Christina Shim

Christina Shim

Keynote Speaker: Chief Sustainability Officer of IBM Sustainability Software

Christina Shim Biography

Christina Shim is the Global Head (and creator) of IBM Sustainability Software, a multi-billion dollar business focused on providing enterprise applications and industry solutions that harness the power of critical technologies such as AI, IoT, hybrid cloud, and blockchain in enabling clients to translate sustainability ambition into action. In this role, she oversees the overarching growth, business development, venture/M&A, and partnership strategy and leads IBM’s sustainability platform for technology. She is also on IBM’s AI Ethics Board and the ESG Executive Steering Committee. She has been at the intersection of business, technology, and impact for almost 20 years.

Prior to IBM, Shim was Managing Director for Palladium International, a global impact firm. She built the Commercial Innovation Practice, supporting companies with sustainability and ESG strategies and execution. Her global experience includes time with several top-tier management consulting firms - including Booz Allen Hamilton, Bain & Co, and PricewaterhouseCoopers – in New York, London, Singapore, and Washington DC. She also worked at the Central Intelligence Agency in Washington DC.

Shim has extensive experience defining new strategies and go-to-markets, implementing operational teams to support those strategies, bringing together relevant stakeholders across functions/sectors/geographies, and identifying and plugging gaps. She is a serial intrapreneur and innovator, specializing in sustainability/ESG, growth and transformational business strategy, investment strategy, incubators and accelerators, and ecosystem-based implementation. Her clients and partners have included Fortune 500 and Global 3000 firms, private equity firms, non-profits, federal government organizations, and start-ups.

Shim serves as an Independent Director for 1-800-Flowers.com, a NASDAQ-listed company, has mentored entrepreneurs at various venture funds, and has served on the Board/as an Advisor to fintech and climate tech startups, accelerators, non-profits, and Princeton and Columbia University around sustainability and responsible investing. She was most recently recognized as one of Fortune’s Most Powerful Women Next Gen on climate change.

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Christina Shim Videos

GreenBiz 23
IBM's Christina Shim on turning sustainability ambition into action
IBM and Microsoft Talk Sustainable Tech Sponsored By IBM

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What topics does Christina Shim speak about?

Christina Shim is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Women, Female Leadership, Technology, Women in Tech, Sustainability, Computer Science, Business Leadership, Finance, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Artificial Intelligence, Ethics & Integrity, Climate Change, Environmental Science, Environmental Activism, DEI, Business, Business Growth, Environment, Strategic Leadership, Corporate Strategy, ESG and Asian & Pacific Heritage.

Where does Christina Shim travel from?

Christina Shim generally travels from Atlanta, GA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Christina Shim is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Women, Female Leadership and Technology. The estimated speaking fee range to book Christina Shim for live events is Below $10,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Christina Shim generally travels from Atlanta, GA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Nicole Yeary, Beena Ammanath and Jana Eggers. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Christina Shim for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 07/10/2025.

Christina Shim Videos

GreenBiz 23
IBM's Christina Shim on turning sustainability ambition into action
IBM and Microsoft Talk Sustainable Tech Sponsored By IBM
  • How do I book Christina Shim to speak at my event?

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

    Speaking fees for Christina Shim, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Christina Shim are Below $10,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Christina Shim, 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 Christina Shim speak about?

  • Where does Christina Shim travel from?

    Christina Shim generally travels from Atlanta, GA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Christina Shim?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Christina Shim 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 Christina Shim 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 Christina Shim 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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