José Andrés
José Andrés at TED – A movement that everyone can get behind
José Andrés
WSB Exclusive Speaker
Chef, Restaurateur, Humanitarian
A creative culinary innovator and exemplary business leader, José Andrés inspires people across the globe with his dynamic vision and diverse projects aimed at making the world a better place through the power of food.
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Twice named one of Time Magazine’s “100 Most Influential People” and awarded “Outstanding Chef” and “Humanitarian of the Year” by the James Beard Foundation, Chef José Andrés is an internationally recognized culinary innovator, New York Times bestselling author, humanitarian, educator, and Emmy-winner television personality.
Born in Asturias and raised in Barcelona, José is credited with popularizing the tapas concept in America with his first restaurant, Jaleo, and is the Founder and Executive Chairman of José Andrés Group which currently operates nearly 40 restaurants. He has popularized Spanish culture and gastronomy on the airwaves with multiple hit TV programs, and formed José Andrés Media in 2021 to produce television series, books, podcasts, and digital content with a focus on food and culture-related storytelling.
In 2010, Andrés formed World Central Kitchen, a nonprofit organization that is first to the frontlines, providing meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises. His team served over 3.6 million meals to the people of Puerto Rico following Hurricane Maria. In response to the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, World Central Kitchen partnered with hundreds of restaurants and thousands of Ukrainians to prepare and serve hundreds of millions of meals to families across the country.
In 2023, Andrés founded the Global Food Institute at George Washington University in Washington DC, with the intent of enabling and producing cutting-edge research to create and improve domestic and global food policies, incubate and engineer innovative new technologies and entrepreneurial spirit, and lead critical conversations about the impact of food on the human race.
Andrés’ work has earned awards and distinctions including the 2017 Lifetime Achievement Award from the International Association of Culinary Professionals and the 2015 National Humanities Medal from President Barack Obama. Andrés was also named Washington Business Journal’s CEO of the Year in 2020 for his leadership and impact on the global business community and was awarded the Princesa de Asturias Foundation’s 2021 Concordia Prize for his humanitarian work.
José currently serves as the Co-Chair of President Biden’s Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition, and as a naturalized citizen originally from Spain, Andrés has also been a tireless advocate for immigration reform.
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Jimmy and Chef José Andrés Talk Puerto Rico’s Food and Recovery
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José Andrés with Martha Stewart at TIME 100
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José Andrés at SXSW 2018 – When charity seems to be redemption of the giver
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José Andrés at TED – A movement that everyone can get behind
José Andrés’ Speech Topics
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Changing the World Through the Power of Food
With a mission to change the world through the power of food, José Andrés has dedicated himself to not just feeding the few at his award-winning restaurants, but to feeding the many as well. Alongside his non-profit organization World Central Kitchen, Andrés works to find smart solutions to hunger and poverty around the world, focusing on health, education, and jobs. Beginning with his experience volunteering in Haiti after the 2010 earthquake, Andrés realized that food can be used to empower communities and strengthen economies. In an uplifting and inspirational presentation, Andrés shares stories and images from his travels, including the work he has done in promoting clean cookstove technology, improving kitchens in urban and rural schools, and launching culinary projects to create jobs and increase opportunities for families in Haiti and around the world.
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Creativity and Innovation for a Better Tomorrow
Described by The Wall Street Journal as “a force of nature, the Energizer Bunny, the Tasmanian Devil, and Luke Skywalker,” José Andrés is not your typical chef. The owner of an international company with 31 locations, 1,200 employees, and $150 million in annual revenue—and a sought-after TV icon, political activist, and Harvard professor—Andrés’ secret to success is being so passionate that he has no problem rolling up his sleeves and doing the heavy lifting himself. In a presentation full of edge-of-your-seat anecdotes, Andrés proves that a culture of innovation and creativity not only leads to personal and organizational success, but also a better tomorrow for all.
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Building an Innovative Global Brand
A creative visionary whose passion fueled the growth of some of the country’s most successful and trendsetting restaurants, José Andrés’ innovation and drive has propelled his business to phenomenal success in the U.S. and around the globe. In this candid presentation, Andrés shares with audiences his remarkable American success story, describing what it takes to make your vision a reality and foster a culture of creativity and innovation. Audiences will learn:
- How to move outside your comfort zones to achieve your goals
- The story behind Andrés’ remarkable rise from his immigrant roots to the peak of his profession
- How to revolutionize your business model by treating customers as partners rather than guests
Works by José Andrés
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Vegetables Unleashed: A Cookbook
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