Margaret Chan

Margaret Chan

Keynote Speaker: Dean of the Vanke School of Public Health at Tsinghua University in Beijing; Former Director-General of the World Health Organization

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Margaret Chan Biography

Dr Margaret Chan, from the People's Republic of China, obtained her medical degree from the University of Western Ontario in Canada. She joined the Hong Kong Department of Health in 1978, where her career in public health began.

In 1994, Dr Chan was appointed Director of Health of Hong Kong. In her nine-year tenure as director, she launched new services to prevent the spread of disease and promote better health. She also introduced new initiatives to improve communicable disease surveillance and response, enhance training for public health professionals, and establish better local and international collaboration. She effectively managed outbreaks of avian influenza and of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS).

In 2003, Dr Chan joined WHO as Director of the Department for Protection of the Human Environment. In June 2005, she was appointed Director, Communicable Diseases Surveillance and Response as well as Representative of the Director-General for Pandemic Influenza. In September 2005, she was named Assistant Director-General for Communicable Diseases.

Dr Chan was elected to the post of Director-General on 9 November 2006. The Assembly appointed Dr Chan for a second five-year term at its sixty-fifth session in May 2012. Dr Chan's last term began on 1 July 2012 and ended on 30 June 2017.

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Margaret Chan Videos

2016 Keynote Address by Dr. Margaret Chan (WHO) | The Epidemic ...
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Margaret Chan is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Business, Women and Influential Women. The estimated speaking fee range to book Margaret Chan for live events is $50,000 - $100,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Margaret Chan can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Chloe Hakim-Moore, Joy Buolamwini and Tiffany Pham. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Margaret Chan for an upcoming event.

Margaret Chan Videos

2016 Keynote Address by Dr. Margaret Chan (WHO) | The Epidemic ...
Ebola Reponse: Ban Ki-moon, Jim Yong Kim & Margaret Chan ...
WHO: Dr Margaret Chan - opening address 67th World Health ...
Margaret Chan Delivers a Fung Forum Keynote Address - YouTube
WHO: WHA 69 - Speech by Dr Margaret Chan, WHO Director ...

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  • How do I book Margaret Chan to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Margaret Chan 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 Margaret Chan, 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 Margaret Chan or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Margaret Chan for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Margaret Chan, 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 $50,000 - $100,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Margaret Chan, 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 Margaret Chan speak about?

    Margaret Chan is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Women, Influential Women and Female Leadership.
  • Who is the agent for Margaret Chan?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Margaret Chan 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 Margaret Chan 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 Margaret Chan 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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