Corporate and Government Strategist, Advocate for a Green Economy & Global Leader in Sustainable Development
Juan Verde Biography
Juan Verde is an internationally renowned strategist, keynote speaker, and global thought leader in sustainable development, economic resilience, and corporate innovation. With over 30 years of experience at the intersection of business, public policy, and environmental leadership, Verde has become a transformative force in advancing inclusive and purpose-driven growth worldwide.
He has served as a trusted advisor to U.S. Presidents Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, and Joe Biden—most recently on the President’s Export Council—providing strategic guidance on international trade and national competitiveness. His influence spans both the public and private sectors, with executive roles on the boards of companies such as Volcan Compañía Minera, HISPASAT, and the Airbus Foundation. Verde has also advised Fortune 500 firms like Google, Cisco, SAS, American Express, and Banco Santander Investments, consistently helping global organizations align sustainability with profitability.
Currently president of the Advanced Leadership Foundation and chair of Alamo Holding Group, Verde leads organizations that empower corporations and governments to embrace ethical, sustainable strategies as a core driver of long-term financial success. His unique leadership style is marked by a strong focus on impact, demonstrating that environmental sustainability and economic resilience are not competing goals but mutually reinforcing imperatives for global competitiveness.
As a speaker, Verde is known for his compelling keynote presentations that combine geopolitical insight with actionable business frameworks. With a 98 NPS speaker rating, his engagements inspire CEOs, policymakers, and future leaders to navigate volatility, build resilience, and lead through sustainability. He has spoken at the United Nations, World Economic Forum, Harvard Kennedy School, and major corporate stages across Europe, the Americas, and Asia.
Verde holds a master’s in public policy from Harvard University (HKS) and a bachelor’s in political science and international relations from Boston University. He has received numerous awards in the U.S. and Europe and has been named one of the 100 most influential Hispanic leaders in the fight against climate change.
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Juan Verde Speaking Topics
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The Resilience Revolution
How sustainable value creation fuels global competitiveness.
This keynote explores why building economic resilience through sustainability is now the cornerstone of long-term competitive advantage in a volatile global landscape. Juan Verde shares data-driven insights, real-world business cases, and strategic tools for companies to thrive by aligning their business models with the principles of the green economy. Ideal for leaders seeking to drive innovation and financial performance through purpose.
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The Corporate Climate Revolution
Business leadership at the helm of global transformation.
This presentation highlights how visionary leaders across sectors are shaping the future economy by integrating climate strategy into core decision-making. Juan Verde guides audiences through the risks of inaction, the opportunities of sustainable investment, and the imperative of aligning leadership, talent, and innovation with climate action.
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What topics does Juan Verde speak about?
Juan Verde is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Business, Business Leadership, Climate Change, Conservation, Corporate Strategy, Disruptive Thinking, Earth Day, Economy, Entrepreneurship, Environment, Environmental Science, Geopolitics, Government, Innovation, Social Entrepreneurship, Strategic Leadership, Sustainability, Thought Leadership, World Affairs -
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Juan Verde is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as The Resilience Revolution, The Corporate Climate Revolution, Geopolitical Arbitrage, America’s Economic Reset and Leading Through Disruption. The estimated speaking fee range to book Juan Verde for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Juan Verde generally travels from Madrid, Spain and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Muhammad Yunus, Parag Khanna, Marko Papic, Vijay V. Vaitheeswaran and Roger Martin. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Juan Verde for an upcoming live or virtual event.
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