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Geopolitical advisor & former diplomat

George Yeo

Transform cross-border strategies with George Yeo, geopolitical advisor and international diplomacy expert. George works with multinational corporations to navigate complex Asian markets and build trust across political systems. Former Singapore Foreign Minister and Vatican Council member serving on boards of AIA Group and Kerry Logistics Network.

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George Yeo, Speaker | Ex-Foreign Affairs Minister
George Yeo

George Yeo

Singapore, Singapore

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$26k–50k

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George Yeo's biography

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  • Former Minister for Foreign Affairs of Singapore
  • Key architect of Singapore's international partnerships
  • Advisor to World Economic Forum and major global institutions

George Yeo is a Singaporean former foreign minister, business leader, and geopolitical thinker whose career spans military service, government leadership, and international advisory roles. A former brigadier general and long serving cabinet minister, he brings rare insight into diplomacy, global economics, and Asia’s evolving role in world affairs. George began his career in the Singapore Armed Forces after graduating from Cambridge University, later earning an MBA from Harvard Business School.


In 1988 he entered politics as a Member of Parliament, serving for 23 years in cabinet positions including Information and the Arts, Health, Trade and Industry, and Foreign Affairs. As Foreign Minister from 2004 to 2011 he played a key role in strengthening Singapore’s diplomatic and economic relationships across Asia and beyond. He has since held leadership and board roles with organisations including Kerry Logistics Network, AIA Group, Wilmar International, and Pinduoduo, while also advising global institutions such as the World Economic Forum and several leading universities.


George draws on decades of experience across government, diplomacy, and global commerce. He offers thoughtful perspectives on geopolitical change, Asia’s growing influence in global markets, and the strategic choices facing governments and multinational organisations navigating an increasingly complex international landscape. Audiences learn how to build trust across different political systems, identify opportunities in emerging markets, and understand the forces shaping global trade and technology. George's insights help leaders interpret developments in Asia, understand international power dynamics, and think more strategically about long term global partnerships.


Book George Yeo to gain perspective on Asia's role in the global economy and practical strategies for international collaboration.

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Why we recommend booking George

George Yeo remains one of the most respected voices on Asia-Pacific strategy, with seven years as Singapore's Foreign Minister and current board roles at AIA and Pinduoduo giving him unusual credibility on both policy and commercial realities. His insights into navigating geopolitical complexity translate directly to market entry decisions and cross-border partnership structures.

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George Yeo draws on his 23-year cabinet career and roles across government, diplomacy, and global commerce to frame geopolitical and economic analysis through first-hand policy experience, illustrating how decisions made at the diplomatic level translate into practical outcomes for multinational organisations.

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George Yeo speaks on geopolitics, Asia's role in the global economy, diplomacy, emerging markets, and the strategic choices facing governments and multinational organisations. He served as Singapore's Minister for Foreign Affairs from 2004 to 2011 and has since held board and advisory roles with organisations including Kerry Logistics Network, AIA Group, the World Economic Forum, and Wilmar International.

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