Dr. John E. Katsos is an internationally recognized scholar, speaker, and advisor on ethical business strategy, conflict management, and corporate responsibility. He is a Researcher at University College Cork (Cork University Business School), Professor of Management, Strategy, and Entrepreneurship at the American University of Sharjah, and Editor-in-Chief of Society and Business Review. ... Read more
Dr. John E. Katsos is an award-winning speaker, business professor, and crisis strategist who helps leaders navigate complexity with ethics, resilience, and purpose. A globally recognized voice in ethical leadership and corporate responsibility, Dr. Katsos was twice nominated (in 2024 and 2025) for the Nobel Peace Prize for his research on how businesses can promote peace in crisis and conflict zones. His work has been cited in UN General Assembly reports, ILO investigations, and featured in Harvard Business Review, Financial Times, Washington Post, Journal of Management Studies, and Journal of Business Ethics.
He is a Professor of Management, Strategy, and Entrepreneurship at the American University of Sharjah (UAE), a Visiting Researcher at Cork University Business School (Ireland), and Editor-in-Chief of Society and Business Review. Dr. Katsos has published over 40 academic and practitioner pieces based on field research in Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Sri Lanka, Colombia, Ukraine, and beyond. He co-developed the influential “buffer condition” theory with John Forrer, demonstrating how businesses can have the greatest peacebuilding impact 6–10 years after conflict ends.
His book, Ethical Leadership in Conflict and Crisis (Cambridge University Press – Elements Series), is the most downloaded leadership book in the series’ history. His most recent book, CRISIS: A Global Case Primer (BridgeBuilders Press), offers practical insights for executives managing extreme disruption and is a Financial Times “must read” for summer 2025.
In addition to keynotes and executive training for Fortune 500 companies and government agencies worldwide, Dr. Katsos chairs the United Nations PRME Business and Peace Working Group and serves on the boards of two social enterprises. He holds a PhD in Management from Queen’s University Belfast, a JD and MBA from George Washington University, and a BA in Religion from Haverford College.
You can book John E. Katsos through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with John E.'s current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
John E. Katsos's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for John E. tailored to your event.
John E. Katsos speaks on Communication, Conflict Resolution, Education, Geopolitics, Government & Politics. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with John E. to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book John E. Katsos for events worldwide, subject to John E.'s schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether John E. Katsos is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what John E. can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief John E. Katsos on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what John E. can offer.
John E. Katsos delivers keynotes in English. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
John E. Katsos's areas of expertise include Communication, Conflict Resolution, Education, Geopolitics, Government & Politics. To get a clear sense of John E.'s style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
John E. Katsos can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Communication, Conflict Resolution, Education, Geopolitics, Government & Politics is relevant. Details of John E.'s background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what John E. Katsos is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with John E. Katsos, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check John E.'s current availability for your dates.