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Eric Garcetti

26th U.S. Ambassador to India (2023-2025, Biden Administration), 42nd Mayor of Los Angeles (2013 2022), Rhodes Scholar

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As the newly appointed Ambassador for Global Climate Diplomacy for the UN COP30 in Brazil, Eric Garcetti stands at the intersection of international leadership, environmental action, and geopolitical strategy. He is a uniquely positioned global voice on diplomacy, sustainability, and the future of cities in a rapidly shifting world order.

Previously, as the 26th U.S. Ambassador to India, Garcetti helped steer one of America’s most consequential alliances during a time of profound geopolitical realignment — deepening cooperation on defense, climate, technology, and democratic values amid rising tensions with China and shifting Indo-Pacific dynamics. His diplomatic efforts placed him at the heart of global power conversations, where he engaged heads of state, Fortune 500 CEOs, and security leaders to advance regional stability and global economic partnerships.

Garcetti also served as the 42nd Mayor of Los Angeles, leading one of the world's most diverse and globally connected cities through a decade of transformative change. Under his leadership, L.A. became a model for climate resilience, smart infrastructure, inclusive economic growth, and innovative urban policy while governing a metropolis whose economy rivals that of many nations.

A Rhodes Scholar and Navy Reserve intelligence officer, Garcetti offers unparalleled insight into the convergence of diplomacy, technology, climate, and urban strategy. Whether speaking on U.S. foreign policy, the global balance of power, city-led climate innovation, or leadership in polarized times, he brings global fluency, grounded experience, and the pragmatic optimism of a leader operating at the highest levels of influence.

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Jack Lew

Secretary of the Treasury (2013-2016), White House Chief of Staff (2012-2013), Director Office Management & Budget (2010-2012), Citigroup Senior Executive, COO, New York University & United States Ambassador to Israel (2023-2025)

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Jack Lew is a distinguished attorney, diplomat, and policymaker with a remarkable career spanning both public service and the private sector. As the 76th Secretary of the Treasury (2013–2017) and United States Ambassador to Israel, Lew played a pivotal role in shaping global economic policy and U.S. foreign relations. He also served as White House Chief of Staff (2012–2013) and Director of the Office of Management and Budget under both the Clinton and Obama administrations.

Lew’s extensive experience extends beyond government service. Prior to 2010, Lew served as managing director and chief operating officer for two different Citigroup business units. Lew was tapped by Citigroup for his work as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of New York University, where he was responsible for budget, finance, and operations, and served as a professor of public administration. From 2004 through 2008, Lew served on the Board of Directors of the Corporation for National and Community Service and chaired its Management, Administration, and Governance Committee. As Special Assistant to President Clinton from 1993 to 1994, Mr. Lew helped design Americorps, the national service program.

Lew began his career in Washington in 1973 as a legislative aide. From 1979 to 1987, he was a principal domestic policy advisor to House Speaker Thomas P. O'Neill, Jr, when he served the House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee as Assistant Director and then Executive Director. He was the Speaker's liaison to the Greenspan Commission, which negotiated a bipartisan solution to extend the solvency of Social Security in 1983, and he was responsible for domestic and economic issues, including Medicare, budget, tax, trade, appropriations, and energy issues. With deep expertise in public finance, policy, and international relations, Lew offers invaluable insights into leadership, economic strategy, and governance, making him an ideal speaker for audiences seeking perspectives on global economics and public service.

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