Leadership Speakers

Caroline Miller is a 9x bestselling author and one of the world’s leading experts on the science of goal setting and “good grit.” She is a pioneer of Positive Psychology and a highly sought-after executive coach. Her influential books, including The Happiness Advantage and Getting Grit, bring research-based, tangible strategies for success. Her keynotes, including a viral TEDx talk, provide audiences with the BRIDGE methodology to close the gap between ambitious objectives (OKRs) and actionable key performance indicators (KPIs).

David Mead is a leading organizational facilitator who uses mentalism and popular psychology to deliver a profound message on human behavior and corporate effectiveness. He is a first-class honors graduate and an award-winning business researcher. His talks, which are often co-authored with clients to incorporate their mission and strategy, focus on improving company culture and responsibility. He provides delegates with a proven toolkit to dramatically and sustainably improve their performance, emphasizing that “Without true ownership and accountability, no growth will occur.”

Arun Maira is a respected leader and former Member of the Planning Commission of India. He is a best-selling author and a globally experienced expert in management, leadership, and public policy in India. With a career spanning leadership roles in the Tata Group, ADL, BCG, and the Planning Commission, he provides a unique perspective on Politics & Policy and Finance & Economy. His keynotes offer strategic blueprints for Management & Leadership and for achieving India's ambitious growth goals.

Major Devender Pal Singh is India's first blade runner and a celebrated Kargil War hero who overcame severe injury to become an international athlete. He has completed 26 half marathons, including three in extreme high-altitude conditions. He is the founder of "The Challenging Ones," a group dedicated to shifting the perception of differently-abled persons in society. His keynotes, delivered globally, share his never-say-die attitude and provide powerful motivation to follow one's passion and achieve goals despite all odds.

Victor Küppers is a celebrated motivational speaker, consultant, and champion of human dignity. He advises major corporations in Spain and Latin America on building commercial success through human values. With a PhD in humanities, he teaches business management and emotional intelligence at the university level. His presentations, grounded in his bestselling books like The Attitude Effect, celebrate joy, enthusiasm, and passion as the core drivers of employee engagement and professional performance.

Bill Benjamin is a leading expert in Emotional Intelligence and a partner at IHHP. He uniquely combines 25 years of senior leadership experience in the technology industry with advanced degrees in Mathematics and Computer Science. He is a contributor to the New York Times bestselling book Performing Under Pressure. His high-energy keynotes, grounded in brain science and personal anecdotes, help analytical audiences like surgeons, U.S. Marines, and NASA engineers overcome barriers to reaching their full potential.

Ajay Chaturvedi is a global thought leader and entrepreneur who co-founded HarVa XPO, the world's first all-women rural BPO. A WEF Young Global Leader, he is a renowned speaker on strategy, philosophy, and the Kullhad Economy. An alumnus of BITS Pilani and the Wharton School, his keynotes provide a strategic blueprint for entrepreneurship and cultural change. He inspires audiences to move from passive listening to active reflection, encouraging them to find the profound truths hidden in plain sight.

Vijay Shekhar Sharma is the Founder and CEO of Paytm and the architect of its successful 2021 IPO. He is a pioneer in India's mobile payments revolution, responsible for innovations like QR codes and the Soundbox. Named one of Time Magazine’s 100 most influential people in the world, he is an active angel investor in fintech and e-commerce. His keynotes provide a strategic roadmap for digital transformation, financial inclusion, and leveraging AI to build high-growth, disruptive tech ventures in emerging markets.

Prithvi Shergill is a highly experienced Human Capital Strategist and the former Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) at HCL Technologies. He is a committed builder of inclusive, high-impact organizations. With over 35 years of experience, including a former partnership at Accenture, he advises on business strategy, digital transformation, and cultural alignment. His expertise focuses on leveraging digital and AI tools thoughtfully to support scale, access, and equity within organizations.

Jamling Tenzing Norgay is the son of Everest pioneer Tenzing Norgay and a conqueror of the summit himself. He is the founder of Tenzing Norgay Adventures and a renowned mountaineering expert. His talks blend his personal summit story with the pioneering saga of his father and Sir Edmund Hillary, inspiring audiences with tremendous resilience and hope. His keynotes stress the necessity of self-reliance, teamwork, and adaptability in the face of insurmountable odds and extreme uncertainty.

Ajay Bijli is the pioneering founder of PVR Cinemas, which he grew into India’s largest multiplex chain. He is a Harvard Business School alumnus and a recipient of the E&Y Entrepreneurial Award. Recognized as a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum, he is an expert in business strategy, innovation, and retail transformation. His keynotes share the story of PVR's explosive growth and how to successfully disrupt an established industry.

Mohinder Amarnath is a legendary former Indian cricketer and the Player of the Final in India’s historic 1983 Cricket World Cup victory. Widely recognized as the best Indian batsman against fast bowling, he received the C. K. Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award. His talks share powerful lessons on resilience, mental fortitude, and achieving success in high-pressure environments.

Vinita Bali is a top global business leader, former CEO of Britannia Industries Ltd., and a former Corporate Officer at The Coca-Cola Company. She is an expert in global strategy and brand transformation. She led the transformation of Britannia Industries, quadrupling its revenue and steering the company toward a health and nutrition course. Her keynotes provide a global and pragmatic perspective on marketing, brand strategy, and leadership, with a specific focus on corporate responsibility and addressing global malnutrition issues.

Jon Matonis is the former Executive Director of the Bitcoin Foundation and a leading global authority on virtual currencies and e-money instruments such as Bitcoin. He is a columnist for Forbes Magazine and American Banker, and his work on digital cash has been published by the London School of Economics. His keynotes provide unmatched insights into bitcoin processing, compliance, and risk management for financial institutions and governments globally.

Shawn Callahan is the Founder of Anecdote, the world’s largest business storytelling enterprise, and an award-winning author. Leveraging decades of experience in technology at firms like Oracle and IBM, he is a leading expert on the human factors that accelerate organizational success and leadership effectiveness. The author of Putting Stories to Work, Callahan provides actionable methodologies for leaders and sellers to connect, inspire action, and drive growth. His work helps major global companies streamline communication and achieve business goals by making narrative a core component of their strategy.

Bipin Preet Singh is the Co-Founder and CEO of MobiKwik, a leading digital banking platform serving millions of Indians. An alumnus of IIT Delhi in Electrical Engineering, he is a pioneer of the Digital Payments landscape in India. His career includes roles as a Platform Architect at Intel and Nvidia before founding MobiKwik in 2009. His talks draw on his experience in scaling new products, building credit underwriting and insurance cross-sell, and achieving distribution muscle to 100 million customers in India.

Ireena Vittal is among India's most recognized consultants, a former Partner at McKinsey & Co., and a leading advisor on sustainable growth and digital transformation. She serves on the boards of major global companies, including Diageo PLC and Godrej Consumer. Her keynotes focus on defining dynamic growth portfolios, digital transformation, and empathetic leadership, drawing on her expertise in both developed and emerging markets.

Sharmila Tagore is a legendary Indian film actress, Padma Bhushan recipient, and an influential social activist. She has won three National Film Awards and two Filmfare Awards for her performances. She served as the Goodwill Ambassador for UNICEF India, where she helped raise awareness about HIV/AIDS and its impact on children. Her keynotes focus on social welfare, philanthropy, and leveraging her platform to drive meaningful change for vulnerable communities.