Speaker Bio

Rudy Giuliani
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Giuliani Partners
Former Mayor, New York City

Gala Keynote Speaker
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Rudy Giuliani graduated from New York University Law School in 1968 and in 1970 he joined the office of the United States attorney. In 1981, Giuliani was named associate attorney general, the third highest position in the Department of Justice. In 1993, he was elected the 107th mayor of the City of New York, after a campaign focusing on quality of life, crime, business and education. In 1997 he was re-elected by a wide margin, carrying four out of New York City's five boroughs.

On September 11, 2001, America suffered the worst attack in its history when terrorists crashed planes into the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center. Tirelessly working to restore the city and the morale of its residents, Mayor Giuliani was widely lauded for his steady hand during frightening times. For his efforts, he was named Person of the Year by Time magazine, knighted by the Queen of England, dubbed "Rudy the Rock" by French President Jacques Chirac, and former first lady Nancy Reagan presented him with the Ronald Reagan Presidential Freedom Award.

Limited by New York City law to two terms as mayor, Rudy Giuliani founded Giuliani Partners in January, 2002, quickly establishing the professional services firm as a leader in fields including emergency preparedness, public safety, leadership during crises, corporate governance, and financial management. Drawing on his experience in turning a city described as ungovernable into a city that is now a worldwide example of good government and effective management, Giuliani was recognized in Spring 2002 as Consultant of the Year by Consulting magazine.