Sustainability is the smartest investment any leader can make.
Juan Verde is a globally recognized authority on economic resilience, sustainable development, and geopolitical competitiveness, with a distinguished career spanning more than three decades. He has served as an advisor to Presidents Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, and Joe Biden, offering strategic guidance on national competitiveness, international trade, and global economic policy. His public service includes his role on President Biden’s Export Council, where he contributed to shaping the United States’ international economic agenda.
A respected corporate strategist, Mr. Verde has advised Fortune 500 companies such as Google, Cisco, American Express, SAS, and Banco Santander Investments US. He currently serves as Vice Chairman of Volcan Compañía Minera and sits on the boards of HISPASAT and the Airbus Foundation—roles that reflect his ability to integrate sustainability and resilience into high-level corporate strategy.
As Chair of Alamo Holding Group and President of the Advanced Leadership Foundation, he leads organizations committed to responsible leadership, innovation, and global competitiveness. Under his leadership, ALF has delivered major climate change summits and sustainability programs across multiple countries, empowering the next generation of purpose-driven leaders.
Juan Verde’s keynotes are known for translating complex global challenges into clear opportunities for businesses, governments, and future leaders. His insights on the green economy, technological innovation, and sustainable competitiveness have earned him exceptional evaluations, including a 98 NPS speaker rating.
He holds a Master’s degree in Public Policy from Harvard University and a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and International Relations from Boston University. Recognized as one of the 100 most influential Hispanic leaders in the fight against climate change, he has received numerous awards across the U.S. and Europe for his commitment to sustainability and global prosperity.
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The Future of Competitiveness: Why Sustainability Is the New Driver of Economic Growth
This keynote explores how sustainability has become a core engine of economic competitiveness for companies and governments worldwide. Drawing on decades advising Fortune 500 firms and global policymakers, Juan Verde demonstrates how regulatory shifts, technological innovation, and changing consumer expectations are reshaping markets. Participants gain a clear, actionable framework for leveraging sustainability to increase profitability, strengthen resilience, and secure long-term strategic advantage in a rapidly transforming global economy.
The Future of Competitiveness: Why Sustainability Is the New Driver of Economic Growth
Economic Resilience in a Turbulent World: Strategies for Business and Government Leaders
In an era defined by geopolitical uncertainty, supply-chain volatility, and accelerating climate impacts, resilience is no longer optional—it is a strategic imperative. Juan Verde outlines the essential components of economic resilience, combining insights from his work with the White House, the President’s Export Council, and multinational corporations. This keynote provides leaders with practical tools to anticipate risks, adapt to global disruptions, and turn emerging challenges into opportunities for innovation and sustainable growth.
Economic Resilience in a Turbulent World: Strategies for Business and Government Leaders
The Green Economy Revolution: Opportunities Shaping the Next Decade
The transition toward a low-carbon, innovation-driven economy is accelerating across every sector—from energy and mobility to finance and technology. In this forward-looking keynote, Juan Verde explains the forces propelling the green economy and identifies where the most significant investment and business opportunities will emerge. Attendees leave with a clear understanding of market trends, talent dynamics, and the strategic decisions required to lead successfully in the next wave of global economic transformation.
The Green Economy Revolution: Opportunities Shaping the Next Decade
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Juan Verde | Geopolitics & Sustainability Keynote | Saxton Speakers
In his Keynotes, Juan Verde unpacks why the world is moving towards a two superpower structure and why the green revolution underway now cannot be reversed, only accelerated or slowed. He argues the private sector, not governments, is driving this transition, and that energy security and energy transition have become the same conversation. For business and government leaders, Verde's message is direct: the moment of change is already here, and the only real choice left is how fast an organisation moves with it.Keynote Highlights | Juan Verde x thyssenkrupp
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Juan Verde's strategic insights and ability to translate complex global challenges into clear opportunities are unparalleled.
His drive and commitment to innovation and progress are truly outstanding.
Juan Verde’s contributions bring immense value to the businesses and institutions navigating the transition to the new economy.
