Business Executive Speakers

More than two decades after bursting into national prominence, Peter Ueberroth remains one of America’s most enduring and trusted business leaders.

Having led some of America’s most distinguished and recognizable companies during a storied business career that includes executive roles at GE, 3M and Boeing, Jim McNerney provides insight on topics such as the competitive advantage created by innovation, leading and...

Steve Case is one of the world’s most accomplished entrepreneurs—a pioneer who made the Internet part of everyday life and orchestrated the largest corporate merger in history.

Paula Faris is an Emmy Award-winning journalist, founder, thought leader, and advocate for moms whose insights and expertise can help your organization navigate the challenges of the 21st century with courage, compassion, and purpose.

Hall of Fame football coach and accomplished NASCAR team owner, Joe Gibbs inspires us with his examples of leadership, teamwork, perseverance, hard work and values.

A relentless transformational leader who navigated shifting economic and marketplace realities to reinvent IBM, Lou Gerstner personifies today's global corporate leader: visionary, strategic, determined and intensely focused.

A growth centered leader, Rebecca Messina takes audiences on a journey around the world showing how cultural context, empathy, and the spirit of the people build the world's most loved brands. Crossing industries, centuries, and geographies she teaches...

An astute Washington veteran and the editor-at-large of the preeminent journal of conservative opinion and commentary, William Kristol identifies the issues and underlying trends of public policy and debate.

A specialist in leading effectively and operating in complexity, Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, USA (Ret.) shares experienced insight on security in a multifaceted geopolitical environment, the 21st-century challenges facing the U.S., and capturing innovation.

Having led an industrial titan through a digital revolution that upended traditional assumptions, former Chairman and CEO of General Electric Jeff Immelt motivates organizations to embrace change and shares firsthand lessons on how to cultivate innovation.

Ann Rhoades people-centric values are at the core of JetBlue's extraordinary success. She shows how great things happen when organizations believe in their people—and give them the authority to succeed.

Martin Lindstrom reveals the science behind why we buy, having peered inside the brains of 2,000 consumers. His findings shatter conventional wisdom.

A successful governor, distinguished business leader and economic/education reformer for which CNBC named Indiana “Most Improved State for Business,” Mitch Daniels shares with audiences a thoughtful analysis of the most critical issues facing Americans today. 

The first elected official in modern times selected to serve in a President's cabinet of an opposing party, William Cohen assesses the state of world affairs and the relationship between international politics and the global economy.

The first woman to serve as the Securities and Exchange Commission’s chair, Mary Schapiro, who has dedicated her nearly three-decade career to regulatory strategy and enforcement, and service on major corporate boards, provides audiences astute insight and analysis...

Global thought leader and renowned expert on energy development and technology innovation, Andy Karsner emphasizes the key role of entrepreneurial spirit for economic competitiveness, global security and environmental sustainability.

Master marketer and brand-building architect Jim Stengel helps companies activate their purpose to drive business growth.

An innovative leader who has transformed information technology for global brands and the federal government, Tony Scott shares leading approaches to digital modernization and enterprise cybersecurity.

Drawing on broad experience in business and government, John Snow, chairman of Cerberus Capital Management, assesses the economy with an eye toward global risk.

Ted Leonsis champions the uncommon belief that happiness drives success in business.

With an extraordinary record and breadth of public service, success and experience, Tom Ridge has become one of the most respected and top international security experts in the world.

Having opened our eyes to what money is and isn't good for, Lee Eisenberg's much-anticipated new work picks up where The Number left off. It goes right to heart of what makes for a satisfying and fulfilling life,...