José Andrés
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José Andrés
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José Andrés
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.
Chef, Restaurateur, Humanitarian
Expertise In:
- Inspiring Lives
- Humanitarian Issues
- Innovation
- Philanthropy
- Customer Loyalty
Audience & Industry
- Associations
- Corporations
- The Service Industry
- Colleges and Universities
- The Professional Services Industry
One of TIME magazine’s most influential people in the world, José Andrés has captured the zeitgeist of a nation: not only as one of the most popular chefs in America, but with his dynamic personality and diverse projects aimed at making the world a better place.
One of TIME magazine’s most influential people in the world and one of the most popular chefs in America, José Andrés has infused his pure energy, brilliance, and fun into many of the world’s most trendsetting restaurants. Over the course of his trailblazing career, he has built a wildly successful multi-concept brand that reaches beyond borders.
A champion for the role of chefs in the debate on food policy, Andrés is called upon regularly to speak on a variety of issues revolving around hunger, food security, childhood nutrition education, clean cookstoves, international development, and agriculture. In 2014, he was awarded Refugees International’s McCall-Pierpaoli Humanitarian Award for his work in combating hunger worldwide. President Obama awarded Andrés a National Humanities Medal in 2015, the same year that the EY Entrepreneur of the Year Greater Washington named him a “Master Entrepreneur.” Profiled on 60 Minutes, Andrés regularly appears on Today and Top Chef, as well as NPR’s The Splendid Table and All Things Considered. His innovative minibar by José Andrés earned two Michelin stars in 2016. He is the only chef globally that has both a two-star Michelin restaurant and four Bib Gourmands. Andrés also teaches “Science and Cooking” at Harvard University as well as “The Sustainable Plate” at George Washington University, and has written widely read editorials for The Washington Post, National Geographic, and Eater on issues surrounding immigration, food policy, and international development.
Featured Videos
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José Andrés at TED - A movement that everyone can get behind
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José Andrés with Martha Stewart at TIME 100 - Be loud, a little crazy, and a little pretentious
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José Andrés at SXSW 2018 - When charity seems to be redemption of the giver
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Jimmy and Chef José Andrés Talk Puerto Rico's Food and Recovery
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José Andrés at Food Tank Summit - Thinking outside the box within the food industry
Featured Experiences
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
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.
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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