Global Issues
Global Economy & Trade
Global Economy & Trade:
Former Under Sec. of Commerce for Int'l Trade
Until November 2013, Francisco J. Sánchez served as Under Secretary for International Trade at the U.S. Department of Commerce, a post to which he was nominated to by President Barack Obama in 2009.
Advisor, World Economic Forum
A respected economist, speaker Xavier Sala-i-Martin focuses on such issues as economic development, world markets, innovation and competitiveness.
Leading Authority on Climate Change
Nicholas Stern (Lord Stern) is a globally recognized economist, and one the world’s leading authorities on climate change, international development and global economic growth.
Former US Senator & Ambassador
Known as a builder of political bridges with deep expertise in both the public and private sector, Ambassador Scott Brown speaks from more than 30 years of experience as a diplomat, senator, military officer, trade negotiator and bestselling author.
Former Senior Vice President, Apple Retail
Angela Ahrendts DBE was most recently Senior Vice President, Apple Retail. During her five years, she integrated Apple's physical and digital businesses to create a seamless customer journey for over a billion visitors a year.
French Economist & Business Leader
A leading economic theorist, speaker Jacques Attali is a special advisor to Francois Mitterand and the founder of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. He has authored over 30 books.
Visionary Sustainability Expert, Award Winning Author & Entrepreneur
Maxine Bedat is a renowned expert in sustainability, the future of business, and an acclaimed author known for her groundbreaking book, Unraveled: The Life and Death of a Garment.
International Trade Theorist
A celebrated economist and Columbia University professor, Jagdish N. Bhagwati has made contributions to development theory and policy, public finance, immigration and the new theory of political economy.