Charles Goddard

Charles Goddard

Keynote Speaker: Global Editorial Leader & Journalist; Editorial Director at The Economist Group; Founder of World Ocean Summit; Climate, Health & Sustainability Expert

Charles Goddard Biography

Charles Goddard is a journalist and editorial leader with an extensive career at The Economist Group, a global media organization. Goddard has served as editorial director of The Economist Group, following more than a decade as editorial director, Asia Pacific, at Economist Intelligence Unit. In his role, Goddard develops The Economist Group's flagship initiatives, collaborating with partners on topics including aging and longevity, climate change, global health, and the sustainable ocean economy.

Goddard has contributed to a range of publications and services at Economist Intelligence Unit, including as author of the "China Market Atlas" series and director of its research divisions. He led editorial services in Asia-Pacific, including the Corporate Network, a peer group for senior decision-makers of global businesses in the region. In this capacity, Goddard was responsible for editorial vision, quality, compliance, and for analyzing key trends and issues in Asia, reporting to the executive editor of The Economist.

As founder and executive director of The Economist's World Ocean Summit, Goddard established the summit to influence global public policy dialogue on sustainable ocean use. The first World Ocean Summit was held after The Economist highlighted the impact of human activities on ocean health. Goddard has moderated panels at the World Ocean Summit, convening leaders from industry, research, and sustainability to discuss solutions for improving ocean health.

Goddard focuses on building editorial and business initiatives that integrate thought leadership with the Group’s content capabilities, including policy and healthcare research, Economist Films, and Economist Events. His work emphasizes longevity, cancer, antimicrobial resistance, oceans, and climate and sustainability. Goddard also leads several Economist Group initiatives related to healthcare. As a frequent speaker and moderator, Goddard engages with business and government leaders across Asia and internationally, providing data-driven perspectives on global challenges such as climate change, ocean sustainability, and healthcare policy.

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Charles Goddard Videos

Charles Goddard at South East Asia and Pacific Regional Fisheries ...
Charles Goddard at The Economist's World Oceans Summit - YouTube

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Charles Goddard is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Journalist, Business, Sustainability, Environment, Research & Exploration, Author, Business Consulting, Marketing, Social Media, Communication, Economy, Environmental Policy, Executive Leadership, Public Health, World Affairs, Thought Leadership and Disruptive Thinking.

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Charles Goddard is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Journalist, Business and Sustainability. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. Charles Goddard generally travels from Hong Kong and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Richard Florida, Marko Papic and Jeffrey Sachs. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Charles Goddard for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 30/10/2026.

Charles Goddard Videos

Charles Goddard at South East Asia and Pacific Regional Fisheries ...
Charles Goddard at The Economist's World Oceans Summit - YouTube
  • How do I book Charles Goddard to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Charles Goddard 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 Charles Goddard, 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 Charles Goddard or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Charles Goddard for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Charles Goddard, 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 Charles Goddard, 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 Charles Goddard speak about?

  • Where does Charles Goddard travel from?

    Charles Goddard generally travels from Hong Kong and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Charles Goddard?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Charles Goddard 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 Charles Goddard 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 Charles Goddard 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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