Sean Cleary

Sean Cleary

Keynote Speaker: Founder and Executive Vice-Chair, Future World Foundation

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Sean Cleary Biography

Sean Cleary is chairman of Strategic Concepts (Pty) Ltd, Managing Director of the Centre for Advanced Governance, Chairman of Atlantic Holdings (Pty) Ltd, Vice Chairman of Meridian Worldwide LLC, a member of the Advisory Board of Abraaj Capital Limited and a director of companies. He is a member of the faculty of the Parmenides Foundation and lectures on global corporate strategy at several renowned institutions. He also lectures on conflict resolution, the challenges of globalization and development economics at a number of US and European universities and institutes.

Additionally, Mr. Cleary is a lecturer on the National Security Management Course at the South African Defence Staff College, a research associate of the South African Institute of International Affairs, a fellow of the World Economic Forum and strategic adviser to the chairman, a member of the WEF's African Task Force, a trustee of the South African Foundation for Conciliation, an EXCO member of the NEPAD (New Programme for Africa's Development) Business Steering Group and senior adviser to the Arab Business Council.

Mr. Cleary served in the South African Navy on the staff of the Commander Maritime Defence before commencing a diplomatic career in the Middle East, USA and Namibia, where he served as chief director in the mid-1980s, paving the way for independence. He is a recipient of academic and public service awards and has been published in South African, German, Portuguese and U.S. journals.

He studied social sciences and law at the University of South Africa, the University of Cape Town and Pahlavi University in Iran, and holds an MBA from Henley Management College at Brunel University in the United Kingdom

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Sean Cleary is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Creativity and Leadership.

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Sean Cleary is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Creativity and Leadership. The estimated speaking fee range to book Sean Cleary for live events is Below $10,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Sean Cleary can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Dr. Eric Maskin, Ian Bremmer and Adam James. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Sean Cleary for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 19/03/2025.
  • How do I book Sean Cleary to speak at my event?

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

    Speaking fees for Sean Cleary, 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 Sean Cleary, 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 Sean Cleary speak about?

    Sean Cleary is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Creativity and Leadership.
  • Who is the agent for Sean Cleary?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Sean Cleary 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 Sean Cleary 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 Sean Cleary 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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