Strategy Speakers

D. Shivakumar is a global business leader, Operating Partner at Advent International, and a former CEO of PepsiCo India. He is renowned for his work in driving digital transformation and brand turnaround in emerging markets. His success at Nokia—where he drove the brand from No. 71 to No. 1 in India—is a Harvard Business case study. His keynotes provide high-level insights on corporate strategy, portfolio transformation, and emerging market expansion for global organizations.

Jaspreet Bindra is a top global expert and the author of the bestsellers The Tech Whisperer and Winning With AI. He formerly led Digital Transformation for the Mahindra Group and was a Regional Director at Microsoft. A Cambridge University graduate in AI, Ethics, and Society, he is recognized as the inaugural “Digitalist of the Year” by Mint and SAP. His keynotes provide leaders with the strategic insights and methodologies to leverage Generative AI and other frontier technologies for accelerated economic growth and societal impact.

Subir Chowdhury is a renowned global expert on the Quality movement and the Chairman and CEO of ASI Consulting Group, which has helped hundreds of clients save billions of dollars. He is recognized by Thinkers50 as one of the world's most influential management thinkers. The author of 15 books, including the bestsellers The Ice Cream Maker and The Difference, his ideas are translated into over 20 languages. His keynotes provide leaders with the expertise, knowledge, and passion needed to implement the concept of “Quality is Everyone’s Business” (QIEB) and drive organizational excellence across the critical People, Planet, and Process (PPP) dimensions.

Dr. Ricardo Hausmann is a globally recognized economist, public official, and Professor at the Harvard Kennedy School. He is known for directing the Growth Lab, guiding nations on development strategy and economic diversification. A former Minister of Planning for Venezuela and the first Chief Economist of the IDB, his expertise is informed by high-stakes policy roles. His books, including The Atlas of Economic Complexity, provide unique insights into economic development and the global financial system.

Deep Kalra is one of India’s most successful entrepreneurs and the founder of MakeMyTrip.com, the country’s largest e-commerce travel business. He is a recognized pioneer in India's emerging e-commerce industry. A winner of numerous entrepreneurship awards, he is an active angel investor in the internet space and serves on the NASSCOM Executive Council. His keynotes provide actionable insights on Entrepreneurship, Management & Leadership, and what it takes to build a successful e-commerce business in a dynamic market like India.

Dr. Peter S. Fader is a Professor of Marketing at The Wharton School and a pioneer in using behavioral data to forecast purchasing trends. He is the co-founder of Theta Equity Partners and the only academic named to Advertising Age’s inaugural list of 25 Marketing Technology Trailblazers. His books, including the foundational Customer Centricity and The Customer Centricity Playbook, provide actionable strategies for businesses to focus on their right customers and maximize customer lifetime value. He is a highly sought-after keynote speaker on customer retention, the customer experience, and customer-centered strategy.

Peter Sheahan is the founder of Karrikins Group, a top-rated keynote speaker, and one of the world's 25 Most Influential Speakers (NSA Hall of Fame). He advises leaders at companies like Apple and Microsoft on growth and transformation. The author of seven books, including Matter and Flip, his philosophy is that commercial growth is dependent on the personal growth of its leaders. His keynotes provide actionable strategies for leaders to embrace courage, challenge the status quo, and take the intelligent risks required to solve higher-order business problems.

Joseph Grenny is a New York Times bestselling author of Crucial Conversations and Influencer. He is a leading expert on social influence, accountability, and mastering high-stakes interactions. His presentations, grounded in rigorous research, provide audiences with the practical tools to foster a culture of open dialogue and accountability. Grenny empowers leaders to transform the way they communicate, lead, and influence to achieve remarkable outcomes in both professional and personal spheres.

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.

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.

Adam Toporek is a leading Customer Experience (CX) thought leader and a third-generation entrepreneur. He is the author of Be Your Customer’s Hero and co-founder of the popular Crack the Customer Code podcast. He uses psychology, neuroscience, and behavioral economics to deliver actionable ideas focused on the human customer. His keynotes help organizations and entrepreneurs improve their customer experiences, leaving participants enthused and equipped with new tools for making their service best in class.

Steve Cadigan is a veteran global talent strategist, best known for scaling LinkedIn from 400 to 4,000 employees and guiding its talent strategy through its IPO. He is a leading expert on the Future of Work and winning the battle for talent. His philosophy centers on the conviction that a vibrant company culture is the greatest competitive advantage. He helps organizations reframe the employer-employee relationship to focus on growth and development, empowering employees to take ownership of their careers in an increasingly unpredictable world.

William Bissell is the Chairman of Fabindia, India’s largest craft-based retail platform. He is an award-winning social entrepreneur and an alumnus of Wesleyan University. He founded the Bhadrajun Artisans Trust on the Gandhian model and was awarded the Entrepreneur with Social Impact award by Forbes. His keynotes focus on social entrepreneurship, community ownership, and the radical rethinking needed to catalyze economic and social change in India.

Dorie Clark is a top global management thinker and the #1 Communication Coach, teaching at Duke and Columbia Business Schools. She is the Wall Street Journal bestselling author of four influential books, including The Long Game. Recognized as a "branding expert" by Fortune and the Associated Press, her work has been featured in the Harvard Business Review. Her keynotes provide strategic frameworks for reinventing yourself, making your work Stand Out, and focusing on The Long Game to achieve sustained professional success.

Pramod Bhasin is the founder and former CEO of Genpact, which he built from a subsidiary of GE Capital into an $8B publicly listed company. He is the pioneer of the Business Process Industry in India. A former Chairman of NASSCOM, he is a strategic advisor and co-founder of Asha Impact, focusing on social impact investments. His keynotes share firsthand lessons on managing diverse workforces, navigating adverse business environments, and the strategies for driving large-scale global transformation.

Pascal Finette is a serial entrepreneur and former executive at Google, eBay, and Mozilla. He is a strategic advisor and founder of be radical, a boutique advisory firm focused on accelerating change and future-robust business strategies. He was the Faculty Chair for Entrepreneurship and Open Innovation at Singularity University. His keynotes deliver a "zero tolerance for bullshit" message, inspiring leaders to tackle meaningful challenges and transform organizations using practical insights on exponential technology and future-robust business strategies.