Chuck Leavell

Chuck Leavell has been the keyboardist for the Rolling Stones since 1982 and has played with Eric Clapton, the Allman Brothers Band, George Harrison, and dozens of other artists across a career spanning more than fifty years. When he is not on a world tour, he is managing Charlane Plantation, the tree farm in Georgia he has operated for decades, and advocating for sustainable forestry at the federal level.

Two Lives, One Philosophy

Leavell’s keynotes are built on the connection between his two careers, not as a curiosity but as a model. He argues that the principles of sustainable forestry, taking care of what sustains you, thinking beyond the next season, building something that outlasts you, are the same principles that apply to leadership, organizational culture, and long-term business strategy. His presentations are visually rich and emotionally resonant, rooted in a life that few speakers can match for range.

Author, Advocate, and Artist

Leavell authored Forever Green, a history and advocacy work on American forests, and co-founded The Mother Nature Network, a major environmental media platform. He has been named the Georgia Tree Farmer of the Year twice and received the Georgia Governor’s Award in the Arts. His keynotes cross naturally between environmental audiences, corporate sustainability programs, and leadership conferences where his perspective on stewardship offers something genuinely different.

Chuck Leavell keynotes are booked for events focused on environmental stewardship, sustainability, creative leadership, balancing multiple passions, and the long-term thinking that defines both great artistry and responsible land management.

Conservation

Stewardship and teamwork