Leslie G. Sarasin

President & CEO of FMI – The Food Industry Association

Travels From Travels From:
Arlington County, VA, USA
Speaking Fee Speaking Fee:
REQUEST BOOKING INFORMATION

Leslie G. Sarasin Biography

Leslie Sarasin serves as the President and Chief Executive Officer of FMI – The Food Industry Association. Under her leadership, FMI advocates for the food industry, addressing key issues that support its core mission of feeding and enriching society. The association's work has a broad reach, impacting over 100 million households across the United States and representing an $800 billion industry with nearly six million employees.

Prior to joining FMI, Sarasin spent 19 years at the American Frozen Food Institute, serving as president and CEO for the last nine of those years. She also held positions at the National Yogurt Association, Frozen Potato Products Institute, International Frozen Food Association, National Food Brokers Association, Crest International Corporation and Salomon Brothers. Sarasin holds a JD from the University of San Diego and a BA in economics from Smith College. Sarasin is admitted to practice law in California and the District of Columbia.

Sarasin's professional, social and personal commitments are reflected through service on the Boards of the U.S. Chamber, Partnership for a Healthier America, National Chamber Foundation, CMA Board of Advisors and Congressional Hunger Center. Additional leadership roles include membership on the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Committee of 100 and active participation in the International Women’s Forum of Washington, D.C.

Sarasin has been recognized multiple times among Supermarket News’ “Power Fifty,” Progressive Grocer’s list of “Top Women in Grocery” and Mass Market Retailer’s “Most Influential Women.” In 2021, Sarasin was named “Association CEO of the Year” by CEO Update.

BOOK Leslie G. Sarasin

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 10/21/2024.

Leslie G. Sarasin Videos

  • Leslie G. Sarasin - Milken Global Conference 2024
    Leslie G. Sarasin on The Future of Food Retail panel.
  • Leslie Sarasin Receives the 2021 Trade Association CEO of the Year
    The 2021 CEO Update Association Leadership Awards were presented recently and Leslie Sarasin, president and CEO of FMI—The Food Industry...

FAQs on booking Leslie G. Sarasin

  • How do I book Leslie G. Sarasin to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Leslie G. Sarasin 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 Leslie G. Sarasin, 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 Leslie G. Sarasin or any other speaker of your choice.
  • What are the speaker fees for Leslie G. Sarasin

    Speaking fees for Leslie G. Sarasin, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Leslie G. Sarasin are for live events and for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Leslie G. Sarasin, 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 Leslie G. Sarasin speak about?

    Leslie G. Sarasin is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Business, Business Leadership, Empowerment, Executive Leadership, Female Leadership, Food & Beverage, Government, Influential Women, Law, Leadership, Personal Growth, Retail, Women's Empowerment.
  • Where does Leslie G. Sarasin travel from?

    Leslie G. Sarasin generally travels from Arlington County, VA, 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 Leslie G. Sarasin’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Leslie G. Sarasin 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 Leslie G. Sarasin 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 Leslie G. Sarasin 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.

Leslie G. Sarasin is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Leslie G. Sarasin for your event is available upon request. Leslie G. Sarasin generally travels from Arlington County, VA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Florence Van Dyke, Jason Buechel, Irene Rosenfeld, Dr. Karen Hills Pruden and Jenny Johnson. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Leslie G. Sarasin 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