Denise Young Smith

Executive in Residence at Cornell Tech; Former Vice President of Inclusion & Diversity at Apple

Travels From Travels From:
Ithaca, NY, USA
Speaking Fee Speaking Fee:
REQUEST BOOKING INFORMATION

Denise Young Smith Biography

Denise Young Smith is a former Apple executive who spent two decades in various HR roles including vice president of Worldwide Human Resources and Talent. She was responsible for attracting and retaining top talent, reporting directly to CEO Tim Cook. As a key member of the leadership team, she helped build Apple's retail organization, which welcomes over a million visitors daily. Her responsibilities extended to HR for Apple’s Worldwide Operations and Corporate Employee Relations teams. Part of her career at the tech giant was dedicated to overseeing a global effort for an inclusive and embracing culture and workforce, serving as Apple's vice president of Inclusion and Diversity. In addition to her contributions at Apple, Young also provided talent, HR, and management consulting expertise to early-stage businesses, including Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers portfolio companies, prior to her tenure at Apple.

Young's dedication to inclusivity in tech extends beyond her role at Apple. Currently, she is serving as the executive-in-residence at Cornell Tech, working with students to build awareness of inclusive leadership and diverse talent. Her work in this role represents her second stint in such a position at the university. Young is known for her commitment to leading diversity initiatives and making a positive impact on the next generation of business and tech leaders.

Her leadership and influence have been widely recognized. Young has been named a "Most Powerful Woman" by both Ebony Magazine and Black Enterprise. Business Insider listed her as one of the "100 Most Influential in Silicon Valley," and she was featured in Fortune's "Most Powerful Women" issue.

Aside from her career in tech and HR, Young is also an accomplished soprano who has performed in various recital halls, including Carnegie and SFJazz. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Communications and a master’s degree in Organizational Management from Grambling State University in Louisiana.

BOOK Denise Young Smith

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 03/22/2024.

Denise Young Smith Videos

  • SFJAZZ Board Chair Denise Young on Black History Month
  • Living a Creative Life with Denise Young Smith
  • Denise Young Smith at the 4th Annual Culture Shifting Awards

Denise Young Smith Books

  • When We Are Seen: How to Come Into Your Power--and Empower Others Along the Way
    When We Are Seen: How to Come Into Your Power--and Empower Others Along the Way

FAQs on booking Denise Young Smith

  • How do I book Denise Young Smith to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Denise Young Smith for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Denise Young Smith, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Denise Young Smith or any other speaker of your choice.
  • What are the speaker fees for Denise Young Smith

    Speaking fees for Denise Young Smith, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Denise Young Smith are for live events and for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Denise Young Smith, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Denise Young Smith speak about?

    Denise Young Smith is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Business, DEI, Diversity & Inclusion, Female Leadership, Human Resources, Innovation, Retail, Technology, Women, Women in Business, Women in Tech.
  • Where does Denise Young Smith travel from?

    Denise Young Smith generally travels from Ithaca, NY, USA, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Denise Young Smith’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Denise Young Smith for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Denise Young Smith for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Denise Young Smith or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.

Denise Young Smith is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Denise Young Smith for your event is available upon request. Denise Young Smith generally travels from Ithaca, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Candi Castleberry-Singleton, Barbara H. Whye, Gisel Ruiz, Wanda Hope and Bo Young Lee. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Denise Young Smith for an upcoming live or virtual event.

Tell us about your event!

During normal business hours, we respond to most inquiries within 4 hours.

  • Customized Service

    Our agents find the right fit for your event

  • Unparalleled Database

    Full access to all speakers & celebrities

  • One Stop Shopping

    A reliable and unbiased point of contact

  • Logistics Management

    Your personal Logistics Manager who takes care of all event details

This website is a resource for event professionals and strives to provide the most comprehensive catalog of thought leaders and industry experts to consider for speaking engagements. A listing or profile on this website does not imply an agency affiliation or endorsement by the talent.

All American Entertainment (AAE) exclusively represents the interests of talent buyers, and does not claim to be the agency or management for any speaker or artist on this site. AAE is a talent booking agency for paid events only. We do not handle requests for donation of time or media requests for interviews, and cannot provide celebrity contact information.

If you are the talent and wish to request a profile update or removal from our online directory, please submit a profile request form.

TOP