Asheesh Advani
Global Keynote Speaker, President & CEO of JA Worldwide, and Co-Author of Modern Achievement
About
Dr. Asheesh Advani is a sought-after keynote speaker, known for his powerful insights and inspiring delivery. He has spoken at major venues, including Fortune 500 corporate events, the Great Hall of the People in China, the United Nations, and leading universities.
Dr. Advani has also led impactful workshops at top technology conferences (like Collision and Web Summit), leadership forums (such as Linkage GILD and the Drucker Global Forum), and educational gatherings (including Bett and the Global Education and Skills Forum). With a DPhil from Oxford University, he frequently speaks at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, where he has served as Co-Chair of WEF regional conferences and advisory boards. Currently, he is on the Stewardship Board of the WEF’s Center for New Economy and Society.
Since 2015, Dr. Advani has led JA Worldwide, one of the largest NGOs dedicated to entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and work readiness, as President and CEO. Under his leadership, JA Worldwide has been ranked as one of the ten most impactful NGOs globally and was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize.
In 2024, Dr. Advani co-authored Modern Achievement with leadership expert Marshall Goldsmith. This book redefines achievement for modern leaders and has been lauded by Dr. Jim Yong Kim, 12th President of the World Bank, as “destined to be a modern classic.” Dr. Advani holds degrees from the Wharton School and Oxford University, where he was a Commonwealth Scholar.
Key Topics
Self-Efficacy: The One Skill That is Needed for the Future of Work
Modern Achievement: A New Approach to Setting and Achieving Goals
Leadership 101
Fixed-Flexible-Freestyle: A Framework for Collaboration
Review
"Asheesh Advani delivered an excellent keynote speech at the BRITE conference at Columbia Business School. He is an inspirational, approachable, and humble presenter who shares relatable stories with actionable advice. His authenticity resonated deeply with the multicultural and international audience, fostering a genuine connection. I highly recommend Asheesh for keynote speaking opportunities.”— Jenny Fernandez, Columbia Business School
