Elena Botelho

Elena Botelho

Keynote Speaker: Partner at ghSMART & Bestselling Co-Author of "The CEO Next Door"

Elena Botelho Biography

Elena is a senior partner at ghSMART. She has supported first time CEOs and CEO transitions for over 15 years, ranging from Fortune 50 to middle market companies across a wide range of industry sectors, including services, technology, healthcare, financial services, manufacturing, consumer products. She supports major corporate and alternative investment clients globally, including: Pfizer, IBM, CHOP, Carlyle Group, Centerbridge, Berkshire, Tiger Global and many others. Her effectiveness is powered by her consummate dedication to clients, courage, pragmatism, relentless mindset of possibility, and penetrating insights connecting business context with individual behaviors and organizational dynamics.

She leads extensive ghSMART research on first time CEOs globally in partnership with leading academics at the University of Chicago, NYU, and SAS Inc. CEO Genome® project explores paths and behaviors that lead to the top, typical setbacks first time CEOs encounter and ways to prevent them. Elena is a published author and frequent speaker at leading industry events on leadership, talent management, and M&A. She is a member of the McKinsey M&A Integration council – an invitation-only working group of M&A integration leaders from major corporations.

Prior to joining ghSMART, Elena was an Associate Partner at McKinsey & Company. Prior to McKinsey Elena was a Corporate Finance Associate at Andersen Worldwide in New York and an Investment Officer with a private equity fund in Moscow, Russia. Elena is active in supporting non-profit institutions including Success Academy, Washington National Cathedral Schools, Partnership for New York City, and others. Elena holds an MBA in finance from Wharton. She received a CPA license and a BS in Accounting with Magna Cum Laude from SUNY Binghamton. Elena completed Leadership Coaching certification at Georgetown University. She also completed three years at the Moscow State Pedagogical University majoring in education, with coursework in psychology. Elena lives in Washington DC with her husband and family.

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Elena Botelho Videos

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What topics does Elena Botelho speak about?

Elena Botelho is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Business Leadership, Women in Business, Business Growth, Human Resources, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Female Leadership, Leadership, Author, Non-Fiction Authors and Bestselling Authors.

Where does Elena Botelho travel from?

Elena Botelho 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 Elena Botelho?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Elena Botelho 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 Elena Botelho 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 Elena Botelho 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.


Elena Botelho is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Business, Business Leadership and Women in Business. The estimated speaking fee range to book Elena Botelho for live events is $50,000 - $100,000, and for virtual events $50,000 - $100,000. Elena Botelho 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 Libby Gill, Sonia McDonald and Amy Jo Martin. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Elena Botelho for an upcoming event.

Elena Botelho Videos

#88 - Elena Botelho | The 4 Behaviors that Transform Ordinary ...
Wharton People Analytics Conference 2018 | CEO Analytics
Why Some CEOs Perform Better Than Others
  • How do I book Elena Botelho to speak at my event?

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

    Speaking fees for Elena Botelho, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Elena Botelho are $50,000 - $100,000 for live events and $50,000 - $100,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Elena Botelho, 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 Elena Botelho speak about?

    Elena Botelho is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Business Leadership, Women in Business, Business Growth, Human Resources, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Female Leadership, Leadership, Author, Non-Fiction Authors and Bestselling Authors.
  • Where does Elena Botelho travel from?

    Elena Botelho 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 Elena Botelho?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Elena Botelho 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 Elena Botelho 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 Elena Botelho 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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