Helen Clark is a pioneer of gender equality as the second female Prime Minister of New Zealand. Serving for nine years, she gained a reputation for her vocal opinions on nuclear disarmament and pragmatic, thorough decision-making. Whereas politicians of the past promised reforms that never came to fruition, Helen’s commitment to making significant change resulted in several transformative improvements for her country. She was highly regarded for her strong, honest leadership, a style of management that she promotes at events. The world leader is the perfect addition at international conferences, as her first-hand accounts can supply a unique perspective.
As the Prime Minister of New Zealand, Helen ensured equality in the highest political positions, electing women for such roles as Governor-General, Speaker of the House of Representatives and Chief Justice. Helen herself was even a member of the Council of Women World Leaders. A pioneer of peace, she played a pinnacle role in making New Zealand ecologically sustainable, and introduced the Working for Families package which greatly benefited disadvantaged citizens. Under Helen’s rule, New Zealand enjoyed a period of economic growth, including high employment rates and international trade deals. In celebration of her influence, she was awarded the 2002 Nuclear-Free Future Award and the 2008 United Nations Environment Programme Champions of the Earth Award.
In recognition of Helen’s influence, she was named The New Zealand Herald’s 2009 Greatest Living New Zealander, and listed in Forbes’ Most Powerful Women in the World, in 2016. As the longest-serving leader of the Labour Party, her sustained success is a testament to Helen’s monumental influence. Since stepping down as Prime Minister, she served as the Shadow Foreign Affairs spokesperson, and Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme – Helen was the first woman to do so.
When Helen is booked for events, she reflects upon her several prestigious political roles, including Minister of Foreign Affairs and Minister of Health. With a degree in Political Studies, her professional and academic insight into politics serves to enlighten audiences, welcoming them into the complex world of trade, negotiations and global politics. Her valuable leadership abilities set the standard for management, making Helen the ideal speaker for political functions and corporate events alike - and Champions Speakers are honoured to represent Helen Clark as an official speaker agent. With previous events including the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development in 2019, this award-winning politician is an invaluable speaker.
Given her expansive experience across the political landscape, Helen Clark has recently been selected as one of The World's Top 20 Geopolitics Speakers to Hire in 2024.
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Books
Women, Equality, Power: Selected Speeches from a Life of Leadership
Reviews
Helen Clark received a 4 star rating across 5 events in 2023
Agent Recommendation
"Helen Clark, a trailblazer in female empowerment and gender equality, transformed New Zealand as its second female Prime Minister. Her strong, honest leadership and commitment to impactful reforms, particularly in promoting women in high political roles, make her an inspiring figure. An influential speaker, Helen's vast experience and achievements, including her role at the United Nations, offer invaluable insights, making her an ideal advocate for women's leadership and global progress."
- 2023 - Addressed the G20 Ministerial Conference on Women's Empowerment
- 2020 - Co-Chair of the review into WHO's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic
- 2019 - Patron of The Helen Clark Foundation
- 2018 - Author of "Women, Equality, Power: Selected Speeches from a Life of Leadership"
- 2017 - Awarded the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun & the Lifetime Achievement Award from the New Zealand Women of Influence Awards
- 2016 - Named the 22nd Most Powerful Woman in the World by Forbes
- 2013 - Recognised as one of the BBC's 100 Women & as the 21st Most Powerful Woman in the World by Forbes
- 2013 - Delivered the TEDx Talk "Yes She Can"
- 2010 - Appointed Member of the Order of New Zealand for Services to New Zealand
- 2009 - Appointed as the Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme
- 2009 - Awarded an Honorary Doctor of Laws by the University of Auckland & voted the Greatest Living New Zealander
- 2008 - Winner of the United Nations Environment Programme Champions of the Earth Award
- 2006 - Named the 20th Most Powerful Woman in the World by Forbes
- 2005 - Awarded with the Star of the Solomon Islands
- 2002 - Awarded the Nuclear-Free Future Award
- 1999 - Elected as the Prime Minister of New Zealand
- 1993 - Recipient of the New Zealand Suffrage Centennial Medal
- 1993 - Leader of the Opposition
- 1990 - Awarded the New Zealand 1990 Commemoration Medal
- 1990 - Deputy Leader of the Opposition, Shadow Spokesperson for Health & Labour
- 1986 - Recipient of the Peace Prize of the Danish Peace Foundation
- Former Chair of the United Nations Development Group
How to hire Helen Clark
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