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Former White House Deputy Chief of Staff | Expert on Politics and Global Affairs | Speaker on Leadership

Mona Sutphen Speaking Fee: $10,000 and Below

Former White House Deputy Chief of Staff | Expert on Politics and Global Affairs | Speaker on Leadership

Speaker Profile Thumbnail for Mona Sutphen
Speaking Fee:
$10,000 and Below

Travels From:
DCA - Washington, DC

Primary Topic Category:
Politics

Secondary Topic Category:
Leadership and Management

 

Mona Sutphen Speaker Profile: At A Glance

Mona Sutphen is a former White House Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy under President Barack Obama. With over two decades of experience, she currently serves as a Senior Advisor at The Vistria Group, a private equity firm based in Chicago. Sutphen has extensive expertise in advising multinational corporations, philanthropic organizations, and institutional investors on geopolitics, policy, and market intersections. She is also a co-founder of Hashflow, a blockchain trading protocol, and a sought-after keynote speaker on topics like digital finance, geopolitical trends, and energy markets.

Mona Sutphen has built a distinguished career at the intersection of politics, policy, and international markets. She served as White House Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy during the Obama administration, where she advanced critical regulatory agendas across sectors including technology, telecom, trade, and housing reform. Prior to her role in the White House, Sutphen was a managing director at UBS AG, developing tools for political risk evaluation affecting capital markets, and led the U.S. practice at Macro Advisory Partners, advising clients on emerging risks in sectors such as energy, technology, and national security. Her early career includes significant diplomatic service from 1991 to 2000, working on the National Security Council and at the U.S. Mission to the UN during the Clinton administration. Additionally, she has served on the President’s Intelligence Advisory Board and is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations. Sutphen holds board positions with Pioneer Natural Resources and Pattern Energy and is actively involved with the International Rescue Committee and Human Rights First. She is a trustee of Mount Holyoke College and co-author of "The Next American Century." Her academic credentials include a BA from Mount Holyoke College and an MSc from the London School of Economics. As a keynote speaker, Sutphen addresses a variety of pressing global issues, including the weaponization of financial markets, the future of capitalism, and the geopolitical implications of the U.S.-China tech rivalry. Her insights draw from her extensive experience in both the public and private sectors, making her a valuable voice on the complexities of modern geopolitical and economic landscapes​.
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