Business Speakers
What kind of person makes a great business motivational speaker? Legendary CEOs and corporate giants share a focus on management best practices, productivity, and profit. Their insights and experience herald the top trends that are shaping the marketplace, making them excellent business keynote speakers. Here is a short list of some of our top business speakers. See a full list of business leaders here.
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Lee Scott
Former President and CEO of Walmart
A 31-year veteran of Walmart, Lee Scott led by making people a priority, creating an environment where diversity, innovation, and excellence could flourish. In his presentations, Scott addresses leadership, corporate culture, global business, innovation, supply chain management, sustainability, and social responsibility.
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Senator Jon Corzine
Former Chairman and CEO of Goldman Sachs, Former Senator and Governor from New Jersey
The former chairman and CEO of Goldman Sachs and former Senator and Governor from New Jersey, Corzine is one of a select group to possess behind the scenes insight on Wall Street, Washington, and state government. Jon Corzine uses his high-level government experience and real-world Wall Street acumen to share insight on economic policy, financial regulation, and the tough political choices faced by the Obama administration.
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Brenda Gaines
Former President and CEO of Diners Club International
Recognized as one of "The Most Powerful Black Executives in America" by Fortune magazine, Brenda Gaines is a highly respected and savvy business leader. Her thoughtful presentations about women and minorities in the workplace capture the attention of audiences nationwide.
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Denny Strigl
Former President and COO of Verizon Communications
Former President and CEO of Verizon Wireless
Business speaker Dennis Strigl is the former CEO of Verizon Wireless and the former president and COO of Verizon Communications. He served in the telecommunications world for four decades and is widely recognized as one of the most prominent architects of the wireless communications industry. Strigl addresses telecommunications, leadership, management, and business strategies.
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Charlotte Beers
Legendary Advertising CEO of J. Walter Thompson and Ogilvy & Mather
Former Under Secretary of State
Dubbed "the Queen of Madison Avenue" by BusinessWeek, Charlotte Beers draws from her expertise in branding, leadership, and marketing to discuss the challenges she faced when guiding the State Department through complex public diplomacy and engaging the world with a positive American image.
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AG Lafley
Former Chairman, CEO and President of Procter & Gamble
One of our top business motivational speakers, A.G. Lafley is Procter & Gamble's former chairman of the Board, CEO, and president, serving from 2000 to 2009. He led a turnaround at P&G after taking over in 2000 in the wake of a big share drop and a "crisis of confidence," as he put it. Since then, the company has more than doubled sales, and has grown its portfolio of billion-dollar brands from 10 to 23. His areas of expertise include industry and company transformations, business strategy, business models, branding, innovation, and leadership.
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Jim Donald
Former CEO of Starbucks
Business keynote speaker Jim Donald was responsible for the overall management, business development, and operations of Starbucks in all North American markets from 2002-2008. He spent nearly four decades watching, listening, learning, and executing valuable lessons from the most successful figures in the world of retail. Donald shares his experience as a leader focused on innovation, quality, service, and strong relationships with the community.
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Susan Neely
Former Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and President and CEO of American Beverage Association
One of the architects of the nation's Department of Homeland Security, Susan Neely has been at the heart of policy and politics regarding the security and protection of the United States from the beginning. With more than 25 years of experience in senior communications and management positions in the public and private sector, she speaks with authority on issues from a Washington insider's perspective.
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Gordon Bethune
Former Chairman and CEO of Continental Airlines
Candid and dramatic, Gordon Bethune's enthusiastic turnaround story of leading Continental Airlines from worst to first, leaves audiences with winning lessons in leadership, employee and customer relations, and management best practices.
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Paul Laudicina
CEO, Chairman of the Board, and Managing Officer at A.T. Kearney
Founder and Chairman of A.T. Kearney’s Global Business Policy Council
Expert on Global Markets
CEO and Chairman at A.T. Kearney Paul Laudicina has 40 years of professional experience in various capacities in government, research institutions, businesses, and the U.N.and has worked in over 30 countries worldwide. This experience gives him a unique cross-sector perspective, setting him apart from other motivational business speakers.
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Check out a full roster of our speakers on business here.
Choose a business motivational speaker for your next event from Leading Authorities today. We are the nation's top business speakers bureau with over two decades of experience in representing industry experts. Our speakers for business include corporate, financial, and political power players. Whatever the size or nature of your event, we have the right keynote business speakers for you!