Ana Palacio is a lawyer and former diplomat who served as Spain's first female Minister of Foreign Affairs, bringing decades of expertise in international law and global strategy to audiences worldwide.
Ana led Spain's foreign policy from 2002 to 2004, resolving the Perejil Island conflict with Morocco and representing Spain on the United Nations Security Council. She later served as General Counsel and Vice President of the World Bank, overseeing international investment disputes. She is a founding partner of Palacio y Asociados and senior strategic counsel at Albright Stonebridge Group.
Ana's career offers practical insights into navigating complex international negotiations, understanding how legal frameworks shape global commerce, and building strategic relationships across borders. Her experience resolving diplomatic crises and facilitating high-stakes arbitration provides audiences with frameworks for managing conflict and making decisions under pressure. She translates complex geopolitical developments into actionable intelligence for business leaders and policymakers.
Audiences learn specific strategies for anticipating regulatory changes in international markets, understanding how diplomatic relationships affect business operations, and identifying opportunities within shifting global power dynamics. Ana delivers concrete examples from her work at the World Bank, the UN, and within European institutions that help organisations prepare for geopolitical risk.
Book Ana to gain insider perspective on international relations that directly impacts your strategic planning and global operations.
How can I book Ana Palacio for my next event?
Email ana.palacio@getapeptalk.com, or call us on +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US), and one of our speaker agents will contact you within hours to confirm availability and fees. If you can, please include your budget upfront – it helps us fast-track your request. It’s also helpful to know the date, format (virtual or in-person), location, and a bit about your audience.
PepTalk are speaking agents for Ana Palacio. They are available to book for corporate events, conference keynotes, leadership talks, celebrity endorsements, personal appearances, and motivational speaking engagements. We can assist with enquiries about Ana Palacio's speaking fees, availability, and booking process for private business functions, industry conferences, and team events — just email ana.palacio@getapeptalk.com and we'll be happy to help!
For media interviews, charity appearances, or personal matters, we recommend contacting Ana directly.
What topics does Ana Palacio specialise in?
Ana Palacio specialises in discussing law, diplomacy, international relations and more.
What is Ana Palacio's speaking style like?
Ana delivers insightful and impactful presentations, drawing on her extensive legal and diplomatic experience. Her engaging style and deep knowledge inspire audiences, making complex topics accessible and relevant.
Does Ana Palacio offer virtual speaking engagements?
Yes, Ana Palacio offers virtual speaker bookings for webinars, online conferences, and remote or distributed team engagements.
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