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John J Sullivan

Former U.S. Ambassador & Deputy Secretary; Distinguished Fellow at the School of Foreign Service Georgetown University

Former U.S. Ambassador & Deputy Secretary; Distinguished Fellow at the School of Foreign Service Georgetown University

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John J Sullivan Biography

Former U.S. Ambassador to Russia John J. Sullivan was appointed a Distinguished Fellow at Georgetown University effective November 1, 2022, after retiring from a career in public service that has spanned four decades and five U.S. presidents. Before his most recent post in Moscow, Ambassador Sullivan served as the 19th U.S. Deputy Secretary of State from 2017 to 2019, as well as the Acting U.S. Secretary of State in March-April 2018. In the Obama Administration, he was chairman of the U.S.-Iraq Business Dialogue, a government advisory committee on U.S.-Iraq commercial relations. In the private sector, as a partner in the global law firm MayerBrown LLP, Ambassador Sullivan was a sought-after advisor to CEOs, general counsels, and senior executives.

A graduate of Brown University, Ambassador Sullivan attended Columbia University School of Law, where he was a Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar and Book Reviews Editor of the Columbia Law Review. He served as a law clerk for Supreme Court Justice David H. Souter and Judge John Minor Wisdom. Ambassador Sullivan is a member of the American Academy of Diplomacy and the recipient of numerous honors and awards, including the Secretary of State's Distinguished Service Award, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff's Joint Meritorious Civilian Service Award, the Secretary of Defense’s Medal for Exceptional Public Service, and many others.

For the last three years, Ambassador Sullivan managed the U.S. Embassy in Russia during its most difficult period in many decades, exemplifying service, leadership, and crisis management through unprecedented challenges. His vast experience and insights contribute to riveting programs about global affairs, the impacts of national security and foreign policy on industries and business, and much more.

John J Sullivan Speaking Topics

  • The Importance of American Democracy

    In this riveting keynote program, former Ambassador John J. Sullivan speaks to the global importance of our American democracy and what actions Americans need to take to safeguard it. Having served for over four decades in a career spanning five presidents, Ambassador Sullivan offers vital insights about the role of bipartisanship in preserving American democracy on the world stage.

  • International Affairs: Russia and the War in Ukraine, a Diplomat’s Perspective

    Former U.S. Ambassador to Russia John J. Sullivan managed the U.S. Embassy in Moscow during its most difficult period in many decades. In this compelling program, Ambassador Sullivan shares an unparalleled perspective from his seasoned career in public service, offering insights that resonate with audiences of all kinds.

John J Sullivan Videos

  • The Ambassadorial Series | Ambassador John J. Sullivan
    In his interview for the Ambassadorial Series John Sullivan, US Ambassador to Russia for both the Trump and Biden administrations, shares his...

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John J Sullivan is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as The Importance of American Democracy and International Affairs: Russia and the War in Ukraine, a Diplomat’s Perspective. The estimated speaking fee range to book John J Sullivan for your event is available upon request. John J Sullivan 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 Ray Mabus, Dr. Mark T. Esper, Safiya Ghori-Ahmad, Terry Branstad and Elizabeth Shackelford. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling John J Sullivan for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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