Anton Gunn is a sought-after leadership expert, speaker, and advisor who inspires audiences to lead authentically and build high-performing teams. A former senior advisor to President Barack Obama and a C-level healthcare executive, Anton has spent nearly three decades mastering the art of influence, communication, and organizational culture—skills essential for professional speakers striving to elevate their impact.

A trailblazer in his career, Anton made history as the first African American elected to the South Carolina Legislature from his district. As a keynote speaker and leadership consultant, he has helped global organizations like Microsoft, Pfizer, T-Mobile, Boeing, and Mercedes-Benz Vans to develop exceptional leaders and foster a World-Class Workplace Culture®.

Earning his CSP® in 2018, Anton’s presentations are renowned for blending magnetic stage presence with unforgettable storytelling. They leave audiences inspired and equipped with actionable strategies that drive measurable results. His professional work has been featured in Forbes, TIME, The Wall Street Journal, NPR, CNN, and Good Morning America. In 2021, Anton was recognized as one of the Ten Most Influential Minority Executives in Healthcare by Fierce Healthcare.

As a member of the Aspen Global Leadership Network and a former Harvard University Resident Fellow, Anton’s unique ability to combine academic rigor with real-world experience makes him a trusted resource for leaders across industries. When he’s not transforming organizations or delivering keynote presentations, Anton indulges his passion as an 80s and 90s Hip-Hop Historian—bringing the same energy and enthusiasm that defines his professional life.