Xavier Sala-i-Martin

Xavier Sala-i-Martin

Keynote Speaker: Chief Economic Advisor to the World Economic Forum

Xavier Sala-i-Martin Biography

Xavier Sala-i-Martin is Professor of Economics at Columbia University in New York and the Chief Economic Advisor to the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

A respected economist, Sala-i-Martin is also a consultant to the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund, a member of the Counseling Board of Telefonica Catalunya, and an associate of the National Bureau of Economic Research.

Prior to joining Columbia University, Sala-i-Martin has also taught economics at Yale and he was a research fellow at the Centre for European Policy Research (CEPR) in London. He studied economics in Spain before completing his education at Harvard University in the US. He has received numerous awards including the award for Best Economist in Spain and Latin America by the Bank of Spain and best Health Economist in the World by the International Health Economics Organization.

With a career spent both teaching and researching world economics, Sala-i-Martin is in the privileged position to be able to offer decision makers essential information crucial for companies wishing to do business in today's volatile markets. As the chief economic advisor to the World Economic Forum, he is the author and intellectual father of the prestigious Global Competitiveness Index, published annually in the Global Competitiveness Report. The index ranks the competitiveness of all the countries in the world and recommends competitiveness strategies to their decision makers. Professor Sala-i-Martin's GCI is the most closely followed index on global economic and business competitiveness in the world. Governments and business leaders around the planet use the index to evaluate and design the future competitiveness policies of their countries.

Between 2003 and 2010, Sala-i-Martin was a member of the board and president of the economics commission of FC Barcelona and, therefore, contributed to the creation of what many experts consider the best soccer team ever assembled. In 2009, FC Barcelona won all six championships in which it participated. No other team in the world has ever accomplished such a feat.

An experienced teacher, he clearly explains and puts across complex ideas in an easy to understand format. With a reputation for humorous and enlightening presentations, Sala-i-Martin is in great demand as a conference speaker at leading financial events around the world.

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Xavier Sala-i-Martin Speaking Topics

Corporate Social Responsibility

Barca: The Best Soccer Team Ever Assembled

Innovation and Competitiveness

Leadership and Change

Global Economics and Business

Xavier Sala-i-Martin Videos

Six Common Myths in the Field of Economic Growth: Xavier Sala-i ...
Xavier Sala-i-Martin - TEDxColumbiaEngineering - 11/29/11 ...
Global Competitiveness Report 2009-2010 - Xavier Sala-I-Martin

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Xavier Sala-i-Martin is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Innovation, Finance and Energy. The estimated speaking fee range to book Xavier Sala-i-Martin for live events is $30,000 - $50,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Xavier Sala-i-Martin generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Anil Gupta, Joseph Stiglitz and Ian Bremmer. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Xavier Sala-i-Martin for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 06/09/2024.

Xavier Sala-i-Martin Speaking Topics

  • Corporate Social Responsibility

  • Barca: The Best Soccer Team Ever Assembled

  • Innovation and Competitiveness

  • Leadership and Change

  • Global Economics and Business

Xavier Sala-i-Martin Videos

Six Common Myths in the Field of Economic Growth: Xavier Sala-i ...
Xavier Sala-i-Martin - TEDxColumbiaEngineering - 11/29/11 ...
Global Competitiveness Report 2009-2010 - Xavier Sala-I-Martin
  • How do I book Xavier Sala-i-Martin to speak at my event?

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

    Speaking fees for Xavier Sala-i-Martin, 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 $30,000 - $50,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Xavier Sala-i-Martin, 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 Xavier Sala-i-Martin speak about?

    Xavier Sala-i-Martin is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Innovation, Finance, Energy, Economy, Middle Eastern Heritage, Creativity, Hispanic Heritage, Government, Diversity & Inclusion, World Affairs, Business, Environment, Leadership, Culture and Strategic Leadership.
  • Where does Xavier Sala-i-Martin travel from?

    Xavier Sala-i-Martin generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Xavier Sala-i-Martin?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Xavier Sala-i-Martin 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 Xavier Sala-i-Martin 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 Xavier Sala-i-Martin 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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