Global Child Advocacy Leader & Diplomat; Executive Director of UNICEF; Former U.S. National Security Advisor; Expert in Crisis Response

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Anthony Lake Biography

Anthony Lake serves as executive director of UNICEF, leading the organization's global efforts to protect children's rights and deliver humanitarian aid worldwide.

Lake is a diplomat and foreign policy expert who previously held roles as national security advisor and director of policy planning in the U.S. State Department, shaping strategies on international security, peacekeeping, and development. His tenure at the National Security Council further developed his expertise in crisis response and multilateral diplomacy, focusing on bridging complex geopolitical challenges with actionable solutions.

Lake's professional achievements include authoring books such as "Somoza Falling" and "The Tar Baby Option," which analyze foreign policy dilemmas and establish him as a credible voice on global affairs. He has contributed essays to TIME magazine's Ideas section, addressing issues like child welfare and international cooperation, and has engaged audiences through public speaking on platforms that highlight humanitarian imperatives. These works and appearances demonstrate his ability to distill intricate topics into accessible narratives for a broad audience.

Lake oversees UNICEF's initiatives in emergency response, health, education, and child protection, drawing on his experience to advocate for vulnerable populations amid conflicts and disasters. His leadership has been recognized with awards, affirming his role as an authoritative figure in global child advocacy and policy innovation.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 01/13/2026.

Anthony Lake Videos

UNICEF Executive Director Anthony Lake on world's growing ...

UNICEF Executive Director Anthony Lake on world's growing ...

UNICEF Executive Director visits refugee families in Lebanon

UNICEF Executive Director visits refugee families in Lebanon

UNICEF Executive Director Anthony Lake and heads of four other organizations visited Syrian refugee families living in makeshift tents in Lebanon....

A Promise Renewed - UNICEF Executive Director Anthony Lake ...

A Promise Renewed - UNICEF Executive Director Anthony Lake ...

Ethiopia: 16 January 2013. Message by UNICEF Executive Director Anthony Lake - A Promise Renewed: African Leadership for Child Survival, Addis Ababa,...

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