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Speaker Government & Politics

Government and politics speakers who offer clear insight into leadership, geopolitics and decision making in a rapidly changing world.

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Maarten Bouwhuis
BNR Nieuwsradio | Journalist
Corporate Social Responsibility, Government & Politics, Health, Media
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Boris van der Ham
Former politician, actor, writer, and musician
Arts Culture & Lifestyle, Corporate Governance, Diversity & Inclusion, Ethics
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Erik Mouthaan
America Correspondent RTL Nieuws
America, Geopolitics, Global & International, Government & Politics
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Barbara Baarsma
Professor of Applied Economics
Climate Change, Corporate Governance, Economics & Finance, Entrepreneurship
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Pieter Cobelens
Defense | Cybersecurity
Corporate Governance, Cyber Crime & Cyber Security, Digital & Internet, Geopolitics
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Bas Jacobs
Professor of Economics and Public Finance
Economics & Finance, Government & Politics, Research, Science
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René Cuperus
Columnist of de Volkskrant
Arts Culture & Lifestyle, Diversity & Inclusion, Economics & Finance, Future and Trends
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Sylvester Eijffinger
Professor of Financial Economics and Jean Monnet Professor of European Financial and Monetary Integration
Asset management, Economics & Finance, Government & Politics, Investing
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Willemijn Verloop
Founder of one of the most innovative and successful aid organizations in the Netherlands: War Child
Africa, Arts Culture & Lifestyle, Corporate Social Responsibility, Creativity
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Diana Matroos
Journalist and Presenter of BNR’s Big Five
Arts Culture & Lifestyle, Corporate Social Responsibility, Diversity & Inclusion, Entrepreneurship
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Dirk-Jan de Bruijn
Director of Innovation Processes
Change Management, Governance & Management, Government & Politics, Lifestyle
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Ewout Genemans
TV Presenter | TV Producer | Entrepreneur
Diversity & Inclusion, Entrepreneurship, Ethics, Governance & Management
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Hedy d’Ancona
Former Politician | Founder Opzij
Arts & Culture, Arts Culture & Lifestyle, Diversity & Inclusion, Elderly Care
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Frits Wester
Political Reporter | Commentator
Government & Politics, Media, Moderators & Facilitators
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Arend Jan Boekestijn
Geopolitics and Strategy
Africa, America, Arts Culture & Lifestyle, Asia
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He shared his scars not to impress, but to teach.

"Carlo's story at the ONE Conference was a strong reminder that real leadership is shaped by experience. He shared his scars not to impress, but to teach. My key takeaway: when distortion and pressure ...

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Justin Black from Cypfer
Carlo’s session at the ONE Conference was one of the most inspiring talks I’ve attended.

"Carlo’s session at the ONE Conference was one of the most inspiring talks I’ve attended. In a field defined by complexity and competing perspectives, he brings clarity and connection that help leader ...

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Mahdi Abdulrazak from Dawnguard
Carlo’s keynote for our Aurora Executive Day was a highlight.

"Carlo’s keynote for our Aurora Executive Day with 570 leaders was a highlight. With technical depth and instinct for people, he showed how trust, influence and storytelling turn complexity into actio ...

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Donna Veldhuizen from Aurora
Pleasant, thoughtful, and a passionate speaker

"Tom Middendorp is a speaker who provides Gasunie with thought-provoking insights regarding our company’s policies. A well-traveled man who has drawn his own conclusions on climate and the environment ...

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Rene H. Verhoog from Gasunie
Tom’s great strength is his ability to make abstract concepts tangible while also providing his audience with actionable insights.

"Tom Middendorp gave an outstanding lecture at our autumn symposium. Our members were hanging on his every word. Tom’s great strength is his ability to make abstract concepts tangible while also provi ...

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Reinder Ronda from KNMI
This is the best presentation I’ve seen in years!

"This is the best presentation I’ve seen in years!"

CIO Microsoft
Raymond acts quickly and thinks along with you.

"It was nice to work with Raymond. He acts quickly and thinks along with you. As a result, in addition to his own story, he also managed to make a series of points that were interesting for our societ ...

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Peggy van Est from Business Connected
Ramond has a very pleasant and open way of speaking.

"Raymond's presentation was captivating from minute one. He has a very pleasant and open way of speaking. Particularly valuable about his presentations is that current events are of paramount importan ...

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Gijs Houben from Haya van Someren Foundation
His story is full of fun and informative anecdotes that continue to fascinate.

"Raymond has a very interesting and engaging view of American politics. His story is full of fun and informative anecdotes that continue to fascinate. He does an excellent job of describing what the p ...

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Alexander Rieper from Friedrich Naumann Foundation
The evaluations received a good score: the meeting is valued at an 8.

"I would like to thank you once again for your contribution to what we believe was a successful Prinsjesdag breakfast yesterday morning. The evaluations received a good score: the meeting is valued at ...

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Jana Scholz from KPMG Accountants N.V.
Thanks to his guidance before and during the conference as moderator, we have had a very successful congress.

"We experienced Arend Jan Boekestijn as a moderator with an astute, humorous and amiable personality. He was particularly involved in the preparations for our conference and showed maximum interest in ...

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Lucienne van der Geld from Netwerk Notarissen
I was—and still am—impressed by her life story, her resilience in the face of setbacks, her professionalism, and above all, her positive attitude.

"Leila and I worked together for the first time as co-moderators of a session at One Young World in The Hague (2018). It was a wonderful experience. I was—and still am—impressed by her life story, her ...

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Jan Peter Balkenende from Hague Corporate Affairs

Political Keynote Speakers

Government and politics shape the world in which organisations, leaders and citizens operate. From geopolitics and international security to public leadership and decision making, developments in this domain have a direct impact on economies, businesses and society as a whole. A political keynote speaker offers insight into these dynamics and helps audiences better understand the forces at play.

At Speakers Academy you can book the best political keynote speakers with deep experience in public leadership, diplomacy, defence and global affairs. Their perspectives are grounded in real world responsibility, strategic decision making and years of experience at the highest levels of government and international organisations.

Featured political keynote speakers

Former NATO Chairman of the Military Committee Rob Bauer shares valuable insights on leadership, security and cooperation in complex international environments. Political analyst and commentator Mikey Kay brings global politics to life through sharp analysis and accessible storytelling, helping audiences make sense of geopolitical developments. Former Prime Minister of Denmark Helle Thorning-Schmidt offers a unique perspective on governance and decision making on both a national and international stage.

Topics covered by political keynote speakers

Political keynote speakers are highly relevant for conferences, leadership programmes, policy events and organisations operating in regulated or international contexts. They connect political developments to themes such as leadership, ethics, crisis management and long term strategy.

As geopolitics increasingly intersects with technology, many political keynote speakers also address the impact of artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and digital regulation on governance and international relations. This makes them valuable not only for public sector audiences, but also for business leaders navigating a complex global landscape.

The right political keynote speaker for your event

Looking to book the best political keynote speaker for your event? Speakers Academy is happy to help you find the right match for your audience, objectives and context. Our consultants know the speakers personally and work with many more experts than those shown on the website, allowing us to propose speakers who truly align with your event goals.

Please feel free to get in touch for personal advice, availability and tailored recommendations.