Juan Verde

Juan Verde is a distinguished global strategist and policy advisor who operates at the intersection of international trade, geopolitical risk, and the green economy. Currently serving on President Biden's Export Council, he provides high-level counsel to the White House on American competitiveness and foreign commerce. His extensive experience in the United States government includes roles as Deputy Assistant Secretary for Europe and Eurasia at the Department of Commerce under President Obama, and International Trade Advisor during the Clinton administration. Beyond his public service, he is the founder of the consultancy firm Alamo Solutions and chairs the Advanced Leadership Foundation. His expertise is sought after by some of the world's most influential organisations, including Google, Microsoft, and the World Bank. Currently, he holds positions on the Board of Directors for Hispasat and the Advisory Board at Airbus, while also serving as Vice Chairman of the Latin American mining leader Volcan Compañía Minera. A dedicated advocate for environmental policy, he collaborated with Al Gore to launch Climate Reality Project branches in Spain and Argentina and has been a key participant at COP25 and COP26. He holds a Master’s degree in Public Administration from Harvard Kennedy School and is a recognised authority on the commercial transition to a low-emissions economy. Juan is booked for his unique ability to translate complex geopolitical shifts and regulatory trends into clear strategic advantages. He offers audiences a masterclass in how sustainability and international alliances serve as primary drivers for corporate resilience and long-term economic growth. On stage, Juan Verde is best known for talks on Global Economy, Financial Services, Crisis Management, Economics & The Economy, Politics & Geopolitics and Strategy. Audiences leave with a clear, practical view of the subject rather than a generic overview — every keynote is shaped around the brief and the room. Their work resonates with leaders across Business & Consulting, Politics & Government and Sustainability & Environment, where the themes translate directly into team decisions, customer experience and growth strategy. Juan Verde is regularly booked for Business Speaker and Conference Speaker, adapting tone, length and format to suit the event — from a 20-minute opener to a full conference keynote with Q&A. Based in Portugal, Juan Verde travels internationally for engagements. To check availability or request a tailored brief for your event, send an enquiry and we'll come back with fees, dates and a short summary of how Juan Verde would approach your audience.