Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Speakers

Dr. Fons Trompenaars is a leading expert and consultant on cultural diversity and corporate culture, whose foundational book, Riding the Waves of Culture, has been translated into various languages. Named a top management consultant by Business Magazine, he helps global leaders solve complex cultural issues critical to increasing global growth and efficiency. His keynotes provide actionable strategies for navigating the 7 dimensions of culture and building truly high-performance organizations.

Briana Scurry is a National Soccer Hall of Fame inductee, World Cup Champion, and two-time Olympic Gold Medalist. She is recognized as one of the first openly gay and African American professional athletes in her sport. Her career, which includes the iconic penalty kick save that won the 1999 FIFA World Cup, is a powerful story of resilience. Her best-selling memoir, My Greatest Save, and the documentary The Only detail her journey, including her dedication to advocating for increased awareness for traumatic brain injuries (TBI) since her retirement.

Wema Hoover is a highly influential global leader and former Chief Diversity Officer at Google, Pfizer, and Sanofi. She is an expert in leveraging DEI to drive organizational and cultural transformation. Her keynotes provide practical tools for leaders on topics like Reframing Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, EQ & Inclusion, and Building Diverse Talent Pipelines. She is committed to helping organizations embrace difference for enhanced innovation and to drive sustainable well-being and mental health practices.

Amit Sircar is the Managing Director of Microsoft Global Services India and a senior executive with over 30 years of experience in the global IT industry. He advises organizations on strategic growth and global transformation. As a keynote speaker, his sessions—delivered at prestigious institutions like Harvard, IIM, and ISB—cover crucial topics including Digital Transformation, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and the intricacies of Building Global Teams that Succeed.

Risha Grant is a leading expert in DEI and a captivating motivational speaker, known for her unique bias-busting process that leads audiences to Radical Acceptance. She is a recognized top HR and powerful woman leader. Her background—as a CEO, entrepreneur, and former Division 1 athlete—gives her a distinct perspective on team dynamics. Her keynotes provide executives, politicians, and academic directors with concrete advice on how to lead, manage, and behave more inclusively in business and drive sustainable cultural transformation.