Juan Verde

Juan Verde

Keynote Speaker: Corporate and Government Strategist, Advocate for a Green Economy & Global Leader in Sustainable Development

Juan Verde Biography

Juan Verde is an internationally renowned strategist, keynote speaker, and global thought leader in sustainable development, economic resilience, and corporate innovation. With over 30 years of experience at the intersection of business, public policy, and environmental leadership, Verde has become a transformative force in advancing inclusive and purpose-driven growth worldwide.

He has served as a trusted advisor to U.S. Presidents Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, and Joe Biden—most recently on the President’s Export Council—providing strategic guidance on international trade and national competitiveness. His influence spans both the public and private sectors, with executive roles on the boards of companies such as Volcan Compañía Minera, HISPASAT, and the Airbus Foundation. Verde has also advised Fortune 500 firms like Google, Cisco, SAS, American Express, and Banco Santander Investments, consistently helping global organizations align sustainability with profitability.

Currently president of the Advanced Leadership Foundation and chair of Alamo Holding Group, Verde leads organizations that empower corporations and governments to embrace ethical, sustainable strategies as a core driver of long-term financial success. His unique leadership style is marked by a strong focus on impact, demonstrating that environmental sustainability and economic resilience are not competing goals but mutually reinforcing imperatives for global competitiveness.

As a speaker, Verde is known for his compelling keynote presentations that combine geopolitical insight with actionable business frameworks. With a 98 NPS speaker rating, his engagements inspire CEOs, policymakers, and future leaders to navigate volatility, build resilience, and lead through sustainability. He has spoken at the United Nations, World Economic Forum, Harvard Kennedy School, and major corporate stages across Europe, the Americas, and Asia.

Verde holds a master’s in public policy from Harvard University (HKS) and a bachelor’s in political science and international relations from Boston University. He has received numerous awards in the U.S. and Europe and has been named one of the 100 most influential Hispanic leaders in the fight against climate change.

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Juan Verde Speaking Topics

The Resilience Revolution

How sustainable value creation fuels global competitiveness.

This keynote explores why building economic resilience through sustainability is now the cornerstone of long-term competitive advantage in a volatile global landscape. Juan Verde shares data-driven insights, real-world business cases, and strategic tools for companies to thrive by aligning their business models with the principles of the green economy. Ideal for leaders seeking to drive innovation and financial performance through purpose.

The Corporate Climate Revolution

Business leadership at the helm of global transformation.

This presentation highlights how visionary leaders across sectors are shaping the future economy by integrating climate strategy into core decision-making. Juan Verde guides audiences through the risks of inaction, the opportunities of sustainable investment, and the imperative of aligning leadership, talent, and innovation with climate action.

Geopolitical Arbitrage

Mastering the new rules of global business in a world of constant change.

Juan Verde decodes today’s shifting geopolitical and regulatory landscape to help executives identify opportunities, avoid risk, and capitalize on the strategic advantages of sustainability, digitalization, and transparent governance across regions and sectors.

America’s Economic Reset

Trumponomics 2.0 and the global ripple effect.

This talk delivers critical insights into the evolving U.S. economic and political agenda, analyzing its far-reaching implications for international markets, investment decisions, and corporate sustainability strategies. Essential for global firms navigating cross-border operations in an age of uncertainty and fragmentation.

Leading Through Disruption

Purpose as a strategic asset in the age of AI and transformation.

Juan Verde shows how organizations can embed purpose and sustainability as core leadership drivers in the face of technological disruption. Audiences gain frameworks to transform challenges into innovation, foster trust, and future-proof their businesses through a values-based approach to growth.

Juan Verde Videos

Juan Verde - Thyssenkrupp and the Sustainable Future: Innovation That Transforms

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How much does it cost to book Juan Verde for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Juan Verde, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Juan Verde are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Juan Verde, 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 Juan Verde speak about?

Juan Verde is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Sustainability, Environment, Climate Change, Environmental Science, Business, Business Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Social Entrepreneurship, Strategic Leadership, Corporate Strategy, Thought Leadership, Disruptive Thinking, Geopolitics, World Affairs, Government, Economy, Innovation, Earth Day and Conservation.

Where does Juan Verde travel from?

Juan Verde generally travels from Madrid, Spain and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Juan Verde?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Juan Verde 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 Juan Verde 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 Juan Verde 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.


Juan Verde is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Sustainability, Environment and Climate Change. The estimated speaking fee range to book Juan Verde for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Juan Verde generally travels from Madrid, Spain and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Amy Myers Jaffe, Amali Tower and Christoph Gebald. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Juan Verde for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 16/10/2025.

Juan Verde Speaking Topics

  • The Resilience Revolution

    How sustainable value creation fuels global competitiveness.

    This keynote explores why building economic resilience through sustainability is now the cornerstone of long-term competitive advantage in a volatile global landscape. Juan Verde shares data-driven insights, real-world business cases, and strategic tools for companies to thrive by aligning their business models with the principles of the green economy. Ideal for leaders seeking to drive innovation and financial performance through purpose.

  • The Corporate Climate Revolution

    Business leadership at the helm of global transformation.

    This presentation highlights how visionary leaders across sectors are shaping the future economy by integrating climate strategy into core decision-making. Juan Verde guides audiences through the risks of inaction, the opportunities of sustainable investment, and the imperative of aligning leadership, talent, and innovation with climate action.

  • Geopolitical Arbitrage

    Mastering the new rules of global business in a world of constant change.

    Juan Verde decodes today’s shifting geopolitical and regulatory landscape to help executives identify opportunities, avoid risk, and capitalize on the strategic advantages of sustainability, digitalization, and transparent governance across regions and sectors.

  • America’s Economic Reset

    Trumponomics 2.0 and the global ripple effect.

    This talk delivers critical insights into the evolving U.S. economic and political agenda, analyzing its far-reaching implications for international markets, investment decisions, and corporate sustainability strategies. Essential for global firms navigating cross-border operations in an age of uncertainty and fragmentation.

  • Leading Through Disruption

    Purpose as a strategic asset in the age of AI and transformation.

    Juan Verde shows how organizations can embed purpose and sustainability as core leadership drivers in the face of technological disruption. Audiences gain frameworks to transform challenges into innovation, foster trust, and future-proof their businesses through a values-based approach to growth.

Juan Verde Videos

Juan Verde - Thyssenkrupp and the Sustainable Future: Innovation That Transforms
  • How do I book Juan Verde to speak at my event?

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

    Speaking fees for Juan Verde, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Juan Verde are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Juan Verde, 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 Juan Verde speak about?

  • Where does Juan Verde travel from?

    Juan Verde generally travels from Madrid, Spain and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Juan Verde?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Juan Verde 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 Juan Verde 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 Juan Verde 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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