Top-Rated Speakers Bureau and Entertainment Booking Agency for Corporate Meetings and Business Events. Book an AAE Speaker Today.
Top-Rated Speakers Bureau and Entertainment Booking Agency for Corporate Meetings and Business Events. Book an AAE Speaker Today.
Click to Open Search Bar

Connie K. Duckworth

Founder, ARZU; Former Partner and Managing Director, Goldman, Sachs, & Co.

REQUEST BOOKING INFORMATION

Connie K. Duckworth Biography

Connie Duckworth founded ARZU, Inc., a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization, in 2004 and serves pro bono as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. She is a retired Partner and Managing Director of Goldman, Sachs, & Co., where she was named the first woman sales and trading partner in the firm's history during her 20 year career from 1981-2001.

Ms. Duckworth is currently a Trustee of Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company and a Director of Russell Investment Group and Steelcase Inc. In her philanthropic work, Ms. Duckworth is the immediate past Chairman of The Global Heritage Fund in Palo Alto and serves on the boards of The Wharton School in Philadelphia, the Interfaith Youth Core in Chicago and NorthShore University HealthSystem, in Evanston, Illinois, where she was the first woman to be named Chairman of the Board. She is a member of the U.S.-Afghan Women's Council, a public/private partnership aligned with the U.S. State Department and past Chair of the Committee of 200, the organization of leading women entrepreneurs and corporate business executives in the U.S. She also co-authored a primer on entrepreneurship entitled "The Old Girls Network: Insider Advice for Women Building Businesses in a Man's World."

The recipient of numerous awards for leadership, advocacy, social impact, innovation and global presence, Ms. Duckworth was awarded the 2011 Wharton School Dean's Medal, the school's highest honor. In addition, Ms. Duckworth was named a 2008 Skoll Foundation honoree for Social Entrepreneurship. She holds an M.B.A. from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and a B.A. from the University of Texas.

Videos
News
  • Chicago Exec Connie K. Duckworth Wins Humanitarian Honor

    The news is full of exposés detailing the victimization of women through torture and egregious crimes, such as child-brides refusing to marry or daughters being sold off like chattel to repay opium drug debts to war lords.

FAQs
  • How do I book Connie K. Duckworth to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Connie K. Duckworth for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Connie K. Duckworth, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Connie K. Duckworth or any other speaker of your choice.
  • What are the speaker fees for Connie K. Duckworth

    Speaking fees for Connie K. Duckworth, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Connie K. Duckworth are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and available upon request for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Connie K. Duckworth, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Connie K. Duckworth speak about?

    Connie K. Duckworth is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Activism, Business, Business Leaders, Corporate Responsibility, International Business, Leadership Speakers, Women in Society, Women's Issues.
  • Where does Connie K. Duckworth travel from?

    Connie K. Duckworth generally travels from Chicago, IL, USA, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Connie K. Duckworth’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Connie K. Duckworth for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Connie K. Duckworth for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Connie K. Duckworth or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
Check Availability

Tell us about your event!

During normal business hours, we respond to most inquiries within 4 hours.

Users also viewed these speakers:

This website is a resource for event professionals and strives to provide the most comprehensive catalog of thought leaders and industry experts to consider for speaking engagements. A listing or profile on this website does not imply an agency affiliation or endorsement by the talent.

All American Entertainment (AAE) exclusively represents the interests of talent buyers, and does not claim to be the agency or management for any speaker or artist on this site. AAE is a talent booking agency for paid events only. We do not handle requests for donation of time or media requests for interviews, and cannot provide celebrity contact information.

If you are the talent and wish to request a profile update or removal from our online directory, please submit a profile request form.

Founder, ARZU; Former Partner and Managing Director, Goldman, Sachs, & Co.

Travels From:
Chicago, IL, USA
Speaking Fee:

Connie K. Duckworth Biography

Connie Duckworth founded ARZU, Inc., a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization, in 2004 and serves pro bono as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. She is a retired Partner and Managing Director of Goldman, Sachs, & Co., where she was named the first woman sales and trading partner in the firm's history during her 20 year career from 1981-2001.

