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Daniel Christman

Daniel Christman

Keynote Speaker: Retired Lieutenant General & Former Senior Vice President for International Affairs at the United States Chamber of Commerce

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Daniel Christman Biography

LTG (Ret.) Daniel W. Christman is the former senior vice president for International Affairs at the United States Chamber of Commerce. In this role, he was responsible for representing the Chamber before foreign business leaders and government officials and for providing strategic leadership on international issues affecting the business community.

Before joining the Chamber, Christman served for two years as the president and executive director of the Kimsey Foundation, where he helped launch a program on political reform in China in coordination with the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.

Christman, a career military officer who retired from active duty in 2001, served for five years as the superintendent of the United States Military Academy at West Point. He also served for two years as assistant to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, during which time he traveled with and advised Secretary of State Warren Christopher. He was centrally involved during this period with negotiations between Israel and Syria as a member of the Secretarys Middle East Peace Team. Further, Christman represented the United States as a member of NATOs Military Committee in Brussels, Belgium.

Christman has written and lectured extensively on leadership and national defense, including the ongoing war against international terrorism. He also served as a military analyst for CNN International during Operation Iraqi Freedom. He is a frequent contributor to CNN, and has also appeared on ABC, Fox, MSNBC, CNBC, and C-SPAN to discuss defense and national security issues. During the Gulf War in 1991, he headed a strategic planning group that advised the Armys chief of staff on war prosecution policies.

Graduating first in his class from West Point, Christman also received MPA and MSE degrees in public affairs and civil engineering from Princeton University and graduated with honors from The George Washington University Law School. He is a decorated combat veteran of Southeast Asia, where he commanded a company in the 101st Airborne Division in 1969. On four occasions, Christman has been awarded the Army and Defense Distinguished Service Medal, which is the Defense Departments highest peacetime award.

Christman and his wife, Susan, live in Alexandria, Virginia. They have two daughters and one grandchild.

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Daniel Christman Speaking Topics

China: The Central Front in Economic Development

The importance of China on the global economic scene is unquestioned, but the business environment in the planet's fastest-growing economy is fraught with pitfalls. Christman takes audiences through the policies that make China unique. He explains true nature of the protected Chinese industries such as bio-medical, steel, and automotives. He even breaks down the differences between the provinces, explaining which are most conducive for US industry and which will be in the future.

A Tour of the World: Economic Opportunities and Global Hotspots

Daniel Christman explains the global financial crisis and its effects in all areas of the world. By focusing on America's key trading partners, he shows businesses and industries how to invest in parts of the world that are doing well despite the global slowdown. His tour of the world takes audiences through the friendly nations, the unfriendly nations, and the ones that cannot be ignored by American investors. From the Middle East, to Latin America, to Southeast Asia, and Africa, Christman gets into the governmental, economic, and cultural hurdles that must be navigated by American industry in order to take advantage of the favorable opportunities presented by the global crisis.

How do I book Daniel Christman to speak at my event?

Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Daniel Christman 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 Daniel Christman, 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 Daniel Christman or any other speaker of your choice.

How much does it cost to book Daniel Christman for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Daniel Christman, 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 $10,000 - $20,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Daniel Christman, 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 Daniel Christman speak about?

Daniel Christman is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, International Business, Economy, Leadership and Political.

Where does Daniel Christman travel from?

Daniel Christman 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 Daniel Christman?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Daniel Christman 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 Daniel Christman 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 Daniel Christman 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.


Daniel Christman is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Business, International Business and Economy. The estimated speaking fee range to book Daniel Christman for live events is $10,000 - $20,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Daniel Christman 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 Bruce Magid, Jeffrey Garten and Stephen Roach. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Daniel Christman for an upcoming event.

Daniel Christman Speaking Topics

  • China: The Central Front in Economic Development

    The importance of China on the global economic scene is unquestioned, but the business environment in the planet's fastest-growing economy is fraught with pitfalls. Christman takes audiences through the policies that make China unique. He explains true nature of the protected Chinese industries such as bio-medical, steel, and automotives. He even breaks down the differences between the provinces, explaining which are most conducive for US industry and which will be in the future.

  • A Tour of the World: Economic Opportunities and Global Hotspots

    Daniel Christman explains the global financial crisis and its effects in all areas of the world. By focusing on America's key trading partners, he shows businesses and industries how to invest in parts of the world that are doing well despite the global slowdown. His tour of the world takes audiences through the friendly nations, the unfriendly nations, and the ones that cannot be ignored by American investors. From the Middle East, to Latin America, to Southeast Asia, and Africa, Christman gets into the governmental, economic, and cultural hurdles that must be navigated by American industry in order to take advantage of the favorable opportunities presented by the global crisis.

Daniel Christman News

  • How do I book Daniel Christman to speak at my event?

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

    Speaking fees for Daniel Christman, 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 $10,000 - $20,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Daniel Christman, 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 Daniel Christman speak about?

    Daniel Christman is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, International Business, Economy, Leadership and Political.
  • Where does Daniel Christman travel from?

    Daniel Christman 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 Daniel Christman?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Daniel Christman 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 Daniel Christman 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 Daniel Christman 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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