Juan Verde

Juan Verde, as Chair of Alamo Holding Group and President of the Advanced Leadership Foundation, leads organizations dedicated to advancing responsible leadership and global competitiveness. Through his visionary approach, his companies and foundation empower corporations and governments to achieve financial success by embracing sustainable and ethical
strategies—demonstrating that purpose-driven leadership is essential for thriving in today’s global arena.

His leadership approach is distinctively impact-focused, consistently demonstrating that economic resilience and environmental sustainability are complementary rather than competing priorities. As he often states, “Equipping leaders with the knowledge and values of sustainability and corporate responsibility is no longer a choice — it is a strategic imperative for achieving
economic prosperity and gaining a lasting competitive edge in the global arena.”

Within the realm of public service, Mr. Verde has spent several decades advising presidents and senior policymakers on nation competitiveness and economic resilience. Most recently, he served on the President’s Export Council for the White House under President Biden, providing strategic guidance on international trade and economic policy. Throughout his career, Mr. Verde has worked closely with some of the nation’s most influential leaders—including Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Vice President Al Gore, Senator
Ted Kennedy, and Secretary of State John Kerry—offering counsel on initiatives to advance the country’s economic strength and global leadership.

Juan Verde currently serves as Vice Chairman of Volcan Compañía Minera and holds board positions at HISPASAT and the Airbus Foundation. These appointments reflect his unique ability to integrate economic resilience principles into corporate strategy at the highest levels. Juan Verde has advised prestigious corporations including Google, Cisco, SAS, American Express, and Banco Santander Investments US. His business ventures include founding American Chamber of Commerce chapters in both the Canary Islands and Gibraltar, demonstrating his commitment to fostering international business development.

Juan Verde delivers compelling keynotes on economic resilience, sustainable business transformation, and geopolitical trends. His presentations combine strategic insights with actionable frameworks, particularly valuable for:

• C-suite executives navigating complex global challenges.
• Policymakers designing sustainable economic strategies.
• Organizations seeking competitive advantage through sustainability.
• Future leaders needing to understand the current landscape through a sustainable prosperity lens.

Juan Verde holds a Master’s degree in Public Policy from Harvard University (HKS) and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and International Relations from Boston University. Juan Verde’s voice and influence have been recognized in the field of sustainability and have earned him recognition as one of the 100 most influential Hispanic leaders in the fight against climate change.

He has received numerous awards over the last decades from institutions in the U.S., and Europe for his unwavering commitment to responsible leadership, sustainability, and global competitiveness. Juan Verde continues to raise awareness about sustainability and economic prosperity through his various speaking tours.