Steve Hildebrand served as Barack Obama’s Deputy National Campaign Manager during the historic 2008 presidential campaign. His work with Obama began in September 2006, long before Senator Obama made a decision to seek the presidency. Hildebrand was at the forefront of all strategic decisions and helped craft the overall campaign... Read more
Steve Hildebrand served as Barack Obama’s Deputy National Campaign Manager during the historic 2008 presidential campaign. His work with Obama began in September 2006, long before Senator Obama made a decision to seek the presidency. Hildebrand was at the forefront of all strategic decisions and helped craft the overall campaign from the beginning until Obama’s victory on Nov. 4, 2008.
Steve’s extensive political career has included managing races in South Dakota, Iowa and Minnesota as well as running two political parties. He oversaw the Midwestern states for the Clinton-Gore re-election campaign in 1996 and served as Political Director at the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee in 1997-1998. In 1999 and 2000, Steve ran the Iowa caucuses for Vice President Al Gore and the Women Vote! Program for EMILY’s List. He managed Senator Tim Johnson’s campaign in 2002 and Senator Tom Daschle’s campaign in 2004.
In 2005, Steve Hildebrand opened his own consulting firm with a specialty in communications, research and grassroots strategy. The firm was built on the success of one of the most heralded grassroots issues campaigns in recent history the campaign that defeated President Bush’s plan to privatise Social Security. Steve is considered to be one of the premier political strategists in the United States.
Clients have included Obama for America, Gore for President, Senator Tom Daschle, Senator Tim Johnson, Senator Robert C. Byrd, Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, Americans United to Protect Social Security, several international unions including AFSCME, SEIU and AFL-CIO, Environmental Defense, National Environmental Trust, Planned Parenthood, NARAL Pro-Choice America, The Democratic National Committee, the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee and the Democratic Governor’s Association.
You can book Steve Hildebrand through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Steve's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Steve Hildebrand'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 Steve tailored to your event.
Steve Hildebrand speaks on 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 Steve to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Steve Hildebrand for events worldwide, subject to Steve'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 Steve Hildebrand 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 Steve can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Steve Hildebrand 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 Steve can offer.
Steve Hildebrand 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.
Steve Hildebrand's areas of expertise include Government & Politics. To get a clear sense of Steve'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.
Steve Hildebrand can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Government & Politics is relevant. Details of Steve'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 Steve Hildebrand 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 Steve Hildebrand, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Steve's current availability for your dates.