Gerald Butts

Vice Chairman at Eurasia Group; Strategic China Expert

Ottawa, Canada
Live Event: $30,000 - $50,000 Virtual Event: Please Contact More Fee Info
Business Consulting, Climate Change, Economy, Energy, Environmental Science, Geopolitics, Journalist, Political, Political Science, Professors, World Affairs
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Gerald Butts Biography

As vice chairman and a senior advisor at Eurasia Group, Gerald works closely with CEO Maziar Minovi and President Ian Bremmer on strategic initiatives across all areas of the firm. With experience on a multitude of public policy and geopolitical issues, he has developed deep expertise on climate change, trade, energy, sustainable finance, and artificial intelligence and advises Eurasia Group clients across these areas.

Gerald has successfully led Canadian and global organizations in the public and private sectors for 20 years. As the principal secretary to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau from 2015–2019, Gerald was responsible for providing executive direction on the development, implementation, and communication of the government's agenda. This work included overseeing economic policy, the negotiation of the Paris climate accord, and the creation of Canada's first national climate change plan—which included an economy-wide price on carbon. Gerald played a major role in managing relations with the US administrations of Barack Obama and Donald Trump, as well as in the renegotiation of NAFTA.

Prior to his work with the prime minister, Gerald served as policy secretary and principal secretary to the premier of the province of Ontario, where he led the implementation of the government's $100 billion core agenda. Gerald was also the CEO of WWF-Canada, where he was responsible for international engagement and global projects to decarbonize the supply chains of multinational companies.

A successful leader in politics as well as public policy, Gerald designed the strategies for the Liberal Party's 2015 and 2019 national election campaigns, as well as Trudeau's bid to win the party's leadership in 2013. The 2015 campaign, widely recognized as one of Canada's most innovative and successful, allowed the Liberal Party to move from third place in parliament to forming a majority government. Its gain of 148 new seats was the largest in Canadian history.

In addition to his work with Eurasia Group, Gerald leads New Climate Group, a private consultancy that advises global financial firms, educational institutions, and philanthropists on strategic investments in climate mitigation and resilience, and artificial intelligence. He holds undergraduate and graduate degrees from McGill University.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 09/30/2025.

Gerald Butts Speaking Topics

  • AI, Geopolitics, and the Future of Sustainable Leadership

    Integrating decades of experience at the highest levels of public policy and private sector strategy, Gerald Butts examines the intersection of artificial intelligence, energy transition, and international relations. The speech offers expert analysis on how AI is transforming climate action, global political dynamics, and the strategic risks and opportunities for public and private leaders in this rapidly changing landscape.

    Audiences will gain critical insights into:

    • How artificial intelligence is transforming industries, policy, and global power structures— highlighting both risks and opportunities.
    • Practical insights into how leaders in business and government can harness technology and adaptive policy to stay competitive amidst geopolitical uncertainty.
    • An understanding of the evolving dynamics of the US-Canada relationship and their ripple effects on trade, security, and economic competitiveness.

  • Navigating the Nexus: Climate Change, Trade, and the New Global Economy

    Drawing on lessons from leading Canada’s national climate agenda, handling NAFTA renegotiation, and advising top global organizations, Gerald Butts explores how climate action is reshaping global trade, economic development, and investment. Audiences will gain practical insights on navigating policy shifts, leveraging sustainable finance, and preparing for evolving global supply chains in a decarbonizing world.

    Audiences will gain critical insights into:

    • Actionable strategies for governments and businesses to manage the shift to a low-carbon economy, drawing on lessons from Canada’s first national climate plan.
    • An understanding of how finance and investment are evolving to drive sustainability and resilience and how these tools can affect future business models.
    • Insights into how leaders can forge consensus, build coalitions, and drive successful large-scale change across sectors.

Gerald Butts Videos

CNA2022 Interview with Gerald Butts

CNA2022 Interview with Gerald Butts

Interview by CNA President and CEO, John Gorman with Vice Chairman, Eurasia Group, Gerald Butts

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Gerald Butts is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as AI, Geopolitics, and the Future of Sustainable Leadership and Navigating the Nexus: Climate Change, Trade, and the New Global Economy. The estimated speaking fee range to book Gerald Butts for your event is $30,000 - $50,000. Gerald Butts generally travels from Ottawa, Canada and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Ian Bremmer, Willis Sparks, Peter Zeihan, Cliff Kupchan and David Gordon. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Gerald Butts for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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