Carla Harris
Keynote Speaker: Wall Street Executive & Financial Services Leader; Vice Chairman & Managing Director at Morgan Stanley; Bestselling Author
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Categories:Business, Business Leadership, Women in Business, Women's Empowerment, Personal Growth, Empowerment, Author, Finance, Business Growth, Black Heritage, Black History Month, Influential Women, Diversity & Inclusion, Leadership, Economy, Motivational, Social Activism, Anti-Racism, Women, Strategic Leadership, Female Leadership, TED, Thought Leadership, Disruptive Thinking, Sales
Carla Harris Biography
Carla Harris is a Wall Street executive, author, keynote speaker, and gospel recording artist with a career spanning more than three decades in global finance. Harris joined Morgan Stanley after earning an AB in economics from Harvard University and an MBA from Harvard Business School. She became the first African American to join Morgan Stanley's management committee. For more than a decade, Harris was a senior member of the equity syndicate desk, executing transactions such as initial public offerings for UPS, Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Ariba, Redback, the General Motors sub-IPO of Delphi Automotive, and a $3.2 billion common stock transaction for Immunex Corporation, one of the largest biotechnology common stock transactions in U.S. history.
Harris serves as Vice Chairman, Managing Director, and Senior Client Advisor at Morgan Stanley, with more than 35 years of experience in the financial services industry. Her expertise spans technology, media, retail, telecommunications, transportation, industrial, and healthcare sectors. She was appointed by President Barack Obama to chair the National Women's Business Council. Harris has been recognized by Fortune, US Banker, Black Enterprise, Essence Magazine, and Ebony, and was named Woman of the Year by both the Harvard Black Men's Forum and the Yale Black Men's Forum. She received the University of Notre Dame's Laetare Medal, the oldest honor given to American Catholics.
Harris is the author of the books "Strategize to Win," "Expect to Win," and "Lead to Win," and is the creator of "Carla's Pearls," which are featured in her speeches and television appearances. Her thought leadership has been highlighted in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, and Forbes.
Harris began singing at age 9 and performed with Harvard's Radcliffe Choral Society, the St. Charles Gospelites, and her own band, Rhythm Company. As a professional vocalist, she has recorded four gospel albums and performed at Carnegie Hall and the Apollo Theater. Her first CD, "Carla's First Christmas," was a bestseller on Amazon.com in New York and in record stores, and was featured on CBS Evening News with Dan Rather. She has also released "Unceasing Praise" and "Joy Is Waiting," the latter featured on BET Nightly News. Harris's career in both finance and music reflects her philosophy of bringing one's whole self to every endeavor.
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Carla Harris Speaking Topics
Carla’s Pearls” have become the centerpiece for her many speeches and television appearances. Carla shares these valuable lessons, including:
Authenticity: The Power is You The 90-Day Rule Perception is the Co-Pilot to Reality The Mentor, The Sponsor, The Adviser: Having Them All Leverage Your Voice Balance is a Necessity: Use Your Passions to Achieve it Expect to Win: Show Up With Your Best Self Every Day
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What topics does Carla Harris speak about?
Carla Harris is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Business Leadership, Women in Business, Women's Empowerment, Personal Growth, Empowerment, Author, Finance, Business Growth, Black Heritage, Black History Month, Influential Women, Diversity & Inclusion, Leadership, Economy, Motivational, Social Activism, Anti-Racism, Women, Strategic Leadership, Female Leadership, TED, Thought Leadership, Disruptive Thinking and Sales.
Where does Carla Harris travel from?
Carla Harris generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Carla Harris?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Carla Harris 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 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Carla Harris for your next private or corporate function.
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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 Carla Harris 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.
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Carla Harris is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Business, Business Leadership and Women in Business. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. Carla Harris generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Daymond John, Erica Dhawan and Cassandra Worthy. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Carla Harris for an upcoming event.
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Carla Harris Speaking Topics
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CARLA'S PEARLS
Carla’s Pearls” have become the centerpiece for her many speeches and television appearances. Carla shares these valuable lessons, including:
Authenticity: The Power is You The 90-Day Rule Perception is the Co-Pilot to Reality The Mentor, The Sponsor, The Adviser: Having Them All Leverage Your Voice Balance is a Necessity: Use Your Passions to Achieve it Expect to Win: Show Up With Your Best Self Every Day
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Carla Harris Reviews
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Carla was amazing - she was fantastic in her compelling speech, making sure all questions were answered and doing a book signing for us.
General Electric Company, operating as GE Aerospace - Nov 03 2025 -
Carla Harris is the best keynote speaker I've seen in my 14 year tenure with Moss Adams. Thank you!
Moss Adams LLP - Jul 01 2022 -
CPA Australia Ltd. - Nov 15 2020
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Carla Harris News
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Columbia College invites Carla Harris as keynote commencement speaker
Columbia College of Columbia, South Carolina recently announced that Carla Harris, a senior executive with Morgan Stanley and the chair of the National Women’s Business Council, is scheduled as the keynote speaker for the undergraduate commencement ceremony.
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How do I book Carla Harris to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Carla Harris 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 Carla Harris, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Carla Harris or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Carla Harris for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Carla Harris, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. For the most current speaking fee to hire Carla Harris, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Carla Harris speak about?
Carla Harris is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Business Leadership, Women in Business, Women's Empowerment, Personal Growth, Empowerment, Author, Finance, Business Growth, Black Heritage, Black History Month, Influential Women, Diversity & Inclusion, Leadership, Economy, Motivational, Social Activism, Anti-Racism, Women, Strategic Leadership, Female Leadership, TED, Thought Leadership, Disruptive Thinking and Sales. -
Where does Carla Harris travel from?
Carla Harris generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Carla Harris?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Carla Harris 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 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Carla Harris 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 Carla Harris 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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