Mick Cornett is a businessman and former four-term mayor of Oklahoma City. In 2018, he was named to Fortune magazine’s list of The 50 Greatest Leaders in the World. In 2024, he was named the Canizaro/Klingbeil Chair for Urban Development by the Urban Land Institute. Cornett spent 20 years as... Read more
Mick Cornett is a businessman and former four-term mayor of Oklahoma City. In 2018, he was named to Fortune magazine’s list of The 50 Greatest Leaders in the World.
In 2024, he was named the Canizaro/Klingbeil Chair for Urban Development by the Urban Land Institute. Cornett spent 20 years as a television sportscaster, news anchor, and sports play-by-play broadcaster. Following the Oklahoma City bombing in 1995, he shifted his focus to public service and later served as a full-time college professor before winning a seat on the Oklahoma City Council in 2001.
In 2004, he won the citywide election for mayor, beginning a series of record-setting political victories. His re-election percentage of 87% in 2006 remains the highest in city history. During his tenure, Oklahoma City experienced an economic renaissance that continues today. He based his leadership philosophy on “creating a city where highly educated young people will choose to live.”
In January 2012, he was First Lady Michelle Obama’s personal guest at the State of the Union Address in Washington, D.C. Cornett is best known for helping bring an NBA franchise to Oklahoma City and for addressing the city’s health and wellness challenges. His leadership in passing the transformational MAPS 3 initiative spurred enormous private investment into the city. More than 80,000 new jobs were created in Oklahoma City during his tenure.
Newsweek named him one of The 5 Most Innovative Mayors in America. The European-based World Mayor Organization ranked him the second-best mayor in the world, and Governing magazine recognized him as a Public Official of the Year. He also served as president of the United States Conference of Mayors from 2016 to 2017. In 2018, he chose not to seek a fifth term as mayor.
Mick Cornett holds a journalism degree from the University of Oklahoma and an MBA from New York University.
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Mick Cornett'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 Mick tailored to your event.
Mick Cornett speaks on America, Cities, Cities & Environment, Future, 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 Mick to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Mick Cornett for events worldwide, subject to Mick'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 Mick Cornett 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 Mick can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Mick Cornett 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 Mick can offer.
Mick Cornett 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.
Mick Cornett's areas of expertise include America, Cities, Cities & Environment, Future, Future & Technology. To get a clear sense of Mick'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.
Mick Cornett can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in America, Cities, Cities & Environment, Future, Future & Technology is relevant. Details of Mick'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 Mick Cornett 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 Mick Cornett, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Mick's current availability for your dates.