Robert Gibbs
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- Executive Vice President & Global Chief Communications Officer, McDonalds (2015-19)
- Chief Communications and Public Affairs Officer, Warner Bros. Discovery
- Longtime Senior Advisor to President Barack Obama; White House Press Secretary (2009-2011)
- MSNBC Commentator
- Credit Union League of Connecticut
- Citigroup Latin America
- Illinois Farm Bureau
- Sage
- Broadbent Institute
- University of Delaware
- Marcus Evans
- Credit Union National
- TriZetto Group
- The Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers
"Robert was fantastic and did a fantastic job winning over our more conservative audience. "
-Illinois Farm Bureau"It went fantastic! Sage was really excited by the conversation and really enjoyed both Robert and Karl! "
-Sage"I was really happy with how things went! From my perspective, Robert was a great interview subject and really helped us define for the media the landscape of the work we're doing. His speech was really frank and well-crafted."
-Broadbent Institute"Gibbs was great. He had an extremely well crafted program, made every effort to be approachable at the reception for our large donors and treated our audience to an insightful, at times humorous, view of the issues."
-Purdue North Central Sinai Forum"It went wonderfully! Robert spoke very well at the dinner and was even more personal and engaging at the breakfast this morning with our major leaders. We would be delighted to have him speak again."
-Anti-Defamation League"Everything went super smooth and Mr. Gibbs was a fantastic guest."
-University of Delaware"Robert was amazing to work with and he was very accommodating to the audience and just a pleasure."
- Marcus Evans"Thank you for helping us make the TriZetto Executive Vision Summit a truly engaging and dynamic forum for healthcare executives."
-TriZetto Executive Vision Summit"Thank you for making our recent Regent University Clash of the Titans debate the best in the series so far."
- Regent University"According to the students who participated in the classroom discussion, it was a wonderful experience as it was one of the most interactive classroom discussions that they have participated in with a speaker such as Mr. Gibbs. The students felt that Mr. Gibbs was genuinely interested in conversing with them...Mr. Gibbs captivated and entertained the audience of nearly 1,000...the audience was so enthralled with his remarks that one could have heard a pin drop."
- Saint Xavier University"The debate between Robert Gibbs and Karl Rove was fascinating. They brought insight, energy and truly transformed the conference by giving the attendees a dual perspective of the issues at the forefront of the current political landscape. "
- The Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers"The event went incredibly well, and we enjoyed having Mr. Gibbs as a guest. "
- American University"It was a real pleasure to have you as a speaker at the Latin America Business Leaders Summit. I want to compliment you on your presentation, which brought new insights and valuable information to the audience. "
- Citigroup Latin America"Robert Gibbs spoke before an engaged audience of 1,000 at the Traffic Club of Pittsburgh's Annual Dinner. Gibbs highlighted stories from his time as Press Secretary in the Obama Administration and he also addressed the current political landscape. The group reported that he was 'personable' and had 'a great sense of humor.'"
-Traffic Club of Pittsburgh"Robert was fantastic...We appreciated his presence tremendously and he added incredible importance to the debate...The spirited panel discussion was appreciated by the more than 2,000 people in attendance. "
- Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center's Spirit of Hope Event and Roundtable Discussion"It went really well; he was a huge hit. The Q&A especially got great reviews (which probably makes sense given his former profession!)."
- Credit Union National
The U.S. Political Landscape's Futures
Drawing on his decade of experience as a top advisor to President Barack Obama and a former White House Press Secretary (2009-11) as well as a top executive at McDonald’s (2015-19), ROBERT GIBBS provides an unvarnished look at today’s political landscape and what it means for the future. From serving as press secretary for John Kerry’s presidential campaign, to communications director for four senate campaigns (including Obama’s), to communication chief for Obama’s 2008 presidential election, Gibbs is a true Washington insider who knows the ins and outs of what it takes to connect with voters and deliver on policy. As a former Executive Vice President and Chief Communications Officer at McDonald’s, he knows how to translate his political insight into tangible takeaways for a corporate audience. He balances riveting anecdotes with shrewd analysis to provide a compelling look at our political future and what it means for businesses of every industry.
Cut Through the Noise: Building an Effective Communications Strategy
Renowned communications expert ROBERT GIBBS offers actionable lessons and eye-opening insight into what it takes to craft an effective communications strategy in today’s unpredictable media and political environment. Drawing on his unparalleled private and public sector experience as both a Washington insider and former Press Secretary and communications executive at McDonald’s, Gibbs’ insights leave audiences with actionable, eye-opening, strategies and tools. Whether looking to better connect with clients, be strategic about messaging in moments of crisis, or authentically tell your brand’s story, Gibbs highlights the dos and don’ts of smart, compelling communications.
Navigating Washington's Complex Corporate Environment
ROBERT GIBBS draws on his extensive knowledge of the regulatory environment in Washington to deliver tactical insights that help organizations of every industry navigate today’s complex social and political times. Having served as both Executive Vice President at McDonald’s and a White House Press Secretary, Gibbs brings his in-depth, first-hand, experience as both a Washington insider and executive at one of the most recognizable companies in the world to deliver prescient analysis on managing corporate interests amid uncertainty that will make a tangible difference to your organization.
