Gary Cohn

Gary Cohn

Keynote Speaker: Vice Chairman of IBM; Former Director of the National Economic Council and Former President & COO at Goldman Sachs

  • Speaking Fee:
    Live Event Fee: Contact us for details
    Virtual Event Fee: Contact us for details
    More Fee Info
  • Categories:

Gary Cohn Biography

Finance industry legend Gary Cohn brings unparalleled private and public sector leadership experience to offer an unmatched perspective on the forces impacting the global and U.S. economy, the intersection of finance and technology, and economic policymaking. Heralded by The Wall Street Journal as “an economic-policy powerhouse” and called a “go-to figure on matters related to jobs, business and growth” by The New York Times, Cohn is the current Vice Chairman of IBM and former chief economic advisor to the President of the United States. A pro-business and pro-growth champion, Cohn speaks on issues ranging from monetary policy to fiscal policy, trade to tech, regulatory policy to the legislative process, translating uncertainty into tangible takeaways for audiences worldwide.

Cohn’s expertise in the global financial system, tech advances, and the inner-workings of economic policy have him in-demand everywhere from the World Economic Forum to the Bloomberg New Economy Forum. Cohn is the former Director of the U.S. National Economic Council and served as President and Chief Operating Officer of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. from 2006-2016. Cohn brings both a CEO’s and White House insider’s point of view to each engagement, sharing prescient, tangible insights with an engaging sense of humor.

Contact a speaker booking agent to check availability on Gary Cohn and other top speakers and celebrities.

Gary Cohn Speaking Topics

The Intersection of AI and the Economy

Finance industry legend and current Vice Chairman of IBM Gary Cohn is an in-demand expert at the intersection of finance and technology. In this compelling talk, Cohn leverages his expertise at the highest levels in the public and private sector, both in finance and in tech, to offer an unparalleled perspective on the global financial system, tech advances, and the inner-workings of economic policy.

Banking Turmoil and Smart Regulatory Opportunities

Former Director of the National Economic Council and COO of Goldman Sachs Gary Cohn is the go-to voice on current banking turmoil, the smart regulatory opportunities, and what lies ahead. Cohn outlines the most likely scenarios, mapping paths forward with clarity and confidence, focusing not only on next steps out of the Fed and regulatory agencies but also the impact these large-scale crises have on middle-sized business and hard-working Americans.

Strengthening Economic Opportunity in America

In this riveting talk, IBM Vice Chair Gary Cohn speaks to both micro and macro issues with his trademark, straight-shooting style. Gary’s prescient comments range from domestic production of semiconductor chips and hiring for skills versus training, providing nuanced analysis on the issues facing companies, industries, and policymakers today.

The Forces Impacting Global and Domestic Economic Policy

Finance industry legend Gary Cohn draws on his vast experience in the global financial system and significant grasp of the economic policymaking process to offer candid and revealing insights on both the impact on business and where policy is headed. Having served as President & COO of Goldman Sachs as well as Director of the National Economic Council at the White House, Cohn offers on-the-nose insights into issues ranging from monetary policy to fiscal policy; trade to taxes.

The Upcoming Election Cycle and What it Means for U.S. Growth

Drawing on his roles as former Director of the National Economic Council and President and COO of Goldman Sachs, IBM Vice Chair Gary Cohn provides a pro-business, pro-U.S. growth perspective on the upcoming election cycle. With a Washington insider’s understanding of how politics affects the economy and vice versa, Cohn decodes what we can expect with insight, clarity, and humor. Weighing candidates, potential policies, and the market impact, Cohn provides an incisive and engaging outlook on what lies ahead.

Gary Cohn Videos

Gary Cohn - Face the Nation
Gary Cohn - George W. Bush Presidential Center

How do I book Gary Cohn to speak at my event?

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

How much does it cost to book Gary Cohn for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Gary Cohn, 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 Gary Cohn, 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 Gary Cohn speak about?

