David Detomasi
From Harvard to the World Economic Forum, David Detomasi equips leaders to align profit, power, and purpose in global business.
Why book David Detomasi for your next event
- Dr. David Detomasi, Professor and Distinguished Faculty Fellow at Smith School of Business, delivers world-class insights on global strategy, governance, and competitiveness, empowering organizations to navigate complex international markets with intelligence, confidence, and strategic clarity.
- As author of Profits and Power, Dr. Detomasi explores how politics, economics, and corporate strategy intersect globally, providing leaders with actionable tools to anticipate geopolitical change and transform uncertainty into sustainable strategic advantage and market success.
- With consulting experience for Deloitte and the World Economic Forum, Dr. Detomasi brings unmatched expertise in strategy and governance, helping multinational organizations align corporate purpose, performance, and global competitiveness in an era defined by disruption and change.
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Navigating Global Power, Politics, and Profit
A leading authority on globalization and corporate strategy, Dr. David Detomasi empowers organizations to navigate geopolitical uncertainty with confidence. Drawing on experience with the World Economic Forum and Deloitte, and insights from his acclaimed book Profits and Power, he delivers transformative keynotes that equip leaders to align governance, performance, and purpose in an evolving global economy.
Keynote Speaker David Detomasi is an internationally recognized expert on globalization, corporate strategy, and governance. As a Professor of International Business and Distinguished Faculty Fellow at the Smith School of Business, he brings decades of research and real-world experience to help organizations understand how global politics and economics shape business success.
Dr. Detomasi’s work explores the critical intersection between geopolitics, power, and profit, offering leaders the tools to navigate global uncertainty and turn disruption into opportunity. His acclaimed book, Profits and Power: Navigating the Politics and Geopolitics of Oil, has positioned him as a trusted voice on how organizations can strategically adapt in a rapidly changing world.
Having advised global institutions such as Deloitte and the World Economic Forum, David delivers keynotes that translate complex international dynamics into practical insights that drive business performance, strengthen governance, and inspire strategic foresight. His engaging presentations help executives and decision-makers anticipate challenges, align corporate strategy with global trends, and lead with confidence in volatile markets.
Whether addressing senior leadership teams, corporate boards, or international conferences, Dr. Detomasi combines academic rigor with real-world impact. Book David Detomasi for your event to empower your organization with the global perspective, strategic clarity, and actionable intelligence needed to thrive in today’s interconnected economy.
Keynotes
Keynote by David Detomasi:
The Geopolitics of Energy
People need energy, and countries will do what is necessary to get it. How will countries view the 21st century energy landscape, and who will dominate that landscape? Will geopolitics dominate, as powerful countries compete to secure supply? Or will advances in renewable energy systems fundamentally change the global energy landscape? Will costs remain manageable? What will happen in the “Green Revolution”?
The geopolitics of energy have never been more immediately relevant for people, businesses and governments. This talk will show listeners what the global energy system looks like now, and give scenarios of what the global energy system might look like. It will focus on what the future global energy system might look like, and how individuals, companies, and governments should prepare for it. It will cover current sources of potential conflict and reasons for optimism about the global energy system.
Keynote by David Detomasi:
Navigating the New Geopolitics of Economic Competition
Is globalization over? What will the new world of economic competition look like?
The world has witnessed tremendous economic growth from globalization. It has lifted hundreds of millions of people out of poverty and raised living standards around the globe. Yet it has also left millions of people feeling left out, abandoned, and angry.
What has really changed, and how worried should we be that globalization has ended? This talk will focus on how geopolitics will change how the global economy works and how it impacts people.
Geopolitics is not new, and people need not be frightened of it. But they do need to understand how it works, as geopolitics is now re-writing the rules of the global economic game. This talk will give listeners an engaging look at how their world has changed, and what are some proactive steps that will prepare them well to prosper in the future.
Queen's Micro Summit Series: Calgary - Dr. David Detomasi | Keynote
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