James M. Citrin

James M. Citrin

Keynote Speaker: Executive Leadership & CEO Succession Expert; Leader of CEO Practice at Spencer Stuart; Author of "Leading at a Distance"

James M. Citrin Biography

James M. Citrin is an executive recruiter and recognized authority on leadership, CEO succession, and corporate governance. Citrin leads Spencer Stuart's CEO Practice and co-leads the firm's Board Practice. Over more than 25 years with the firm, he has worked with clients on more than 850 CEO, board director, and top management searches and succession assignments. Throughout his career, Citrin has interviewed over 14,000 candidates.

Citrin's clients include media, technology, communications, consumer, industrial, and healthcare companies, as well as multinational corporations, financial services institutions, private-equity firms, venture capital firms, and educational and not-for-profit organizations. Before joining Spencer Stuart, Citrin spent five years at McKinsey & Company, was an associate at Goldman Sachs, and an analyst at Morgan Stanley. His background in strategy consulting and finance informs his perspective on executive leadership and organizational performance.

Citrin has authored eight books, including "Leading at a Distance," "The Career Playbook: Essential Advice for Today's Aspiring Young Professional," "You're in Charge — Now What?," "Lessons from the Top," "The 5 Patterns of Extraordinary Careers," and "You Need a Leader — Now What?" His book "Leading at a Distance: Practical Lessons for Virtual Success" addresses maximizing performance in the workplace and explores the future of work and teams. "The Dynamic Path" led to an invitation from the United States Olympic Committee for Citrin to become an adjunct professor at Olympic University, a program focused on leadership development based on the principles of the Olympic Movement.

Citrin has been interviewed, quoted, and published in outlets including The Today Show, CNN, BBC, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, The Financial Times, Harvard Business Review, and The Times of London. He is a LinkedIn Influencer with approximately one million followers, covering leadership and career strategy topics. Citrin has been named to the National Association of Corporate Directors Directorship 100, which recognizes influential leaders in corporate governance.

Citrin serves on the boards of the International Tennis Hall of Fame, the Johnny Mac Tennis Project, and Girl Effect. He received his MBA, with distinction, from Harvard Business School. Citrin advises Fortune 500 boards on chief executive selection and shares insights on career strategy with a global audience, drawing on practical expertise and experience in leadership, executive search, and governance.

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James M. Citrin Videos

The crisis playbook for leaders and job seekers | James Citrin
The Dynamic Path - Part 1 - YouTube

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James M. Citrin is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Business Leadership, Marketing, Economy, Finance, Business Growth, Futurism, Technology, Social Media, Broadcasting, Author, Business Authors, Bestselling Authors, Business Consulting, Business Coaching, Strategic Leadership, Corporate Strategy, Leadership, Motivational, Professional Development, Future of Work, Thought Leadership, Disruptive Thinking and Executive Leadership.

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James M. Citrin is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Business, Business Leadership and Marketing. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. James M. Citrin generally travels from New Canaan, CT, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are R "Ray" Wang, Peter Guber and Geoffrey Moore. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling James M. Citrin for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 13/10/2026.

James M. Citrin Videos

The crisis playbook for leaders and job seekers | James Citrin
The Dynamic Path - Part 1 - YouTube
  • How do I book James M. Citrin to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like James M. Citrin 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 James M. Citrin, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for James M. Citrin or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book James M. Citrin for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for James M. Citrin, 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 James M. Citrin, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does James M. Citrin speak about?

  • Where does James M. Citrin travel from?

    James M. Citrin generally travels from New Canaan, CT, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for James M. Citrin?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like James M. Citrin 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 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book James M. Citrin 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 James M. Citrin 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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