James Lambright

James Lambright

Keynote Speaker: Chief Investment Officer at U.S. Treasury's TARP (2008-2009); former Chairman & President, U.S. Export-Import Bank

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James Lambright Biography

During the past decade of extraordinary, dynamic economic events, James Lambright has served at the forefront of the world's most intricate financial issues and emerged as an accomplished leader in deftly handling today's complex, global economic crises. As Chief Investment Officer of Treasury's TARP program, Lambright spearheaded one of the most exhaustive and ambitious economic programs ever implemented in U.S. history, adroitly establishing the people, policies and programs for unprecedented government investment in the ailing American economy. Concurrently, Lambright served as Chairman and President of the U.S. Export-Import Bank, overseeing more than $50 billion in export finance transactions to over 100 countries. He played a critical role in rescuing America's economic health from the financial depths that threatened to derail the global economy and charted a course for growth and stability in the US and around the world.

Today, Lambright is Chief Operations Officer for Sapphire Energy, an innovative company at the forefront of a new industry category -- Green Crude Production. Sapphire's breakthrough technology has already produced fungible transportation fuels -- including octane gasoline, cetane diesel and jet fuel -- all out of algae, sunlight, and carbon dioxide. Renowned for his strategic reasoning, adept leadership, incisive intellect and shrewd observation, James Lambright captivates audiences with his mastery of global financial, policy and energy issues and translates them into powerful, pragmatic perspectives in a compelling, straight-forward style.


SPEAKER TOPICS

The Financial Crisis in Context

The Seduction of Trends

TARP: Its Origins and Evolution

Is the Global Economic Model Broken - or Obsolete?

The Crossroads of Public and Private Finance

A Discussion with Jim Lambright

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James Lambright Speaking Topics

A Discussion with Jim Lambright

Join Jim Lambright for a candid, lively discussion on today's global economic landscape, the events and trends impacting it now and shaping it for the future.

The Crossroads of Public and Private Finance

Few people have held two senior positions operating at the new crossroads of public and private finance. As head of the U.S. Export-Import Bank and Chief Investment Officer of the U.S. Treasury's rescue program, Jim Lambright brings unique insight into the how the government will navigate between its responsibilities to achieve policy goals through its actions and to protect the taxpayer. Having served in these roles in both the late Bush and early Obama administrations, Lambright discusses how policymakers approach interventions into private markets, the sustainability of the current balance and what lies beyond this crossroads.

TARP: Its Origins and Evolution

Brought to Treasury by Secretary Paulson with the U.S. economy at the brink of financial collapse, Jim Lambright built the team, policies, and programs that helped banks and companies avoid sudden disaster. Having engineered over $600 billion in financial rescue programs and transactions under Secretaries Paulson and Geithner, the U.S. Treasury Department's first Chief Investment Officer describes the circumstances and challenges surrounding the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP). Audiences will get an exclusive insider's look into the one of the most sweeping economic programs ever created in U.S. history including:

Why did the government need to play this expansive new role in the private markets?

How Treasury's actions were shaped by concerns about markets, policy, and politics.

What can we expect from the U.S. Government as an owner of private companies?

Is the Global Economic Model Broken - or Obsolete? The pace of economic change today strains the ability of international institutions to keep up. The rules and definitions-even the economic theories on which they are based-governing our international financial institutions are stretched beyond their original usefulness by rapid and surprising developments in global trade and finance. In this compelling, illuminating discussion, Jim Lambright explains how the current economic landscape impacts governments and businesses around the world and their ability-or lack thereof - to be nimble in responding to dynamic, unprecedented conditions. He also provides an outlook for the future and how reform may be a valuable tool in minimizing protectionist sentiments and policies.

The Seduction of Trends

The overconfidence in trends is often an overlooked but significant factor in contributing to a major financial collapse or crisis. From his years operating at the intersection of government and global finance, Jim Lambright has witnessed first-hand the risks and rewards associated with following - and bucking - trends. Here, Lambright cautions audiences to carefully consider and vet trends before making assumptions about the future including such critical issues as investment decisions, business resource allocations, and secondary education and professional pursuits.

