and virtual events for over 20 years. The team at All American Entertainment represents and listens to the needs of organizations and corporations seeking to hire keynote speakers, celebrities or entertainers for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment. Fill out a booking request form for Ursula Burns, 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 pricing information and check availability for Ursula Burns or any other celebrity of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Ursula Burns?

    Speaking fees for Ursula Burns, or any other keynote speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The amount that Ursula Burns charges to speak often varies according to the circumstances, including their schedule, market conditions, length of presentation, and the location of the event. The speaker fees listed on this website are intended to serve as a guideline only. In some cases, the actual quote may be above or below the stated range. For the most current fee to hire Ursula Burns, please fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak with an experienced booking agent.
  • Who is the agent for Ursula Burns?

    All American Entertainment has successfully secured celebrity talent like Ursula Burns for clients worldwide for more than 20 years. As a full-service talent 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. Fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Ursula Burns for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service talent booking agency?

    All American Speakers is a "buyers agent" and exclusively represents talent buyers, meeting planners and event professionals, who are looking to secure celebrities and speakers for personal appearances, speaking engagements, corporate entertainment, public relations campaigns, commercials, or endorsements. We do not exclusively represent Ursula Burns or claim ourselves as the exclusive booking agency, business manager, publicist, speakers bureau or management for Ursula Burns or any other speaker or celebrity on this website. For more information on how we work and what makes us unique, please read the AAE Advantage.

Ursula Burns is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Ursula Burns for your event is $200,000 and above. Ursula Burns generally travels from Manhattan, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Cynthia Marshall, Sara Blakely, Sallie Krawcheck, Daymond John and Carla Harris. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Ursula Burns for an upcoming live or virtual event.

Ursula Burns Speaker Videos

  • Fortune 500 CEO Ursula Burns reveals personal challenges
    Pioneering former Xerox CEO Ursula Burns joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss her new memoir detailing her rise to success and the benefits of STEM education.
    Ursula M. Burns | Where You Are Is Not Who You Are
    The first Black woman CEO of a Fortune 500 company, Ursula M. Burns headed Xerox from 2009 to 2016. She was the chair and CEO of VEON from 2017 to early 2020, and previously served as a senior...
  • How Do You Change a Successful Company? Ursula Burns, Xerox ...
    3rd Annual Women's Stock Pitch Keynote: Ursula M. Burns
  • Ursula Burns On Distinguishing Herself
    MIT Commencement 2011: Ursula M. Burns, Guest Speaker ...

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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.

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