Juan Verde

Juan Verde is an internationally recognized keynote speaker, global strategist, and advisor who helps leaders make sense of a fast-changing world. With a career spanning over two and a half decades, he has operated at the absolute highest levels, working at the intersection of geopolitics, economics, and business strategy. Juan has provided strategic counsel to three U.S. presidents, numerous multilateral entities—including the World Bank and the Inter-American Development Bank—and Fortune 500 CEOs.

A recognized expert in trade, investment, and competitiveness, Juan previously served as the Deputy Assistant Secretary for the U.S. Department of Commerce. He utilizes his extensive public and private-sector leadership experience to help leaders read a world in transition. Juan is masterful at translating complex forces—such as geopolitical tensions, shifting capital flows, energy transitions, and the push for a low-emissions economy—into highly effective, forward-thinking business strategies.

On stage, Juan delivers compelling keynotes, fireside chats, and executive sessions focused on two principal areas: "Geopolitics, Business & the New Global Economy" and "Sustainability & Competitiveness". He demonstrates how climate is now a fundamental business risk and proves that sustainability is a true competitive advantage. By charting where capital is moving and exploring the next generation of global trends, Juan equips his audiences to turn global disruption into lasting resilience and opportunity.