Bertrand Badré keynotes in Dubai and Abu Dhabi
Bertrand Badré – Reimagining Finance for a Sustainable World
Bertrand Badré is one of the most influential figures in global finance. Former Group CFO of Crédit Agricole and Société Générale, and Managing Director of the World Bank, he has navigated the world’s most critical economic crises from the front lines.
From the creation of the euro to the 2008 financial meltdown, from advising President Chirac on global taxation and health financing to playing a key role in the adoption of the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Climate Agreement, Bertrand’s impact spans governments, markets, and institutions.
He is the founder and CEO of Blue Like an Orange Sustainable Capital, a private investment fund focused on emerging markets aligned with the SDGs. Author of the acclaimed book “Can Finance Save the World?”, with forewords by Emmanuel Macron and Gordon Brown, he champions a new vision of finance that serves people, planet, and prosperity.
Bertrand is also a regular speaker on global platforms such as TEDx, the G20, major universities, and media outlets across the world.
Notable Achievements
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Senior advisor at the French Ministry of Finance during the creation of the euro
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Investment banker in London and NYC through the dot-com bubble, 9/11, and subprime crisis
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Advisor to President Jacques Chirac (G8, GAVI, international air ticket tax for health financing)
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Group CFO of Crédit Agricole and Société Générale during the 2008 financial crisis
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Managing Director and Group CFO of the World Bank during SDG adoption and Paris Agreement
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Led the “Billions to Trillions” initiative – a cornerstone of sustainable finance
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Founder of Blue Like an Orange, an SDG-focused investment firm
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Chairman of the advisory board of Project Syndicate and regular media contributor
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Frequent global keynote speaker (US, Europe, Africa, Middle East, Asia)
Language spoken by the keynote speaker:
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English
- French
Key Themes & Expertise
Sustainable Finance: Redefining the role of finance as a tool to serve people, planet, and long-term prosperity.
Global Governance: Drawing on firsthand experience with the G7, G20, and World Bank to shape multilateral cooperation and financial regulation.
Economic Resilience: Sharing insights from leading institutions through the eurozone crisis, subprime collapse, and global recovery.
Impact Investing: Advancing the Sustainable Development Goals through targeted investments in emerging markets.
Climate Finance: Addressing the intersection of finance and climate policy, with deep involvement in the Paris Agreement and SDG implementation.
Bertrand Badré’s keynotes deliver a rare combination of high-level economic insight and grounded, human-focused financial strategy. His unique career across public institutions, global banks, and international diplomacy offers audiences a 360° perspective on how finance can (and must) evolve.
From executive leaders to changemakers, attendees leave his sessions equipped with a clear vision of responsible capitalism, practical pathways for sustainable investment, and renewed belief in finance as a force for good.
