ALEXANDRIA, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Worldwide Speakers Group (WWSG), one of the fastest-growing and most innovative lecture agencies in the world, announced that its senior team continues to grow significantly with the addition of Ms. Kristy Ballard Kalo, one of the most accomplished and respected global lecture agents in the industry. With 20+ years of experience, Ms. Kalo has made her mark as an influential advisor to the well-known thought leaders she represents and the elite global customers she serves. Partnering with Ms. Kalo complements WWSG’s unwavering commitment to excellence and its strong history of personalized customer service and direct access to the world's most significant thought leaders.

WWSG represents well-known thought leaders including former world leaders, business visionaries, and the most accomplished trailblazers today including CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta, Legendary and Renowned Photojournalist Annie Leibovitz, Former Secretary of the Treasury, Henry M. Paulson, Jr., Executive Director of the National Football League Players Association, DeMaurice Smith,Former Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper, Accomplished Historian and Visionary Niall Ferguson, Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich, and recent Vice Chairman of the Federal Reserve Stanley Fischer. Along with these powerful pioneers, WWSG also represents former White House Communications Director and Press Secretary Sean Spicer, award-winning National Geographic Photographer and Marine Biologist, Paul Nicklen, and ALS Champion and Mother of the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, Nancy Frates.

Bob Thomas, CEO of Worldwide Speakers Group: “Bringing on someone with Kristy’s experience and reputation in the lecture industry is an important step towards WWSG’s continued success. It energizes our commitment to successfully represent many significant individuals of our time, and to work with leading organizations around the globe. Kristy’s network of customers and knowledge of how to bring notable individuals to the marketplace will be an asset to our strong team.”

Kristy Kalo, appointed Senior Vice President of Sales, has managed high volume portfolios, and represented world leaders, award-winning journalists, and celebrity talent. Along with her invaluable leadership and marketing expertise, Ms. Kalo has provided consultative advice to Fortune 500 corporations, trade associations, and colleges and universities.

About WWSG

Worldwide Speakers Group (WWSG) is an innovative professional services firm dedicated to providing an unprecedented and unparalleled level of support, service and value in the global lecture industry. WWSG is honored to represent some of the world's most prominent and engaging keynote speakers such as Robert Zoellick, Sheila Bair, Carly Fiorina, Allen West, and Lady Carnarvon, among others. For more information, please visit wwsg.com