Chris J. Anderson

Chris Anderson has been the curator of TED since 2001, overseeing its growth into a global platform for sharing ideas.

Under his leadership, TED's mission of "ideas worth spreading" has reached billions of viewers worldwide.

Anderson has played a crucial role in shaping TED's format and expanding its reach through initiatives like TEDx and TED-Ed.

His background includes founding Future Publishing and running a non-profit foundation.

As an author and speaker himself, Anderson draws on his extensive experience with TED to provide insights on effective public speaking and idea dissemination.