Ashish is a celebrated serial entrepreneur and philanthropist. He started his first business in 1996 at the age of 15 with a $5,000 loan. Since then, Ashish and his family have driven the growth of the company from a small IT business in Uganda to the globally recognized multi-sector investment... Read more
Ashish is a celebrated serial entrepreneur and philanthropist. He started his first business in 1996 at the age of 15 with a $5,000 loan. Since then, Ashish and his family have driven the growth of the company from a small IT business in Uganda to the globally recognized multi-sector investment group that exists today. Through its businesses and investments, the family now created a presence across 26 African countries in sectors spanning technology, manufacturing, real estate and financial services.
Ashish is passionate about enabling, empowering and inspiring young entrepreneurs and women entrepreneurs. In 2009, he launched the families Foundation to foster and support emerging entrepreneurs through mentorship, Mara Mentor is a free online global platform that connects emerging entrepreneurs with business leaders and industry experts. The family’s vision is to create a self-sustaining Africa through entrepreneurship.
in 2012, Ashish was appointed a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum (WEF) in recognition of his success and leadership in driving social and economic change in Africa. Ashish advises several heads of state in Sub- Saharan Africa and is a member of the World Economic Forum’s Global Future Council on Entrepreneurship.
In 2013, Ashish was listed in the Fortune magazine’s 40 under 40 list globally. In 2015, Ashish was appointed Chair of the United Nations Foundation’s Global Entrepreneurs Council. His business was also awarded the Boldness in Business award by FT and ArcelorMittal.
In 2016, Ashish was awarded Esquire Middle East Man of the Year. In 2017, Ashish was appointed Chair of the Presidential Youth Advisory Group at the African Development Bank. In 2019, Ashish was named African Leadership Person of the Year for Employment Generation. In 2024, Ashish was named as one of the Most Influential People of African Descent.
Ashish truly believes that by ‘doing good’ you will ‘do well’. His Spiritual Leader: Morari Bapu has a huge influence on his life, whose teaching is; Truth, Love & Compassion. Ashish’s current focus is how to in a self-sustainable and scalable way solve meaningful financial inclusion & digital inclusion.
You can book Ashish Thakkar through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Ashish's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Ashish Thakkar's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Ashish tailored to your event.
Ashish Thakkar speaks on Africa, Future & Technology, Leadership, Leadership & Motivation. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Ashish to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Ashish Thakkar for events worldwide, subject to Ashish's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Ashish Thakkar is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Ashish can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Ashish Thakkar on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Ashish can offer.
Ashish Thakkar delivers keynotes in English. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Ashish Thakkar's areas of expertise include Africa, Future & Technology, Leadership, Leadership & Motivation. To get a clear sense of Ashish's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
Ashish Thakkar can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Africa, Future & Technology, Leadership, Leadership & Motivation is relevant. Details of Ashish's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Ashish Thakkar is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Ashish Thakkar, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Ashish's current availability for your dates.