Gary Cohn is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Economy, Executive Leadership, Business Leadership, Finance, Government, Business and FinTech.

Who is the agent for Gary Cohn?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Gary Cohn 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 Gary Cohn 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 Gary Cohn 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.


Gary Cohn is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Economy, Executive Leadership and Business Leadership. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. Gary Cohn can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Sallie Krawcheck, Ben Stein and Dambisa Moyo. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Gary Cohn for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 11/02/2026.

Gary Cohn Speaking Topics

  • The Intersection of AI and the Economy

    Finance industry legend and current Vice Chairman of IBM Gary Cohn is an in-demand expert at the intersection of finance and technology. In this compelling talk, Cohn leverages his expertise at the highest levels in the public and private sector, both in finance and in tech, to offer an unparalleled perspective on the global financial system, tech advances, and the inner-workings of economic policy.

  • Banking Turmoil and Smart Regulatory Opportunities

    Former Director of the National Economic Council and COO of Goldman Sachs Gary Cohn is the go-to voice on current banking turmoil, the smart regulatory opportunities, and what lies ahead. Cohn outlines the most likely scenarios, mapping paths forward with clarity and confidence, focusing not only on next steps out of the Fed and regulatory agencies but also the impact these large-scale crises have on middle-sized business and hard-working Americans.

  • Strengthening Economic Opportunity in America

    In this riveting talk, IBM Vice Chair Gary Cohn speaks to both micro and macro issues with his trademark, straight-shooting style. Gary’s prescient comments range from domestic production of semiconductor chips and hiring for skills versus training, providing nuanced analysis on the issues facing companies, industries, and policymakers today.

  • The Forces Impacting Global and Domestic Economic Policy

    Finance industry legend Gary Cohn draws on his vast experience in the global financial system and significant grasp of the economic policymaking process to offer candid and revealing insights on both the impact on business and where policy is headed. Having served as President & COO of Goldman Sachs as well as Director of the National Economic Council at the White House, Cohn offers on-the-nose insights into issues ranging from monetary policy to fiscal policy; trade to taxes.

  • The Upcoming Election Cycle and What it Means for U.S. Growth

    Drawing on his roles as former Director of the National Economic Council and President and COO of Goldman Sachs, IBM Vice Chair Gary Cohn provides a pro-business, pro-U.S. growth perspective on the upcoming election cycle. With a Washington insider’s understanding of how politics affects the economy and vice versa, Cohn decodes what we can expect with insight, clarity, and humor. Weighing candidates, potential policies, and the market impact, Cohn provides an incisive and engaging outlook on what lies ahead.

Gary Cohn Videos

Gary Cohn - Face the Nation
Gary Cohn - George W. Bush Presidential Center
  • How do I book Gary Cohn to speak at my event?

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

    Speaking fees for Gary Cohn, 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 Gary Cohn, 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 Gary Cohn speak about?

    Gary Cohn is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Economy, Executive Leadership, Business Leadership, Finance, Government, Business and FinTech.
  • Who is the agent for Gary Cohn?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Gary Cohn 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 Gary Cohn 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 Gary Cohn 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.
BOOKING INFORMATION REQUEST
GARY COHN

We are happy to assist you with your interest in booking a speaker or celebrity for your event, your organization, and the type of talent you would like to secure, and an agent will be in touch shortly.

Fill out the form below to or call us at 1-800-698-2536 if need immediate assistance.

Tell us about your event!

We respond to most inquiries within 4 hours. Under special circumstances, it may take up to 24 hours.


This website is a resource for event professionals and strives to provide the most comprehensive catalog of thought leaders and industry experts to consider for speaking engagements. A listing or profile on this website does not imply an agency affiliation or endorsement by the talent.

All American Entertainment (AAE) exclusively represents the interests of talent buyers, and does not claim to be the agency or management for any speaker or artist on this site. AAE is a talent booking agency for paid events only. We do not handle requests for donation of time or media requests for interviews, and cannot provide celebrity contact information.