Director of Global Macro Politics at the Eurasia Group; Expert in Geopolitical Risk Management, U.S. Politics, Foreign Policy & Global Emerging Markets
Willis Sparks Biography
Willis Sparks is the Director of Global Macro at Eurasia Group, the world's largest political risk consulting and advisory firm. He focuses on top global political risks and specializes in US politics and elections. Sparks is recognized for his expertise in analyzing risks, opportunities, and trends stemming from geopolitical conflicts and political developments in major emerging market countries, as well as on US politics and foreign policy. He collaborates closely with Eurasia Group President Ian Bremmer on various macro political risk projects.
Before joining Eurasia Group in 2005, Sparks worked at the Council on Foreign Relations, focusing on transnational terrorism and US national security. He holds master's degrees in international affairs from Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs, specializing in international security policy and the former Soviet Union, and from Sciences Po in Paris. He also holds two bachelor's degrees from Brown University and is a graduate of the Juilliard School, trained in performance and communication. In addition to his academic and professional credentials, Sparks once worked as a stuntman at New York's Metropolitan Opera.
Sparks has delivered keynote presentations on market-moving trends in international politics to investor and corporate audiences globally, except Antarctica. His insights into the market-moving impact of politics in the world’s most dynamic developed and developing states, long-term geopolitical trends, including the rise of emerging market volatility, and a country-by-country analysis of current internal political dynamics are highly valued. He is also a frequent media commentator, having appeared on major news channels such as BBC, CNN, CNBC, CBS, Bloomberg, and FOX.
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Willis Sparks Speaking Topics
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Geopolitical Risk: How Global Trends Shape Market Opportunities & Risks
In this dynamic and insightful presentation, Willis Sparks reveals why understanding political trends – national, regional, and global – is essential for investors and business leaders navigating today’s complex market landscape. With striking real-world examples from today’s headlines and bold forecasts for the future, Sparks uncovers how politics is becoming a key driver of market outcomes worldwide.
Audiences will gain critical insights into:
- The market-shaping impact of political shifts in both developed and emerging economies
- Long-term geopolitical trends fueling volatility and investment risks
- Country-specific political dynamics that influence business environments
- The Russia-Ukraine war’s ripple effects on the global economy and security
- The evolving US-China relationship and what it means for global markets
This presentation delivers a compelling, forward-looking analysis that empowers decision-makers to stay ahead of the risks and seize the opportunities created by an increasingly political global economy.
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Speaking Topics & Expertise
- Political developments in major emerging market countries
- US politics and foreign policy
- Globalization
- Trade and investment
- Macro politics
- Risk Management
Willis Sparks Videos
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Willis Sparks is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Geopolitical Risk: How Global Trends Shape Market Opportunities & Risks and Speaking Topics & Expertise. The estimated speaking fee range to book Willis Sparks for your event is $20,000 - $30,000. Willis Sparks generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Jason Schenker, Francis Fukuyama, Peter Zeihan, Todd Buchholz and Michael Auslin. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Willis Sparks for an upcoming live or virtual event.
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