James Baker
The Honorable James A. Baker, III, 61st U.S. Secretary of...
The dean of American statesmen, James Baker offers the insight and perspective of a man who has stood at the epicenter of domestic and international affairs.
Leaders are not born – they’re made. Shaped by their experiences, these industry titans understand what it takes to create, lead, and manage successful teams. From the boardroom to the playing field, they know that the setting doesn’t matter. It’s the mettle of the leader that is the pivotal factor. With deep skills and strategic insights, these leadership keynote speakers provide much-needed perspective to help you drive success at your organization. Available for in-person or virtual events and meetings.
Marketing Thought Leader; Global Marketing Officer, Procter and Gamble (2001-2008)
President and CEO, Intrusion, Inc.; Former Senior Advisor, Squire Patton Boggs; Board Member, Baldrige Foundation; Former U.S. Chief Information Officer
President, European Commission (2004-2014) and Prime Minister, Portugal (2002-2004)
Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff (2007-2011); 28th Chief of Naval Operations (2005-2007)
#1 New York Times Bestselling Author of Enough; Former Principal Aide to the White House Chief of Staff
Anchor and Washington Bureau Chief, CNN (1984-2009) and Executive Director of Alliance for Sustainable Future, The George Washington University's School of Media and Public Affairs; Host, Sesno Series, George Washington University
U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services (2014–2017); Director, Office of Management and Budget (2013–2014)
Founder, Chairman, CEO and Majority Owner, Monumental Sports and Entertainment
First Secretary of U.S. Department of Homeland Security; Former Governor of Pennsylvania; Chairman, Ridge Global
Creativity and Innovation Expert; Management and Organizational Behavior Professor, University of Michigan Ross School of Business
Head Women's Basketball Coach, Stanford University (1985-2024)
Serial entrepreneur; Best-selling author; Internationally recognized social media influencer; Founder and CEO of 143 Studios, Inc.
Social Psychologist, NYT Bestselling Author, Award-winning Scholar, and Lecturer
Chairman of the Republican National Committee (2009-2011), Lieutenant Governor of Maryland (2003-2007), MSNBC Political Analyst, and President and CEO of The Steele Group
Presidential Historian, NBC News and PBS NewsHour, New York Times Columnist and #1 Best-Selling Author
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