Rishad Tobaccowala, global business strategist and best-selling author, helps organizations reinvent, stay relevant, and thrive in times of constant change.
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Top rated!A globally recognized thought leader, award-winning innovator, and best-selling author, Rishad Tobaccowala helps organizations reinvent themselves to thrive amid disruption. Named one of TIME’s “Marketing Innovators” and inducted into the Advertising Hall of Fame, he combines four decades of strategic leadership with actionable insights on change, the future of work, and human-centered growth. Trusted by Fortune 500 firms and global brands, his keynotes empower leaders to balance data with humanity, embrace transformation, and build resilient organizations prepared for tomorrow.
Keynote Speaker Rishad Tobaccowala is a globally recognized business strategist, innovator, and advisor with over four decades of experience helping organizations, leaders, and teams reinvent themselves to stay relevant in rapidly changing times. Named by TIME magazine as one of five global “Marketing Innovators” and inducted into the prestigious Advertising Hall of Fame, Rishad brings unmatched expertise in transformation, innovation, and the future of work.
As the best-selling author of Restoring the Soul of Business and the newly released Re-Thinking Work, Rishad is celebrated for showing leaders how to balance the power of data with the importance of human insight. His thought leadership reaches over 30,000 executives weekly through his widely read newsletter, making him one of the most trusted voices in guiding organizations through disruption.
Rishad’s keynote speeches empower executives to embrace change, cultivate modern leadership, and unlock sustainable growth. Having advised Fortune 500 companies, global platforms like Google and Meta, and leading financial, retail, and pharmaceutical firms, he translates high-level strategy into actionable insights that inspire immediate impact.
When you book Rishad Tobaccowala for your event, you gain more than a keynote — you gain a roadmap for thriving in the age of transformation. His unique ability to connect trends, technology, and talent ensures that audiences leave equipped with tools to drive relevance, innovation, and long-term success.
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Rishad never gets to the fringe of things. Rishad’s greatest strength as a speaker is he always tells people what they NEED to hear, especially when they DON’T WANT to hear it.
Mike DonahueAssociation of National Advertisers
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The Rishad Effect was in full force. Perspectives broadened, truths revealed, and minds blown. How do I keep him from talking to anyone else so only we get the benefit?
Doug Ryan. PresidentRR Donnelly Digital
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Tobaccowala provides timely perspective and practical advice on the key leadership challenge of the next decade: how to let meaning and purpose guide algorithms vs. blindly following them.
David Kenny, CEONielsen Holdings
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In a world that’s become increasingly digital and data-driven, the power of creativity and storytelling, and forging a genuine human connection, has never been more important. In this book—a must-read for all leaders—Rishad provides an insightful playbook for balancing the analytical and intuitive sides of business, to create more meaningful connections with customers.
Shantanu Narayen, Chairman and CEOAdobe Inc.
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Rishad has built a ‘hall of fame’ career on his ability to see the future, provide sage advice, and help create multiple disruptive companies. Restoring the Soul of Business is a masterful summary of his journey, with great stories and practical advice that will serve people well in work and in life.
Jeffrey J. Jones II, President & CEO, H&R Block; former President, Uber; former Chief Marketing OfficerTarget
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Since I got to know Rishad (more than fifteen years ago), I have always been impressed by his intuitive and genuine understanding of the digital world. This book is a must-read for all those who want to understand the world we live in and be successful in the future.
Maurice Lévy, Chairman of the Supervisory BoardPublicis Groupe
Workshop by Rishad Tobaccowala:
Every organization and leader is grappling with how to ensure they and their companies remain relevant in changing times. This workshop identifies the four forces that are driving change so one can better understand the challenges and opportunities. Explains how the talent terrain has transformed and then identifies the six keys to ensure that companies can win change.
Workshop by Rishad Tobaccowala:
Having a great product/service is necessary to generate revenue but is not sufficient. To truly win companies need to understand that every person is a salesperson, and the keys are 1) how to tell a differentiated story; 2) how to re-think presentations so they are no longer presentations; and, 3) ensure one understands and delivers on customer needs.
Workshop by Rishad Tobaccowala:
Cultures and talent will matter even more in the future. But few understand what culture is and how the talent terrain has transformed. This workshop identifies and discusses the four keys to culture, how to better understand the future of workplace and talent scape and how to ensure that every individual soars through feedback.
Workshop by Rishad Tobaccowala:
We have entered the Third Connected Age where a combination of AI, Web 3, Block chain and 5G will completely transform business and society as well as every aspect of work. Learn what these forces are. Why AI is under hyped, and Web 3 is very much alive. Most importantly what are the steps so that each team member is “up to tomorrow.”
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