Carlos Cantú is a global marketing and creative leader with a career that spans some of the world’s most innovative and disruptive industries. He has held leadership roles at Twitter (Marketing Director, EMEA & First Twitter Employee in Mexico), CMO of Freepik, and Creative Executive Director at Samsung. Today, he... Read more
Carlos Cantú is a global marketing and creative leader with a career that spans some of the world’s most innovative and disruptive industries. He has held leadership roles at Twitter (Marketing Director, EMEA & First Twitter Employee in Mexico), CMO of Freepik, and Creative Executive Director at Samsung. Today, he is the co-founder of CH1EF, an advisory firm that connects high-potential startups with strategic investors, and a highly sought-after keynote speaker on marketing, AI, creativity, and business transformation.
At Twitter, Carlos played a key role in expanding the platform’s marketing impact across Europe, the Middle East, and Latin America. As the first Twitter employee in Mexico, he built the foundation for the company’s success in the region, helping brands and businesses harness the power of social media and digital engagement. Later, as Marketing Director for EMEA, he led cross-cultural teams, developing marketing strategies that positioned Twitter as an essential platform for brand storytelling, customer engagement, and real-time content.
As CMO of Freepik, Carlos led the company’s strategic reinvention during the generative AI revolution, transforming it from a stock image provider into an AI-driven creative solutions company. Under his leadership, Freepik aligned its product innovation, marketing strategy, and brand positioning to adapt to AI’s rapid advancements while maintaining its competitive edge in the global design industry.
With a career spanning advertising, technology, and AI-driven transformation, Carlos brings deep expertise in navigating disruption, fostering creativity, and leading marketing innovation. His keynotes inspire businesses, entrepreneurs, and executives to embrace change, build future-ready marketing strategies, and create a culture of continuous reinvention.
Carlos is fully bilingual in English and Spanish, allowing him to deliver impactful, engaging presentations for global audiences. Whether speaking to corporate leaders, creative teams, or entrepreneurs, his talks blend real-world insights, humor, and actionable strategies that challenge the status quo and inspire change.
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You can book Carlos Cantu through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Carlos's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Carlos Cantu'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 Carlos tailored to your event.
Carlos Cantu speaks on Artificial Intelligence, Business & Management, Change, Entrepreneurial, Future & Technology. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Carlos to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Carlos Cantu for events worldwide, subject to Carlos'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 Carlos Cantu 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 Carlos can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Carlos Cantu 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 Carlos can offer.
Carlos Cantu delivers keynotes in English. This profile may not list every language available; ask London Speaker Bureau to confirm. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Carlos Cantu's areas of expertise include Artificial Intelligence, Business & Management, Change, Entrepreneurial, Future & Technology. To get a clear sense of Carlos'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.
Carlos Cantu can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Artificial Intelligence, Business & Management, Change, Entrepreneurial, Future & Technology is relevant. Details of Carlos'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 Carlos Cantu 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 Carlos Cantu, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Carlos's current availability for your dates.