Ancien élève de l’Ecole Polytechnique (X-73) et de l’Ecole Nationale d’Administration (ENA). Diplomate de carrière (1982-2019). Notamment Directeur des Affaires Stratégiques du ministère des Affaires Etrangères (2000-2003), Ambassadeur en Israël (2003-06), Directeur Général des Affaires Politiques du ministère des Affaires Etrangères (2006-2009), Représentant Permanent de la France auprès des Nations... Read more
Ancien élève de l’Ecole Polytechnique (X-73) et de l’Ecole Nationale d’Administration (ENA).
Diplomate de carrière (1982-2019). Notamment Directeur des Affaires Stratégiques du ministère des Affaires Etrangères (2000-2003), Ambassadeur en Israël (2003-06), Directeur Général des Affaires Politiques du ministère des Affaires Etrangères (2006-2009), Représentant Permanent de la France auprès des Nations Unies à New York (2009-2014), ambassadeur aux Etats-Unis (2014-2019).
Elevé à la dignité d’ambassadeur de France en 2010.
Officier de la Légion d’Honneur.
Auteur d’articles d’histoire diplomatique et de politique étrangère, notamment dans les revues ‘’Esprit’’ et ‘’Commentaire’’. Auteur de ‘’Passeport diplomatique’’ (2019 – Grasset), de ‘’Henry Kissinger, le diplomate du siècle’’ (2021 – Tallandier), de ‘’Histoires diplomatiques’’ (2022 – Grasset) et de ‘’Nous étions seuls – diplomatie française – 1919-1939’’ (2023 – Tallandier).
Chroniqueur au Point et à LCI, membre du Conseil d’administration de l’International Crisis Group, ‘’Distinguished Senior Fellow’’ de l’Atlantic Council de Washington, Senior Adviser de Portland Communications.
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You can book Gerard Araud through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Gerard's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Gerard Araud's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Gerard tailored to your event.
Gerard Araud speaks on Europe, Géopolitique, Gouvernement & Politique, Moyen-Orient, Tendances Globales. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Gerard to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Gerard Araud for events worldwide, subject to Gerard's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Gerard Araud is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Gerard can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Gerard Araud on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Gerard can offer.
Gerard Araud delivers keynotes in English. This profile may not list every language available; ask London Speaker Bureau to confirm. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Gerard Araud's areas of expertise include Europe, Géopolitique, Gouvernement & Politique, Moyen-Orient, Tendances Globales. To get a clear sense of Gerard's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
Gerard Araud can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Europe, Géopolitique, Gouvernement & Politique, Moyen-Orient, Tendances Globales is relevant. Details of Gerard's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Gerard Araud is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Gerard Araud, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Gerard's current availability for your dates.