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Keynote SpeakerFabrice Pothier

CEO, Rasmussen Global, a geopolitical advisory firm; former NATO Director of Policy Planning (2010–2016); advisor to President Zelenskyy on Ukraine’s long-term security

Fabrice Pothier has over 25 years of experience in strategic affairs and international public policy. As CEO, he has led Rasmussen Global to become a prime independent political consultancy in Europe. Mr. Pothier advises, on a pro bono basis, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his team on issues related to... Read more

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Popular Talks by Fabrice Pothier

  • Geopolitics, NATO and the future of European security
  • Ukraine, Russia and the reshaping of the Euro-Atlantic order
  • Geopolitical risk, corporate strategy and board-level decision-making
  • Election integrity, disinformation and defending democracy
  • Scenario planning in an age of geopolitical disruption

Biography

Fabrice Pothier has over 25 years of experience in strategic affairs and international public policy. As CEO, he has led Rasmussen Global to become a prime independent political consultancy in Europe. Mr. Pothier advises, on a pro bono basis, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his team on issues related to security guarantees, NATO membership, and international support for Ukraine.

He advises many of Europe’s most innovative defence technology champions and co-founded the Transatlantic Commission on Election Integrity, bringing together leaders from politics and technology, including Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Michael Chertoff, Joe Biden, and Nick Clegg.

Mr. Pothier served as NATO Director of Policy Planning from 2010–2016 under two successive Secretaries General, Anders Fogh Rasmussen and Jens Stoltenberg. While at NATO, he developed some of the Alliance’s most consequential initiatives, such as the Readiness Action Plan and Smart Defence, and played an active role in NATO’s operations in Libya and its response to the 2014–15 Ukraine war.

Prior to NATO, Mr. Pothier founded Carnegie Europe, part of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, which became one of Europe’s leading foreign policy think tanks. He is widely published and frequently quoted in international media and regularly speaks on international affairs and security issues. As a senior defence consulting fellow at the International Institute for Strategic Studies, he writes on European politics, defence innovation and technology, and transatlantic affairs.

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What topics does Fabrice Pothier speak about?

Fabrice Pothier speaks on Business & Management, Economics, Economics & Finance, Financial, Geopolitics. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Fabrice to align the content with your delegates and goals.

Is Fabrice Pothier available for international events?

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Does Fabrice Pothier deliver virtual or online keynotes?

Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Fabrice Pothier is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).

How long is a typical keynote by Fabrice Pothier?

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 Fabrice can accommodate.

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What languages does Fabrice Pothier present in?

Fabrice Pothier 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.

What makes Fabrice Pothier a strong fit as a keynote speaker?

Fabrice Pothier's areas of expertise include Business & Management, Economics, Economics & Finance, Financial, Geopolitics. To get a clear sense of Fabrice'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.

What kind of events can Fabrice Pothier speak at?

Fabrice Pothier can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Business & Management, Economics, Economics & Finance, Financial, Geopolitics is relevant. Details of Fabrice'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.

Does Fabrice Pothier offer workshops, panels or fireside chats in addition to keynotes?

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 Fabrice Pothier is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.

How far in advance should we book Fabrice Pothier?

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