Our Speakers

Dr. Naresh Trehan is a world-renowned surgeon and the Founder/CMD of Medanta-The Medicity, a leading multi-super specialty institute. He has personally performed over 48,000 open heart surgeries. A recipient of the Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri, he is a former President of the International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery. His expertise is crucial for organizations seeking insights into healthcare innovation, leadership, and scaling high-quality medical services.

Dietmar Dahmen is a leading futurist and creative strategist, known for high-profile executive roles at BBDO and Ogilvy. He now advises global clients on disruptive market strategies and innovation. As a speaker, he is renowned for his high-voltage presentations that blend humor, energy, and disruptive demos (sometimes involving motorbikes or chainsaws) to inspire audiences. His core message is that businesses must embrace change, take risks, and destroy the "pillows of comfort" to find opportunities hiding in plain sight.

Kunal Shah is the founder and CEO of CRED (valued at $2 billion) and the co-founder of Freecharge (acquired by Snapdeal for over $400 million). He is a pivotal figure in India's fintech revolution. A highly successful serial entrepreneur and angel investor in over 200 companies (including Razorpay and Unacademy), his work is rooted in a deep grasp of consumer behavior and market trends. His keynotes offer invaluable guidance on entrepreneurship, innovation, and scaling startups in dynamic markets.

Capt. Raghu Raman is India's most popular motivational speaker, former CEO of the National Intelligence Grid, and a Distinguished Fellow at Observer Research Foundation. With a career spanning the Indian Army, major corporates (Mahindra, Reliance), and Government, he provides a potent blend of Strategy to Execution and Compelling Communication. His keynotes, watched by millions, help leaders navigate complexity and bring about transformations in large enterprises.

Harper Reed is a highly successful entrepreneur and the former CTO of the Obama 2012 Campaign, where he pioneered the use of technology in politics. He is a Fellow at the MIT Media Lab and a leading expert on e-commerce and cybersecurity. His talks cover building creative teams, nurturing a startup mindset, and the impact of digital technology on business. He provides actionable insights for leaders by codifying a path forward through processes and protocols, all grounded in his experience with startups, PayPal, and the Obama campaign.

Devdutt Pattanaik is a renowned mythologist and speaker who uses Indian and World mythology as a toolkit to understand business, leadership, and life. He has authored over 50 books and 1000 newspaper columns. His TV shows Business Sutra and Devlok are pathbreaking. His key philosophy for business is that successful leadership is about paying attention to the "other" and ensuring that individual and corporate beliefs are congruent to avoid disharmony and disruption.

Henk Rogers is the founder of The Tetris Company and an industry pioneer who successfully negotiated for the global rights to Tetris, making it one of the most popular video games of all time. His story is the subject of the 2023 Apple TV+ film, Tetris. Today, he is a leading sustainability advocate, founding the Blue Planet Foundation and the Blue Planet Alliance to help island communities transition to 100 percent renewable energy. As a keynote speaker, he provides unique insights into entrepreneurship, technological innovation, and driving large-scale, positive global impact.

Aadit Palicha is the Co-founder and CEO of Zepto, the platform that pioneered 10-minute grocery delivery in India. The company has secured significant funding and reached a valuation of $7 billion in 2025. His success, including his selection as one of Forbes India's 30 Under 30, is a testament to youthful ambition and bold risk-taking. His keynotes provide insights into market disruption, hyper-local logistics, and the strategy required to scale an e-commerce business to unicorn status.

Thomas Kolditz is a retired Brigadier General and a leading expert on leadership and crisis management. He is the founding Director of the Doerr Institute for New Leaders at Rice University and the author of the influential book, In Extremis Leadership, which distills the principles of leadership from high-stakes environments. A highly sought-after keynote speaker, Kolditz provides a practical and powerful framework for leading in times of uncertainty. He speaks on crisis leadership, resilience, and the importance of a clear and decisive leadership style. His talks are essential for leaders and teams looking to improve their ability to navigate change and manage pressure.

T. V. Mohandas Pai is the former CFO of Infosys (17 years) and a leading veteran in finance, IT, and regulatory policy. He is a recipient of the Padma Shri (2015). He currently chairs Aarin Capital and multiple SEBI Committees. His influence spans the financial sector, where he served on the boards of the SEBI and NSE, and in philanthropy, where he is a founder-trustee of the Akshaya Patra Foundation.

Brian Solis is the Head of Global Innovation at ServiceNow and a leading digital analyst who has studied the effects of emerging technology on business and society for three decades. He has a loyal online audience of over 700,000. As an award-winning author of eight bestsellers, including X: The Experience When Business Meets Design, his work helps leaders develop digital transformation and innovation strategies. His keynotes provide actionable insights on “Lifescaling” to overcome digital distraction, spark creativity, and enable businesses to adapt to connected markets from the inside out.

Anil Kumble is a legendary former Captain of the Indian cricket team, an ICC Hall of Fame inductee, and one of the world's highest wicket-taking spinners in Test history (619 wickets). His career is a testament to hard work and perseverance, where he famously relied on pace and accuracy rather than spin. His keynotes share team anecdotes and lessons on Management & Leadership, leaving audiences charged to take on life with a never say die attitude and a clear understanding of the power of a calming, focused presence.

Farhan Akhtar is an award-winning Bollywood multi-hyphenate—an actor, director, writer, and singer. He is the co-founder of the successful production banner Excel Entertainment. His directorial debut, Dil Chahta Hai, won him his first National Award and gained cult status, influencing a generation of filmmakers. His keynotes share insights into creative problem-solving, mindset, and the strategies required to achieve excellence across multiple creative domains.

Andrés Oppenheimer is a Pulitzer Prize winner and the Latin American editor and columnist for The Miami Herald. He is a leading expert on Latin American affairs, global economics, and geopolitics. His recent book, Basta de Historias!, draws comparisons between Latin America's focus on the past and countries making great progress in education and technology. His keynotes provide highly insightful analysis on globalization, economic development, and the political and financial challenges facing the Americas.

Gurcharan Das is the former CEO of Procter & Gamble India and a bestselling author of a trilogy on Indian philosophy, including India Unbound and The Difficulty of Being Good. An alumnus of Harvard University and a columnist for The Times of India, his work explores the link between ancient wisdom and modern management. His keynotes provide senior executives with unique insights into organizational setups, leadership, and ethical decision-making to foster growth in a complex global environment.

Dr. Mario Alonso Puig is a former surgeon, a renowned executive coach, and a global speaker who applies his deep understanding of the human being to leadership and organizational performance. He is an expert in high-performance teams, change management, communication, and creativity, having delivered courses and coaching sessions in over 25 countries. His work helps organizations build commercial success on a foundation of health, well-being, and happiness for their employees.

General V.P. Malik is an acclaimed war hero and the former Chief of the Army Staff, renowned for leading Operation ‘Vijay’ at Kargil in 1999. He is a recipient of the Param Vishishta Seva Medal, India’s highest national award for distinguished military services. He currently advises several corporate boards as an independent director, translating his deep experience in army strategy, discipline, and welfare into corporate leadership. His keynotes motivate audiences to strike at their goals like soldiers do, emphasizing principles of unyielding discipline, leadership, and strategic execution.

Dr. Ian Goldin is an Oxford University Professor and a leading expert on globalization and megatrends. He is a former Vice President of the World Bank and served as Economic Advisor to Nelson Mandela. The author of 25 books, including Terra Incognita and The Butterfly Defect, his data-driven insights provide a strategic blueprint for building resilience and transforming turbulence into a force for progress. He advises industries on navigating global volatility and fostering the agility needed to thrive amidst rapidly changing landscapes.