VP of Global Public Policy at Amazon Web Services; Bestselling Author of "The Revenant," Adapted Into the 2015 Film; Former US Ambassador to the World Trade Organization

Missoula, MT, USA
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Michael Punke Biography

Michael Punke is vice president for global public policy at Amazon Web Services. He has more than three decades of experience in international trade and regulatory issues. He is the former US ambassador to the World Trade Organization in Geneva, Switzerland. Punke is the author of "The Revenant," "Ridgeline," "Fire & Brimstone," & "Last Stand."

Punke is a writer, novelist, professor, policy analyst, policy consultant, and attorney.

His book, "The Revenant: A Novel of Revenge" was adapted into film as "The Revenant" (2015), directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu, with a screenplay by Iñárritu and Mark L. Smith, and starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hardy.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 11/12/2025.

Michael Punke Videos

Michael Punke discusses "Ridgeline" with Michael Hampton

Michael Punke discusses "Ridgeline" with Michael Hampton

Michael Punke discusses "Ridgeline" with Michael Hampton.

"The Revenant" author Michael Punke talks with The Thoughtful Bro

"The Revenant" author Michael Punke talks with The Thoughtful Bro

Nearly twenty years after his NYT Bestselling THE REVENANT which became an Oscar-winning blockbuster film Michael Punke returns.

Glacier Book Club - Last Stand with Michael Punke

Glacier Book Club - Last Stand with Michael Punke

You're invited to join us for Glacier Book Club! Join us with author Michael Punke as we discuss his book Last Stand. Buy the book!

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Michael Punke is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics. The estimated speaking fee range to book Michael Punke for your event is available upon request. Michael Punke generally travels from Missoula, MT, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Ted Chiang, Lois Lowry, Jeffrey Eugenides, Orhan Pamuk and Daymond John. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Michael Punke for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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