Ms. Duckworth is currently a Trustee of Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company and a Director of Russell Investment Group and Steelcase Inc. In her philanthropic work, Ms. Duckworth is the immediate past Chairman of The Global Heritage Fund in Palo Alto and serves on the boards of The Wharton School in Philadelphia, the Interfaith Youth Core in Chicago and NorthShore University HealthSystem, in Evanston, Illinois, where she was the first woman to be named Chairman of the Board. She is a member of the U.S.-Afghan Women's Council, a public/private partnership aligned with the U.S. State Department and past Chair of the Committee of 200, the organization of leading women entrepreneurs and corporate business executives in the U.S. She also co-authored a primer on entrepreneurship entitled "The Old Girls Network: Insider Advice for Women Building Businesses in a Man's World."

The recipient of numerous awards for leadership, advocacy, social impact, innovation and global presence, Ms. Duckworth was awarded the 2011 Wharton School Dean's Medal, the school's highest honor. In addition, Ms. Duckworth was named a 2008 Skoll Foundation honoree for Social Entrepreneurship. She holds an M.B.A. from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and a B.A. from the University of Texas.

Connie K. Duckworth Videos

  • ARZU STUDIO HOPE: Social Entrepreneurship - YouTube
  • CAPA Profile of ARZU STUDIO HOPE with CEO Connie K. Duckworth
  • TEDxBerkeley - Connie Duckworth - Betting Against the Global Trifecta

FAQs on booking Connie K. Duckworth

  • How do I book Connie K. Duckworth to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Connie K. Duckworth for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Connie K. Duckworth, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Connie K. Duckworth or any other speaker of your choice.
  • What are the speaker fees for Connie K. Duckworth

    Speaking fees for Connie K. Duckworth, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Connie K. Duckworth are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and available upon request for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Connie K. Duckworth, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Connie K. Duckworth speak about?

    Connie K. Duckworth is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Activism, Business, Business Leaders, Corporate Responsibility, International Business, Leadership Speakers, Women in Society, Women's Issues.
  • Where does Connie K. Duckworth travel from?

    Connie K. Duckworth generally travels from Chicago, IL, USA, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Connie K. Duckworth’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Connie K. Duckworth for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Connie K. Duckworth for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Connie K. Duckworth or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.

Connie K. Duckworth is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Connie K. Duckworth for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Connie K. Duckworth generally travels from Chicago, IL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Annie Lennox, Sheryl Sandberg, Pat Mitchell, Judith Rodin and Sallie Krawcheck. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Connie K. Duckworth for an upcoming live or virtual event.

Connie K. Duckworth Speaker Videos

  • ARZU STUDIO HOPE: Social Entrepreneurship - YouTube
    CAPA Profile of ARZU STUDIO HOPE with CEO Connie K. Duckworth
  • TEDxBerkeley - Connie Duckworth - Betting Against the Global Trifecta

Connie K. Duckworth News

  • Chicago Exec Connie K. Duckworth Wins Humanitarian Honor

    The news is full of exposés detailing the victimization of women through torture and egregious crimes, such as child-brides refusing to marry or daughters being sold off like chattel to repay opium drug debts to war lords.

Tell us about your event!

During normal business hours, we respond to most inquiries within 4 hours.

  • Customized Service

    Our agents find the right fit for your event

  • Unparalleled Database

    Full access to all speakers & celebrities

  • One Stop Shopping

    A reliable and unbiased point of contact

  • Logistics Management

    Your personal Logistics Manager who takes care of all event details

Speakers Similar to Connie K. Duckworth

This website is a resource for event professionals and strives to provide the most comprehensive catalog of thought leaders and industry experts to consider for speaking engagements. A listing or profile on this website does not imply an agency affiliation or endorsement by the talent.

All American Entertainment (AAE) exclusively represents the interests of talent buyers, and does not claim to be the agency or management for any speaker or artist on this site. AAE is a talent booking agency for paid events only. We do not handle requests for donation of time or media requests for interviews, and cannot provide celebrity contact information.

If you are the talent and wish to request a profile update or removal from our online directory, please submit a profile request form.

TOP