Praise for Mark’s Speaking
What hosts, partners, and participants are saying
Across continents and sectors, Mark Kennedy delivers more than speeches—he delivers strategic clarity, principled leadership, and insight you can act on. Here’s what others have said after hearing him speak.
International & Business Audiences
Executives and global business leaders praise Kennedy’s ability to distill complex global dynamics into clear, actionable insights that resonate across cultures and industries.
“Thank you for your insights on the state of affairs in Europe, the Middle East, and East Asia. We are living in a global world where political, economic, and social forces are deeply interconnected. Your interaction and engagement made the burning issues much more transparent and actionable for our business leaders.”
"Your talk provided me with many insights that I’ve applied in my own role as a leader. Thank you for your inspiration. Your talk made me a better leader of my people."
"I have been very impressed with all that you do. Thank you for ensuring we all engage in productive dialogue!"
"Your insights and expertise added tremendous value...the feedback from attendees has been overwhelmingly positive."
Strategic & Policy Forums
Policy experts and conveners note Kennedy’s unique blend of geopolitical clarity and institutional experience—making him a sought-after voice in high-level strategy settings.
“Mark Kennedy offers a rare combination of strategic clarity and diplomatic respect. His keynote in Hanoi provided valuable insights into global AI and digitization trends while thoughtfully engaging Vietnam’s Central Theoretical Council. At Harvard, his remarks at the Boston Global Forum inspired deep thinking about how technology can be governed in a way that advances openness, cooperation, and human dignity. Mark bridges policy, technology, and values in a way few speakers can.”
“As good as you are on strategic competition and infrastructure, you're even better when drawing on your Congressional experience. Your shrewd, nonpartisan insights into the first branch of government and today’s party dynamics are why you’re in such demand.”
"Your help moderating the session on supply chains/critical minerals was invaluable in making the event a success. The feedback we’ve received has been overwhelmingly positive, with attendees praising the depth of discussions and the actionable ideas that emerged."
Academic Hosts
University leaders and faculty commend Kennedy for delivering intellectually rich, deeply engaging talks that connect theory with real-world leadership across sectors.
“Someone at your EDC speech told one of our marketing folks that it was the best speech he had ever heard!”
“Mark was splendid. The students and I loved the talk, including Q&A. One can see why he got elected to Congress—plus, why he makes a great Director for GSPM. Smart, personable and insightful.”
"Many students cited your guest lecture as the highlight of the course."