The Financial Crisis in Context

A key player in the US Government's response to the recent financial crisis, Jim Lambright explains the origins and implications of this historic situation that threatened the collapse of our financial markets. In this riveting and probing presentation, Lambright explores the conditions that created the crisis in the U.S. and around the world, the various constraints on the government's ability to act, the future impact on the global economy and tangible lessons for market participants to build upon for moving forward in this new era.

How do I book James Lambright to speak at my event?

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

How much does it cost to book James Lambright for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for James Lambright, 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 James Lambright, 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 James Lambright speak about?

James Lambright is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Finance, Political and Economy.

Where does James Lambright travel from?

James Lambright 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 James Lambright?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like James Lambright 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 James Lambright for your next private or corporate function.

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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 Lambright 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.


James Lambright is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Finance, Political and Economy. The estimated speaking fee range to book James Lambright for live events is $20,000 - $30,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. James Lambright 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 Charles Payne, Anthony Scaramucci and Brian Deese. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling James Lambright for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 19/03/2025.

James Lambright Speaking Topics

  • A Discussion with Jim Lambright

    Join Jim Lambright for a candid, lively discussion on today's global economic landscape, the events and trends impacting it now and shaping it for the future.

  • The Crossroads of Public and Private Finance

    Few people have held two senior positions operating at the new crossroads of public and private finance. As head of the U.S. Export-Import Bank and Chief Investment Officer of the U.S. Treasury's rescue program, Jim Lambright brings unique insight into the how the government will navigate between its responsibilities to achieve policy goals through its actions and to protect the taxpayer. Having served in these roles in both the late Bush and early Obama administrations, Lambright discusses how policymakers approach interventions into private markets, the sustainability of the current balance and what lies beyond this crossroads.

  • TARP: Its Origins and Evolution

    Brought to Treasury by Secretary Paulson with the U.S. economy at the brink of financial collapse, Jim Lambright built the team, policies, and programs that helped banks and companies avoid sudden disaster. Having engineered over $600 billion in financial rescue programs and transactions under Secretaries Paulson and Geithner, the U.S. Treasury Department's first Chief Investment Officer describes the circumstances and challenges surrounding the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP). Audiences will get an exclusive insider's look into the one of the most sweeping economic programs ever created in U.S. history including:

    Why did the government need to play this expansive new role in the private markets?

    How Treasury's actions were shaped by concerns about markets, policy, and politics.

    What can we expect from the U.S. Government as an owner of private companies?

    Is the Global Economic Model Broken - or Obsolete? The pace of economic change today strains the ability of international institutions to keep up. The rules and definitions-even the economic theories on which they are based-governing our international financial institutions are stretched beyond their original usefulness by rapid and surprising developments in global trade and finance. In this compelling, illuminating discussion, Jim Lambright explains how the current economic landscape impacts governments and businesses around the world and their ability-or lack thereof - to be nimble in responding to dynamic, unprecedented conditions. He also provides an outlook for the future and how reform may be a valuable tool in minimizing protectionist sentiments and policies.

  • The Seduction of Trends

    The overconfidence in trends is often an overlooked but significant factor in contributing to a major financial collapse or crisis. From his years operating at the intersection of government and global finance, Jim Lambright has witnessed first-hand the risks and rewards associated with following - and bucking - trends. Here, Lambright cautions audiences to carefully consider and vet trends before making assumptions about the future including such critical issues as investment decisions, business resource allocations, and secondary education and professional pursuits.

  • The Financial Crisis in Context

    A key player in the US Government's response to the recent financial crisis, Jim Lambright explains the origins and implications of this historic situation that threatened the collapse of our financial markets. In this riveting and probing presentation, Lambright explores the conditions that created the crisis in the U.S. and around the world, the various constraints on the government's ability to act, the future impact on the global economy and tangible lessons for market participants to build upon for moving forward in this new era.

  • How do I book James Lambright to speak at my event?

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

    Speaking fees for James Lambright, 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 James Lambright, 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 James Lambright speak about?

    James Lambright is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Finance, Political and Economy.
  • Where does James Lambright travel from?

    James Lambright 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 James Lambright?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like James Lambright 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 James Lambright 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 Lambright 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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