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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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Bert van Son
Sustainable Fashion | Entrepreneurship with Vision
Circular Economy, Ethics, Government & Politics, Inspiration
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Elanor Boekholt-OSullivan
Pioneer in Leadership and Change
Arts Culture & Lifestyle, Behavior Change, Change Management, Crisis Management
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Pascal Coppens
China Expert | Author | Keynote Speaker
Asia, China, Digitalization, Entrepreneurship
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Robert D. Kaplan
Bestselling Author of Sixteen Books on Foreign Affairs | Geopolitics
America, Asia, China, Economics & Finance
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Eric O’Neill
Cybersecurity Expert | Former FBI Operative | Counterintelligence Specialist
Artificial Intelligence, Asset management, Big Data, Communication & Media
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Roland Benedikter
Global Socio-Political Events & Developments I Future of Humanity
Change Management, Future and Trends, Global & International, Governance & Management
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Dick Berlijn
Leadership | Cybersecurity | Crisis Management
Crisis Management, Cyber Crime & Cyber Security, Digitalization, Geopolitics
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Frans Osinga
Geopolitical developments
Corporate Governance, Education & Learning, Geopolitics, Government & Politics
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Helle Thorning-Schmidt
Former Prime Minister of Denmark | Global Leader
Communication & Media, Entrepreneurship, Europe, Geopolitics
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Rob Bauer
NATO’s Most Senior Military Leader (Ret.)
America, Arts Culture & Lifestyle, Change Management, China
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Gilberto Morishaw
Leading Techno-Futurist & Systems Thinker
Arts Culture & Lifestyle, Circular Economy, Corporate Governance, Corporate Social Responsibility
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Tom Middendorp
Royal Netherlands Army | Chief of Defence
Climate Change, Governance & Management, Government & Politics, Lifestyle
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Ahmed Aboutaleb
World Mayor 2021 | Vision and Leadership
Arts Culture & Lifestyle, Corporate Governance, Diversity & Inclusion, Ethics
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Sophie in t Veld
Politics & Europe
Europe, Geopolitics, Government & Politics, Human Rights
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Willem Middelkoop
Entrepreneur | Journalist | Publicist
Circular Economy, Economics & Finance, Entrepreneurship, Governance & Management
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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
Hampton Dowling

“John has a rare gift; that of converting complexities of today's dramatically changing world economy into digestible parts the business audience can understand—and apply. As Chair of Virginia's Commi ...

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Hampton from Managing Partner, The HCB Group, LLC
Catherine Dumont

“John is an extremely insightful and dynamic speaker. He eloquently provided his thought leadership around current economic and global trends in a way that truly resonated with the audience. It was a ...

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Catherine from High Tech Marketing Manager Northeast District, UPS
Peter Mack

“John Manzella has been providing great information and insights on global trends to our employees and customers. One hundred percent of attendees rated his sessions "Excellent" (79%) or "Very good" ( ...

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Peter from Senior Vice President, Director of International Banking, Fifth Third Bank

Government and Politics 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 government or politics speaker offers insight into these dynamics and helps audiences better understand the forces at play.

At Speakers Academy you can book 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.

For example, former NATO Chairman of the Military Committee Rob Bauer shares valuable insights on leadership, security and cooperation in complex international environments. Political satirist and analyst 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 leadership, governance and decision making on both a national and international stage.

Government and politics 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.

The right match for your event

Looking to book a government or politics keynote speaker? 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.