Keynote Speaker Orianne Aymard is a renowned expert in resilience, crisis leadership, and navigating uncertainty, equipping organizations with powerful tools to lead through complexity. With a remarkable career that spans humanitarian missions, global diplomacy, academia, and high-altitude mountaineering, Orianne brings an extraordinary perspective on overcoming adversity and thriving under pressure.
As a humanitarian delegate with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), she operated in war-torn regions across Africa and supported recovery efforts following Haiti’s devastating earthquake. She later contributed to international conflict resolution and human rights through her work with the French Ministry for Foreign Affairs.
Orianne also holds a Ph.D. in Religious Studies, is a Visiting Scholar at Columbia University, and is the author of several acclaimed books including a gripping account of surviving a deadly serac fall while climbing Everest. Her unique combination of academic depth and real-world resilience offers B2B audiences rare, high-impact insight into courageous leadership, emotional strength, and purpose-driven action.
Her keynotes are tailored for organizations facing rapid change, internal disruption, or leadership transformation. Whether addressing executive teams or global audiences, she leaves a lasting impact through captivating storytelling and actionable strategies.
Book Orianne Aymard for your event to inspire bold thinking, empower your leaders, and cultivate a culture of resilience that drives performance and purpose no matter the challenge.