Best Leadership: Compared (2026)
Compare 11 leadership speakers side by side — verified data, transparent methodology, and clearly labeled featured placements.
How we order this list
Rankings are computed from verified listing data: facts we could confirm from official sources, publicly stated figures where available, and verification depth. Featured placements are labeled and never change editorial order. Rankings refresh as we verify more speakers — last updated October 2026.
Akash Karia
Author and keynote speaker on the science of persuasion, influence and storytelling for leaders. Listed on the Speakers Connect Hong Kong roster.
Ban Ki-moon
Former UN Secretary-General (2007-2016); based in Seoul; keynotes on peace, climate and multilateralism (WTTC Global Summit, Jeju Forum).
Bernard Charnwut Chan
Hong Kong politician and businessman, former Convenor of the Executive Council's non-official members and president of Asia Financial Holdings. He speaks on leadership, public policy and Hong Kong's role as a bridge to China.
Julia Gillard
Former Australian Prime Minister; exclusively represented by the Harry Walker Agency; leadership speaker.
Kevin Rudd
Former Australian Prime Minister; now President & CEO of the Asia Society; keynote speaker (USC commencement 2026); fluent Mandarin.
Kishore Mahbubani
Singaporean diplomat and academic; former UN ambassador and founding dean of the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy; speaks on geopolitics and Asia's role in the world.
Marjorie Yang
Chairman of Esquel Group, one of the world's largest shirt manufacturers, based in Hong Kong. She speaks on leadership, sustainability and family business.
Shashi Tharoor
Indian author, diplomat and parliamentarian; speaks on geopolitics and leadership; travels from India (AAE).
Steve Vickers
Founder and CEO of Steve Vickers and Associates, Hong Kong's specialist risk-mitigation consultancy. The former commander of the Royal Hong Kong Police Criminal Intelligence Bureau speaks frequently on political risk, crisis management and corporate security.
Tommy Koh
Singapore's Ambassador-at-Large and chair of the NUS Centre for International Law; speaks on diplomacy and international law.
Yamilette Cano
Leadership speaker and facilitator listed on the Speakers Connect Hong Kong roster.
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