Daniel Poneman

Daniel Poneman

Keynote Speaker: President & CEO of Centrus Energy, Former Deputy Secretary of Energy, Author

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Daniel Poneman Biography

President and CEO, Centrus Energy Corporation, Deputy Secretary of Energy (2009-2014), Senior Fellow at Harvard Kennedy School, Distinguished Fellow at the Paulson Institute

Daniel B. Poneman is the president and chief executive officer of Centrus Energy Corp. He also serves on the company’s board of directors. Under his leadership, Poneman has been recognized for enhancing industry-government partnerships, particularly in preparing and responding to security threats in the electric sector, including during Superstorm Sandy.

From 2009 to 2014, Poneman was the Deputy Secretary of Energy, also serving as the chief operating officer of the U.S. Department of Energy. His responsibilities encompassed a broad spectrum of U.S. energy policies and programs—hydricarbons, renewables, nuclear, and efficiency—including cybersecurity, project management, national security, and international cooperation. He was pivotal in the Department's resilience and emergency response efforts, addressing crises from Fukushima to Hurricane Sandy. Between April 23, 2013, and May 21, 2013, Poneman served as Acting Secretary of Energy.

Prior to his tenure at the Department of Energy, Poneman spent eight years as a principal at the Scowcroft Group, providing strategic advice to corporations across various sectors. He also practiced law for eight years, first as an associate at Covington & Burling and then as a partner at Hogan & Hartson, advising clients on regulatory and policy matters.

Earlier in his career, Poneman held significant roles in government, including as a White House Fellow and director of Defense Policy and Arms Control at the National Security Council. From 1993 through 1996, he was special assistant to the President and senior director for nonproliferation and export controls at the National Security Council, where his work focused on policies involving peaceful nuclear cooperation, missile technology, space-launch activities, and conventional arms transfer policy.

Poneman has written extensively on national security issues. He is the author of "Nuclear Power in the Developing World" and "Argentina: Democracy on Trial." His book "Going Critical: The First North Korean Nuclear Crisis," coauthored with Joel Wit and Robert Gallucci, was awarded the 2005 Douglas Dillon Award for Distinguished Writing on American Diplomacy. His most recent publication, "Double Jeopardy: Combating Nuclear Terror and Climate Change," was released by the MIT Press in May 2019 and published by the Belfer Center Studies in International Security. Additionally, Poneman is a Senior Fellow at the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs at the Harvard Kennedy School, a Distinguished Fellow at the Paulson Institute, and a member of the Council on Foreign Relations.

Poneman earned Bachelor of Arts and Juris Doctor degrees with honors from Harvard University and a Master of Letters in Politics from Oxford University.

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Daniel Poneman Speaking Topics

Winning the Future: A New American Policy to Fight Nuclear Terrorism and Climate Change

Only two threats threaten the survival of our species: nuclear destruction and climate change. We are not doing enough to stop either of these existential threats, but we know how to do much more to stop both. What is needed is a coherent approach integrating both challenges in a sustainable bipartisan consensus. The greatest generation of Americans faced commensurate challenges in the Cold War and prevailed, while presiding over the greatest economic surge in American history. Our generation can and must do the same.

Energy Security in a Changing World

Every U.S. President from Richard Nixon to Barack Obama deplored America’s excessive dependence on foreign oil and called for urgent action to promote energy independence. After two generations, American ingenuity and determination have now produced a prodigious outpouring of oil and natural gas that have transformed the United States into the number one hydrocarbon producer in the world. Learn what this means for the security—and prosperity—for the U.S. and its friends and allies around the world, and for our rivals and adversaries.

Flirting with Disaster: Confronting Cyberthugs, Superstorms and Other Threats to Our Critical Infrastructures

From Hurricane Sandy to cyberattacks on our financial institutions, to physical assaults against electrical power substations across America, we are facing an unprecedented surge of threats to our critical infrastructures that threaten our safety, security and prosperity. Untold millions of secrets and billions of dollars have been stolen, and much greater damage could be inflicted. Learn what Americans must do to protect their life and property in the face of spiraling threats of increasing scale and sophistication.

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Daniel Poneman Speaking Topics

  • Winning the Future: A New American Policy to Fight Nuclear Terrorism and Climate Change

    Only two threats threaten the survival of our species: nuclear destruction and climate change. We are not doing enough to stop either of these existential threats, but we know how to do much more to stop both. What is needed is a coherent approach integrating both challenges in a sustainable bipartisan consensus. The greatest generation of Americans faced commensurate challenges in the Cold War and prevailed, while presiding over the greatest economic surge in American history. Our generation can and must do the same.

  • Energy Security in a Changing World

    Every U.S. President from Richard Nixon to Barack Obama deplored America’s excessive dependence on foreign oil and called for urgent action to promote energy independence. After two generations, American ingenuity and determination have now produced a prodigious outpouring of oil and natural gas that have transformed the United States into the number one hydrocarbon producer in the world. Learn what this means for the security—and prosperity—for the U.S. and its friends and allies around the world, and for our rivals and adversaries.

  • Flirting with Disaster: Confronting Cyberthugs, Superstorms and Other Threats to Our Critical Infrastructures

    From Hurricane Sandy to cyberattacks on our financial institutions, to physical assaults against electrical power substations across America, we are facing an unprecedented surge of threats to our critical infrastructures that threaten our safety, security and prosperity. Untold millions of secrets and billions of dollars have been stolen, and much greater damage could be inflicted. Learn what Americans must do to protect their life and property in the face of spiraling threats of increasing scale and sophistication.

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

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

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

    Speaking fees for Daniel Poneman, 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 Daniel Poneman, 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 Poneman speak about?

    Daniel Poneman is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Change Management, Creativity, Crisis Management, Security & Defense, Energy, World Affairs, Innovation, Sustainability, Human Resources, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Leadership and Data.

  • Where does Daniel Poneman travel from?

    Daniel Poneman generally travels from Virginia, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

  • Who is the agent for Daniel Poneman?

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