Said T. Jawad

Said T. Jawad

Keynote Speaker: Ambassador of Afghanistan to the Russian Federation

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Said T. Jawad Biography

Said T. Jawad is the Ambassador of Afghanistan to the Russian Federation and former Ambassador of Afghanistan to the United Kingdom and Ireland. He has previously served as Chief of Staff to the President of Afghanistan (2001 to 2003), Afghanistan’s Ambassador to the United States, Mexico, Brazil, Columbia and Argentina (2003-2010), the Chief Executive Officer of Capitalize LLC, a global strategic advisory firm headquartered in Washington, DC (2010-2017), the Chairman of the Foundation for Afghanistan (2004-2014); and as a Global Political Strategist and Senior Counselor at APCO Worldwide (2010-2017).

As Ambassador, he re-established the Embassy of Afghanistan in Washington, DC and developed it into one of the most responsive and successful missions in Washington. He managed Afghanistan’s diplomacy at a critical time with its key strategic partner through extensive interaction with the White House, State Department, Pentagon, U.S. Congress, U.S. media and academia; and initiated Afghanistan’s diplomatic relations with Brazil, Argentina, Colombia and Mexico.

As Corporate CEO of Capitalize, he led a dynamic team of international business experts advising foreign governments, international companies, and investors on politics, defense, security, market entry, commercial opportunities, and development strategies in Central Asia and the Gulf regions, including Afghanistan.

As Chief of Staff of the President of Afghanistan and Press Secretary, he was a member of the cabinet and the National Security Council contributing to rebuilding the country’s national defense, security and civil institutions, notably the Ministry of Defense, formulating strategies and implementing structural reforms and organizing national councils and Jirgas. He acted as the President’s Principal Liaison with the Constitutional Commission in 2002.

Ambassador Jawad’s op-eds and interviews have appeared in The New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, Time, the International Herald Tribune, Der Spiegel, Le Monde, The Guardian, Foreign Affairs, NBC’s “Meet the Press,” CNN’s “The Situation Room” and BBC. He has lectured at many academic intuitions in the United States, Asia, and Europe, and has been a frequent speaker at think tanks and policy centers worldwide.

He has received numerous national and international decorations and and awards, including the Medal of Sustained Service by the Constitutional Loya Jirga, Kabul, 2003; Special Award for Improving the Quality of Life, Washington, DC, 2007; and Award of Merit for Rebuilding a Nation, American Society of Civil Engineers, Washington, D.C., 2004. He speaks French and German and plays polo.

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Said T. Jawad Videos

Post COVID-19 Message from HE Said Tayeb Jawad
Said T. Jawad addressing the Oxford Union on the future of Afghanistan
Said Tayeb Jawad | Full Address and Q&A | Oxford Union

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Said T. Jawad is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Government, World Affairs and Diversity & Inclusion. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. Said T. Jawad can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are John W. Nicholson Jr., Carter Malkasian and Ray Mabus. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Said T. Jawad for an upcoming event.

Said T. Jawad Videos

Post COVID-19 Message from HE Said Tayeb Jawad
Said T. Jawad addressing the Oxford Union on the future of Afghanistan
Said Tayeb Jawad | Full Address and Q&A | Oxford Union
Ambassador Said Jawad Addresses The Aspen Wye Fellows
  • How do I book Said T. Jawad to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Said T. Jawad for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Said T. Jawad, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Said T. Jawad or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Said T. Jawad for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Said T. Jawad, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. For the most current speaking fee to hire Said T. Jawad, 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 Said T. Jawad speak about?

    Said T. Jawad is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Government, World Affairs, Diversity & Inclusion, Political and Geopolitics.
  • Who is the agent for Said T. Jawad?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Said T. Jawad 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 Said T. Jawad 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 Said T. Jawad 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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