David Kessler
Keynote Speaker: Pediatrician, Author, & Lawyer; Former Commissioner, FDA; Board Chair & Director, Center for Science in the Public Interest
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David Kessler Biography
Dr. David Kessler is the Board Chair and Director of the Center for Science in the Public Interest. He is currently a professor of pediatrics and epidemiology and biostatistics at UCSF. Formerly, he was the Commissioner of the United States Food and Drug Administration from 1990 to 1997.
Kessler was appointed as Commissioner of the FDA by President G. H. W. Bush and reappointed by President Clinton. He has also served as the Dean of the medical schools at Yale and the University of California-San Francisco.
Dr. Kessler has a wide range of experience in research, clinical medicine, education, administration, and the law. He is a 1973 magna cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Amherst and received his JD from The University of Chicago Law School, where he was a member of the Law Review, in 1978, and his MD from Harvard Medical School in 1979. He did his internship and residency in pediatrics at the Johns Hopkins Hospital. In 1986, he earned an advanced professional certificate from the New York University Graduate School of Business Administration.
His book, A Question of Intent, chronicles his tenure at the FDA and, in particular, the agency's battle against tobacco. In addition, Dr. Kessler has published numerous articles in The New England Journal of Medicine, JAMA, and other major medical journals. In addition, he is the author of Kessler is the author of The End of Overeating: Taking Control of the Insatiable American Appetite and Capture: Unraveling the Mystery of Mental Suffering, among other works. He serves on the boards of various organizations and is a member of the Institute of Medicine and the recipient of a number of awards and honors.
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David Kessler is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Health, Business Leadership and Healthcare. The estimated speaking fee range to book David Kessler for live events is $20,000 - $30,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. David Kessler generally travels from San Francisco, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Toby Cosgrove, Peter Diamandis and Dr. Joel Selanikio. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling David Kessler for an upcoming event.
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Obesity & Food in America
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Big Pharma Drug Regulation & Approval
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The Tobacco Industry: Impact & Influence
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How do I book David Kessler to speak at my event?
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How much does it cost to book David Kessler for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for David Kessler, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $20,000 - $30,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire David Kessler, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does David Kessler speak about?
David Kessler is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Health, Business Leadership, Healthcare, Political, Change Management, Inspirational, Business, Innovation, Science, Work-Life Balance and Technology. -
Where does David Kessler travel from?
David Kessler generally travels from San Francisco, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for David Kessler?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like David Kessler for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book David Kessler for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host David Kessler or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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