Alan Wurtzel

Alan Wurtzel

Keynote Speaker: Former CEO of Circuit City, Businessman and Philanthropist

Alan Wurtzel Biography

As the CEO of Circuit City Stores, Alan Wurtzel developed Circuit City into one of the nation's largest retailers of consumer electronics and appliances. He joined the company in 1966 as vice president for legal affairs, served as CEO from 1972 to 1986, as Chairman of the Board from 1984 to 1994 and then as Vice-Chairman of the Board from 1994 to 2001. Circuit City was one of 11 companies profiled in Jim Collins' best-selling business book, Good to Great.

Alan WurtzelMr. Wurtzel graduated from Oberlin in 1955 and in 2007 began his second stint of service on the Board of Trustees.

Mr. Wurtzel has been a member of the Virginia State Board of Education, a trustee of Virginia Commonwealth University and a member of the Virginia Commission for Higher Education. Mr. Wurtzel was the director of several not-for-profit, standards-based, education-policy organizations including New American Schools, the National Center of Education and the Economy and the Council for Basic Education. He was also a director of Dollar Tree Stores, Inc., and, from 1989 to 1996, he served on the board of Office Depot. Mr. Wurtzel also serves on the boards of two privately held companies.

In the not-for-profit arena, Mr. Wurtzel is a trustee of The Phillips Collection: America's First Museum of Modern Art in Washington, DC, where he is working to spearhead and develop expansion plans. He is also active with the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, an environmental group dedicated to saving the bay.

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Alan Wurtzel Videos

Good to Great to Gone: The Circuit City Story in Banner Lectures on ...
Mimi Geerges in Conversation with Alan Wurtzel
Alan Wurtzel Discusses Leadership at Circuit City - YouTube

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What topics does Alan Wurtzel speak about?

Alan Wurtzel is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Business Leadership, Executive Leadership, Environment, Environmental Activism, Education and Leadership.

Where does Alan Wurtzel travel from?

Alan Wurtzel generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Alan Wurtzel is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Business, Business Leadership and Executive Leadership. The estimated speaking fee range to book Alan Wurtzel for live events is $20,000 - $30,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Alan Wurtzel 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 Jacqueline Novogratz, Robin Chase and Cynthia Marshall. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Alan Wurtzel for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 19/03/2025.

Alan Wurtzel Videos

Good to Great to Gone: The Circuit City Story in Banner Lectures on ...
Mimi Geerges in Conversation with Alan Wurtzel
Alan Wurtzel Discusses Leadership at Circuit City - YouTube
  • How do I book Alan Wurtzel to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Alan Wurtzel for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Alan Wurtzel, 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 Alan Wurtzel or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Alan Wurtzel for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Alan Wurtzel, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $20,000 - $30,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Alan Wurtzel, click the Check Schedule 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 Alan Wurtzel speak about?

    Alan Wurtzel is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Business Leadership, Executive Leadership, Environment, Environmental Activism, Education and Leadership.
  • Where does Alan Wurtzel travel from?

    Alan Wurtzel generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Alan Wurtzel?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Alan Wurtzel 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 Schedule 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 Alan Wurtzel 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 Alan Wurtzel 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 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.
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