Governing Through Crisis: Lessons in Global Leadership from Financial Collapse to Humanitarian Emergency
Former UK Foreign Secretary and current President of the International Rescue Committee DAVID MILIBAND provides a rare and wide-ranging conversation on crisis leadership in an increasingly fragile world. He explores how institutions—whether governmental, financial, or humanitarian—can adapt to meet 21st-century challenges and where international cooperation must rise to the occasion.
Lessons in Purpose-Driven Leadership
What does it take to lead across sectors and make a difference at scale?
In this highly relevant talk, CEO of the International Rescue Committee DAVID MILIBAND explores his transition from public office to global humanitarian work, offering leadership lessons rooted in service, impact, and adaptability. He shares the principles that guide his work at the IRC and how values-based leadership can drive results in any organization.
As a former Foreign Secretary who helped shape Britain’s role on the world stage, Miliband offers a sharp and engaging analysis of the geopolitical forces redefining our world—from great power competition to climate-driven migration and the erosion of democratic norms. Perfect for audiences seeking a big-picture view of the challenges and choices facing today’s global leaders.
Miliband shares compelling stories and actionable insights on resilience, ethics, and decision-making under pressure, equipping today’s leaders to navigate complexity with clarity and purpose.
David Miliband is President and CEO of the New York-based International Rescue Committee. Founded by Albert Einstein, the agency delivers humanitarian relief in 40 crisis-affected countries and refugee resettlement programs in the US, and helped 38 million people last year.
Prior to joining IRC, from 2007 to 2010 David served as the UK's 74th Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, representing the United Kingdom throughout the world and overseeing its intelligence agencies.
Former President Bill Clinton's called him "one of the ablest, most creative public servants of our time.” In 2018, he was inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. He was a reader on the Grammy award-winning "Presidential Suites" by Ted Nash in 2017. He is the author of the book, Rescue: Refugees and the Political Crisis of Our Time.