Rich Horwath

Rich Horwath

Keynote Speaker: Strategic Thinking Expert & CEO of Strategic Thinking Institute; New York Times Bestselling Author; Former Chief Strategy Officer

Rich Horwath Biography

Rich Horwath is the founder and CEO of the Strategic Thinking Institute, where he works with leadership teams as a strategy workshop facilitator, strategic executive coach, and keynote speaker. Horwath specializes in strategic thinking, business strategy, and executive leadership development, helping executive teams set direction, create competitive advantage, and achieve organizational goals.

Horwath's background includes experience as a chief strategy officer and as a professor of strategy at the graduate level. He has taught management at Lake Forest Graduate School of Management and holds an MBA with Distinction from the Kellstadt Graduate School of Business at DePaul University. He has completed postgraduate coursework in strategy at University of Chicago Booth School of Business and Tuck School of Business Administration at Dartmouth College. Horwath is recognized in the textbook "Strategy in the 21st Century" for his contributions to the field of strategic management.

Horwath is a New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today national bestselling author of eight books. His work has appeared in Fast Company, Forbes, and Harvard Business Review. His titles include "Strategic: The Skill to Set Direction, Create Advantage, and Achieve Executive Excellence," which was selected by Inc. Magazine as a top four must-read book. Other notable works include "Deep Dive: The Proven Method for Building Strategy," "StrategyMan vs. The Anti-Strategy Squad: Using Strategic Thinking to Defeat Bad Strategy and Save Your Plan," which received the Best Strategy Book Award at the Axiom Business Book Awards, "Elevate: The Three Disciplines of Advanced Strategic Thinking," and "Strategy for You: Building a Bridge to the Life You Want."

Horwath has been rated the No. 1 keynote speaker on strategy at national conferences, including the Society for Human Resource Management Strategy Conference. He has delivered keynote addresses to leaders at organizations such as Google, Intel, and FedEx, and has developed more than 200 proprietary resources on strategic thinking. His work has been featured on ABC, NBC, CBS, CNBC, CNN, and FOX TV.

Horwath has helped more than 1 million leaders across North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia develop their strategic thinking and planning skills. He created the Strategic Fitness System, an online platform for leaders to practice skills in strategy, leadership, organization, and communication. Through workshops, books, assessments, and coaching, Horwath provides resources that support leaders in building strategic capabilities and driving business growth.

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Rich Horwath Videos

Rich on Strategy
Rich Horwath on Developing Your Strategic Capabilities

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Rich Horwath is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business Leadership, Marketing, Business Growth, Business, Sales, Peak Performance, Human Resources, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Personal Growth, Communication, Strategic Leadership, Corporate Strategy, Author, Motivational, Leadership, Bestselling Authors, Thought Leadership, Disruptive Thinking, Business Coaching, Executive Leadership and Business Consulting.

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Rich Horwath is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Business Leadership, Marketing and Business Growth. The estimated speaking fee range to book Rich Horwath for live events is $20,000 - $30,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Rich Horwath generally travels from Barrington Hills, IL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Marcus Buckingham, Garrison Wynn and Mark C. Thompson. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Rich Horwath for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 01/06/2026.

Rich Horwath Videos

Rich on Strategy
Rich Horwath on Developing Your Strategic Capabilities
  • How do I book Rich Horwath to speak at my event?

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  • How much does it cost to book Rich Horwath for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Rich Horwath, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Rich Horwath are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Rich Horwath, 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 Rich Horwath speak about?

  • Where does Rich Horwath travel from?

    Rich Horwath generally travels from Barrington Hills, IL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Rich Horwath?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Rich Horwath 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 Rich Horwath 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 Rich Horwath 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.
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