Juan Verde stands as a distinguished global authority in the fields of geopolitical economic resilience, global competitiveness, and sustainable prosperity. With an illustrious career spanning over three decades, he has served as chairman of various boards, is a dedicated philanthropist, a celebrated corporate strategist and a visionary global leader.

In the political sphere, Juan has supported various candidates, including Obama, Clinton, and the recent Biden-Harris presidential campaign, as an advisor. For three years in the mid-late 90s, he worked for the Minority Business Development Agency at the U.S Department of Commerce as a trade consultant.

Juan is a member of the Board of Directors of Hispasat, a leading satellite communications operator in Latin America, Portugal, and Spain, and of the Advisory Board of Airbus. He has also worked with global governments, presidents, governors, and mayors across the U.S, Lithuania, and Gibraltar.

Recognised as “one of the 100 most influential Hispanic leaders in the fight against climate change”, Juan has collaborated with former Vice President Al Gore to establish and lead Gore’s foundation Climate Reality Project in Argentina and Spain.

He is currently the founder and president of Advanced Leadership Foundation, an international not-for-profit committed to the training of the next generation of green global leaders. He is also the founder and president of Alamo Solutions, an international consulting firm specialising in market expansion, clean tech investments, and sustainable business.

He is a passionate advocate for climate change action in the form of a transition to a ‘green economy’, and he has participated in the UN Climate Conferences COP25 and COP26. He is also an advocate for the promotion of the business and policy interests of the Latino community in the United States.

In 2013, he published his book Soñar Es Poder, which tells the story of his journey from a small town in the Canary Islands to Washington D.C and the White House.

He has been elected to the Alumni Board of Directors at Harvard University’s Kenny School of Government, was decorated as a Knight by the Sovereign Order of the Ecumenical Knights of Rhodes and Malta, and even had his work recognised by the late Pope Francis.

JUAN VERDE KEYNOTE SPEAKING

Juan’s expertise spans the political and business arenas in a local, national, and international capacity. Whether an organisation is looking to design a long-term strategy, grow its business, or transition to a more sustainable mode, he offers a unique set of skills, such as a deep knowledge of national and international political developments, an international network of business relationships, and a proven model for generating critical and strategic evaluations of operations.

JUAN VERDE KEYNOTE TALKS

Green Economy: Sustainability, Circular Economy, and Transition to a New Economic Model: Juan addresses this not as an ethical or moral issue, but from a business standpoint, discussing the challenges and opportunities posed by climate change. He analyses how financial institutions, multilateral entities, and venture capital are moving toward sustainable investment.

International Trade and Global Economy: Internationalisation, Export, and Global Economy Strategies: Juan has a range of experiences in the political industry and has worked with a number of high-profile political figures in the White House. His experience and knowledge allow him to provide insight into how and why businesses should internationalise.

Geopolitical Trends: A Deep Dive Into the Changes Transforming the Planet: The economy recovery plans post-pandemic and the current geostrategic developments present an opportunity to shape a new economic model that is more sustainable. Juan explores how global geopolitics, economics, and sustainability are interconnected, impacting trade and international relations.

Dream It, Achieve It: From the Canary Islands to the White House: The History and the Keys to Success: This inspirational talk showcases a journey of transformation and empowerment; he demonstrates how to turn your dreams into realities. This talk goes beyond simple words; it is a bridge to ideas and experiences that will inspire your personal life and professional career.

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JUAN VERDE CLIENTS

Accenture, American Chamber of Commerce, American Express, American Sustainable Business Council, Argentina Presidencia, Banamex, Banco Santander Investments US, Camara, Cascais, CEB, Cisco, City of Boston, Communidad de Madrid, Gencat, Google, IDB, Ikea, International Finance Corporation, Invest Lithuania, SAS

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