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Former Executive at Travelocity | Expert on Change Management | Speaker on Business Transformation

Al Comeaux Speaking Fee: $20,000 to $30,000

Former Executive at Travelocity | Expert on Change Management | Speaker on Business Transformation

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Speaking Fee:
$20,000 to $30,000

Travels From:
NYC - New York City

Primary Topic Category:
Business & Entrepreneurship

Secondary Topic Category:
Company Culture / Employee Engagement / Teamwork

 

Al Comeaux Speaker Profile: At A Glance

Al Comeaux is a globally recognized expert on change management with extensive experience leading strategic transformations in top-tier companies such as Travelocity, GE, and American Airlines. He has authored the bestselling book, Change (the) Management, which explores why many change efforts fail and offers practical advice for leaders. As the founder of Primed for Change, Comeaux helps organizations navigate through change successfully with a focus on people-centric approaches.

Al Comeaux is a seasoned expert in change management, known for his deep insights and practical approaches to leading successful transformations. Over a career spanning more than 30 years, Comeaux has held senior leadership positions at major corporations like Travelocity, GE, and American Airlines. His leadership has been instrumental in a variety of strategic changes, including IPOs, hostile takeovers, digital transformations, and significant layoffs. Comeaux's journey into change management began with a challenging experience in the late 1990s when he helped lead an unsuccessful change effort. This failure sparked a 20-year quest to understand why some organizational changes succeed while others do not. Through extensive research and practical experience, he discovered that successful change management requires a shift in mindset and leadership approach, focusing more on the people involved than the processes. In 2020, Comeaux published his book Change (the) Management: Why We as Leaders Must Change for the Change to Last. This book, now a textbook for MBA students, draws on his decades of experience and provides valuable lessons and stories about the importance of leading change from within. As the founder of Primed for Change, Comeaux continues to inspire and educate leaders around the world. His keynotes, such as "The Change Paradox" and "Leading Change in the Age of AI," highlight the need for leaders to adapt their strategies to foster genuine, lasting change. Through his work, Comeaux emphasizes that while technologies and strategies are essential, it is ultimately the people who determine the success of any change initiative.
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