Keith Kirkwood
Chairman, GIFT Global Initiative
Keith Kirkwood is a distinguished U.S. diplomat, social impact strategist, and Chairman of GIFT Global Initiative—a humanitarian diplomacy organization operating in over 30 countries. As Global Representative to a UAE Royal Family Private Office, he bridges business and diplomacy by advancing social investment, foreign aid, and sustainable development through strategic public-private partnerships. A two-time mixed martial arts world champion turned international peacebuilder, Amb. Kirkwood has led humanitarian missions in war zones, brought solar energy and clean water to underserved regions, and delivered healthcare and education initiatives across Africa, Asia, and the Americas. He is also a recipient of the Pan African Humanitarian Award and the Gandhi Peace Ambassador Award.
