Expert in Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG), Sustainability & Global Business, Author of "Chief Sustainability Officers at Work"

Washington, DC, USA

Chrissa Pagitsas Biography

Chrissa Pagitsas is the CEO of Pagitsas Advisors, an author, and board member. She and her team advise senior executives and boards at global companies on meeting growth targets and driving results through transformation strategies. Her leadership and expertise are rooted in seizing the opportunity to build Fannie Mae’s Green Bond business from zero to $51 billion -- an industry-defining achievement at a Fortune 50 company. Her bestselling book, "Chief Sustainability Officers at Work," provides leaders of any business a roadmap on how to navigate disruptive innovations and markets successfully.

Pagitsas has received multiple recognitions for her market-transforming enterprises including the first commercial Green Mortgage-Backed Security in the U.S. She serves on the Board of Global Impact and the Advisory Council of International Well Building Institute.

Pagitsas holds an MBA from the Darden School of Business, University of Virginia, and a BA from Johns Hopkins University.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 06/30/2025.

Chrissa Pagitsas Speaking Topics

  • The Art of the Calculated Leap: How Visionary Leaders Take Risks for Success

    This dynamic keynote ignites a growth mindset for senior executives to aspiring leaders to develop a clear vision and manage the risks surrounding it. Drawing on insightful data and captivating case studies -— including her own corporate executive experience -- Chrissa Pagitsas equips audiences with a playbook for evaluating, managing, and capitalizing on risk with clarity and confidence. Designed for leaders at all levels, this keynote inspires attendees to unlock their potential and empower their teams, offering new tools for turning bold decisions into drivers of growth.

  • Building Resilience: Businesses and Teams that Drive Lasting Value Creation

    Thriving in a world of constant change and disruption starts with building a culture of resilience and adaptation. Drawing on her own experience and insights from exemplary leaders, Chrissa Pagitsas equips executives and their teams with the tools to turn inward and deploy strategies to navigate uncertainty and drive long-term success. Chrissa Pagitsas also explores how resilience extends beyond internal operations, emphasizing the role of product innovation, partnerships and pilot programs in accelerating the development and adoption of value-creating solutions. Designed for leaders across industries and functions, this keynote leaves businesses with a powerful playbook to embrace change, inspire new ways of thinking across teams, and create a sustainable culture built to last.

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Chrissa Pagitsas Videos

Chrissa Pagitsas Keynote Speaker Reel

Chrissa Pagitsas Keynote Speaker Reel

Chrissa Pagitsas is the CEO of Pagitsas Advisors, an author, and board member. She and her team advise senior executives and boards at global...

Chrissa Pagitsas - Purpose and Profit Podcast

Chrissa Pagitsas - Purpose and Profit Podcast

Chrissa Pagitsas on building green and the rise of the Chief Sustainability Officer.

Chrissa Pagitsas - Green Biz Studio

Chrissa Pagitsas - Green Biz Studio

Fannie Mae's Chrissa Pagitsas on sustainability in financing for housing.

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Chrissa Pagitsas is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as The Art of the Calculated Leap: How Visionary Leaders Take Risks for Success, Building Resilience: Businesses and Teams that Drive Lasting Value Creation , Thriving in the Disruptive 21st Century: How Successful Businesses Innovate and Grow , Commercializing Sustainability: Creating Value, Accelerating Impact, The Secrets to Success with ESG and Creating a “Surround Sound” for Change: How to navigate change strategies with employees, customers, and investors. The estimated speaking fee range to book Chrissa Pagitsas for your event is $20,000 - $30,000. Chrissa Pagitsas 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 Andrew Busch, Andrew Winston, Nidhi Chadda, Jason Schenker and Joan Michelson. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Chrissa Pagitsas for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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