Elizabeth Linder is a Chief Diplomatic Officer and Think Tank Director known for her work as an American internationalist. Throughout her career, she has never held a position with an existing job description.
From being Facebook’s first “secretary of state” to founding Brooch Associates, a global policy advisory firm, in 2020, Elizabeth is a leader in corporate and government diplomacy, strategic communications, and policymaking. She has worked in fifty-six countries and currently manages a portfolio of leaders at the ministerial and CEO levels as Brooch’s CEO and Chief Diplomatic Officer.
Elizabeth began her career at Google/YouTube, focusing on political campaigning during the rise of user-generated content in the United States. In 2008, she joined Facebook’s two-person International Communications team, where she became the company’s first international corporate diplomat. After eight years, she left Facebook having outlasted 99.2% of employees.
Elizabeth co-chairs the St. James’s Roundtable at Chatham House and chairs the Kinross House Meetings in Scotland. She serves on the Board of Medicines for Malaria Ventures, the Programme Committee of Ditchley Park, and the Board of Strategy International.
A graduate of Princeton University with a BA in French and Italian, she also holds a Distinction in the Wine & Spirits Education Trust Exam Levels II and III. Originally from California, she now lives in London.
How can I book Elizabeth Linder for my next event?
Email elizabeth.linder@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.
Please note: we can only assist with speaking requests. For anything else, we recommend reaching out to Elizabeth directly.
What topics does Elizabeth Linder specialise in?
Elizabeth Linder specialises in discussing diplomacy, strategic communications, international relations and more.
What is Elizabeth Linder's speaking style like?
Elizabeth’s delivery is engaging, entertaining, and enthusiastic. She connects with audiences through her bright presence, making complex topics accessible and leaving a lasting, positive impression.
Does Elizabeth Linder offer virtual speaking engagements?
Yes, Elizabeth Linder offers virtual speaker bookings for webinars, online conferences, and remote or distributed team engagements.
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