Josette Sheeran
Speaker & Booking Information
Speaking Categories
Available for:
- Corporate Appearances
- Speaking Engagements
- Virtual Events
- Moderated Q&A Sessions
- Fireside Chats
- Meet-And-Greets
Josette Sheeran became the eleventh Executive Director of the United Nations World Food Programme in April 2007. As leader of WFP, Ms. Sheeran oversees the world's largest humanitarian agency, which plans to feed 90 million people in 80 countries in 2008. WFP reaches out to hungry people who cannot help themselves, with a special emphasis on women and girls who suffer disproportionately from hunger and malnutrition. WFP aid recipients include victims of war and natural disasters, orphans and families affected by HIV/AIDS, and schoolchildren in poor communities.
Josette Sheeran was appointed to the post at the end of 2006 by former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan and FAO Director-General Jacques Diouf and her appointment was unanimously approved by the WFP Executive Board. Josette Sheeran comes to the post after serving as Under Secretary for Economic, Energy and Agricultural Affairs at the United States Department of State. There Sheeran was responsible for economic issues including development, trade, agriculture, finance, energy, telecommunications and transportation, with much of her focus on economic diplomacy to help developing nations advance towards economic self-sufficiency and prosperity.
Contact a Speaker Booking Agent to inquire about Josette Sheeran speaker booking, speaking fee details, and availability.
Featured Josette Sheeran Speaking Videos
Highlights and interviews featuring Josette Sheeran.
Business Speakers
Business speakers help companies and organizations in enhancing their performance and driving a positive change. The importance of business keynote speaker becomes vital to lead successful ventures, inspire audiences and put forward insightful strategies. Inspirational business speakers motivate audiences around the world by sharing meaningful insights that empower the audience and drives success. Speaker Booking Agency excels when it comes to helping organizations to choose the best business speakers for their event. Whether you are hosting a corporate conference, a leadership summit or a global event, our network of top business speakers can help you conveying a successful event through effective storytelling and proven strategies. Hire one of our top business speakers to create an everlasting impact and enhance your value.
View speakersBooking Disclaimer
Important booking information for Josette Sheeran
Speaker Booking Agency is an independent speakers bureau that assists organizations in booking talent, such as Josette Sheeran, for speaking engagements, appearances, and events. We do not claim exclusive representation. All speaking fees and availability are estimates and subject to final confirmation with Josette Sheeran’s authorized representatives. Read full disclaimer.
Ready to book Josette Sheeran?
Talk to our booking specialists to confirm availability, fees, and event details.