Jean Oelwang

Jean Oelwang is the founding CEO and President of Virgin Unite. She is well-known for her work partnering with organizations to unite people, spur collaboration, and create opportunities for a better world. She is also the author of the book Partnering: Forge the Deep Connections That Make Great Things Happen. Jean Oelwang is available to be hired for corporate and private events. She is also well-known for her keynote and motivational speaking. Additionally, her husband Chris Waddell is also a keynote speaker. Contact the Mollie Plotkin Group today to inquire about Jean Oelwang’s fees.

Want to book Jean Oelwang for an event?

Contact MPG at (215) 995-0905 to book Jean Oelwang for corporate or private events, keynotes, workshops, or virtual appearances. Our agency will work directly with your organization and our keynote speakers to create an unforgettable event.

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Many of the world’s most successful individuals possess a hidden strength. Surprisingly, it’s not their experience or technical knowledge, but their ability to form strong partnerships.

As President and founding CEO of Virgin Unite, Jean Oelwang has worked with endless extraordinary individuals. Accordingly, she has observed how they cultivate meaningful connections in both their professional and personal lives. In fact, she has spent over 15 years working with some of the world’s greatest partnerships. Together, partners not only become better versions of themselves, but they multiply their positive impact on the world.

Before pioneering Virgin Unite, Jean was the joint CEO of Virgin Mobile in Australia. Specifically, she spent 17 years leading mobile phone companies in South Africa, Bulgaria, Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia, and the US.

Since then, Jean has partnered with several global initiatives including:

• The Elders – An independent group of global leaders, founded by Nelson Mandela, working for peace, justice, human rights, and sustainability.
• The B Team – A collective of high-profile business executives creating a new form of leadership to build a better world.
• The Carbon War Room – A nonprofit, now merged with the RMI, focused on accelerating the adoption of low-carbon business solutions.
• And many more!

Now, Jean is hired as a keynote speaker, educating people on the principles that allow organizations to catalyze their growth.

To hire Jean Oelwang for an event, contact the Mollie Plotkin Group with the proposed event date, location, audience size, event format and program goals. Jean Oelwang is available for corporate events, conferences, leadership meetings, private events, workshops, fireside chats and virtual programs.

After receiving your request, a Mollie Plotkin Group booking agent will review Jean Oelwang’s availability, discuss the event details and get back to you within 48 hours with next steps for securing Jean Oelwang for your program.

The cost to book Jean Oelwang depends on the event date, location, format, audience size and scope of the appearance. Speaking fees may vary for keynote speeches, workshops, fireside chats, private events, corporate meetings and virtual programs.

For the most accurate Jean Oelwang booking fee, contact the Mollie Plotkin Group with your event details. Our team will help confirm availability, pricing and the best format for your event.

Presentations and workshops tailored for you.

Whether you’re creating a diverse team, thinking of building a large-scale collaboration, or helping your existing team work better together, Jean can create a workshop or presentation to match your needs. Some examples of potential themes: Here are some examples of potential themes:

1. Collective Flourishing – What does it look like? Introduction to the Six Degrees.
2. Collaboration Design Principles – Explore the six design principles through the stories from some of the greatest collective human achievements.
3. Partnership Wonder – Select one of our incredible 60+ partnerships to have a conversation about what makes their relationship flow.
4. Go Deep – Dive into one or more of the Six Degrees. Learn the 12 tips for celebrating friction. Explore the magnetic moments that keep people connected. Practice the six virtues in the ecosystem.