Saadia Zahidi
Keynote Speaker: Global Economist & Policy Leader; Director General of International Air Transport Association; Author of "Fifty Million Rising"
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Saadia Zahidi Biography
Saadia Zahidi is an economist and policy leader specializing in the future of work, gender equality, and inclusive economic growth. Zahidi has built her career at the World Economic Forum, where she advanced from economist to Managing Director and Executive Committee member. She has held roles including Head of the Gender Parity Programme, Head of Civil Society, Head of Employment and Gender Initiatives, and Head of Education, Gender, and Work.
As head of the Forum's Centre for the New Economy and Society, Zahidi has collaborated with business, government, academia, and civil society to promote economic opportunity. She is recognized for her role in developing the Forum's flagship research publications, such as the "Future of Jobs Report," "Global Gender Gap Report," "Future of Growth Report," and the "Chief Economists Outlook." These reports are widely referenced by governments, multinational companies, and policymakers for insights into artificial intelligence, demographic change, and the impact of geopolitical shifts on global labor markets. Beyond her work at the World Economic Forum, Zahidi has contributed to the United Nations Secretary General's high-level panel on women's economic empowerment and the European Space Agency's advisory group on human and robotic space exploration.
Zahidi is the author of "Fifty Million Rising: The New Generation of Working Women Transforming the Muslim World," which was longlisted for the Financial Times and McKinsey Business Book of the Year Award. Her book proposal received the inaugural Financial Times and McKinsey Bracken Bower Prize for young business authors. Zahidi has been included in the BBC "100 Women" list, highlighting her influence in discussions on women's empowerment and global economic trends.
Zahidi holds a Bachelor of Arts in economics from Smith College, a Master of Philosophy in international economics from the Graduate Institute of Geneva, and a Master of Public Administration from Harvard Kennedy School. Her academic background in economics and public policy has shaped her approach to addressing complex global challenges.
Zahidi serves as Director General of the International Air Transport Association, becoming the first woman and the first person in more than 40 years from outside the airline industry to hold the position. Her expertise in technology, geopolitics, and economic policy supports the organization's mission to connect people and economies safely, efficiently, and sustainably.
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Saadia Zahidi is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Creativity, College, Political, Social Activism, Social Justice, Civil Rights, World Affairs, Economy, TED, Author, Middle Eastern Heritage, Gender Equality and DEI.
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Saadia Zahidi is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Creativity, College and Political. The estimated speaking fee range to book Saadia Zahidi for live events is Below $10,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Saadia Zahidi generally travels from Jonction, Switzerland and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Ian Bremmer, Joseph Stiglitz and Dambisa Moyo. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Saadia Zahidi for an upcoming event.
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How much does it cost to book Saadia Zahidi for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Saadia Zahidi, 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 Below $10,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Saadia Zahidi, 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 Saadia Zahidi speak about?
Saadia Zahidi is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Creativity, College, Political, Social Activism, Social Justice, Civil Rights, World Affairs, Economy, TED, Author, Middle Eastern Heritage, Gender Equality and DEI. -
Where does Saadia Zahidi travel from?
Saadia Zahidi generally travels from Jonction, Switzerland and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Saadia Zahidi?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Saadia Zahidi 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 Saadia Zahidi 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 Saadia Zahidi 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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