LeadershipCulture
People-First Leadership at Scale
How the largest operations still come down to how you treat the people closest to the customer — and the systems that make culture stick as you grow.
For Meeting Planners
Everything you need to book Bhavdeep
Keynote themes, past engagements, technical requirements and a ready-to-share speaker one-sheet — all in one place.
Speaker one-sheet
Bio, photo, signature topics and booking details in a single PDF. Enter your email to unlock the download — we’ll only use it to follow up on your event.
Available globally · English, Hindi.
Send a booking inquiryKeynote themes
Signature talks you can build a program around
GrowthOperations
Scaling Without Breaking
Lessons from opening 700+ stores in under two years: the guardrails, operating rhythms and decisions that let growth accelerate without fracturing the organization.
HealthcareTransformation
What Retail Taught Me About Healthcare
Both are, in the end, service businesses built on trust. A cross-industry playbook for aligning clinical or operational excellence with the customer experience.
StrategyTurnaround
The Transformation Operator
Turning around and integrating complex, multi-site enterprises — from a $26B supermarket business to one of India’s largest hospital networks — with discipline and empathy.
Engagement history
A track record on stages and in boardrooms
Leadership & Operations Summit
Keynote Speaker
Building People-First Organizations at Scale
Executive audience of retail and healthcare operators
Healthcare Transformation Forum
Featured Keynote
What Retail Taught Me About Healthcare
Hospital and provider-network leadership
Retail Industry Conference
Fireside / Panel
Scaling Fast Without Losing Your Culture
Founders, CEOs and growth-stage operators
Board & Executive Offsite
Workshop Facilitator
Leading Transformation & High-Performing Cultures
C-suite and rising-leader cohorts
Founder & Investor Gathering
Moderated Conversation
The Transformation Operator
Cross-industry executive forum
Additional references from event organizers available on request.
Planner FAQ
Everything you need to know before booking
What is the speaking fee?
Fees are customized based on event format, location, and audience. Bhavdeep accepts a select number of engagements each year to ensure every talk receives full preparation and personalization. Please share your event details through the inquiry form or booking link and we will send a tailored proposal promptly.
What keynote lengths are available?
Bhavdeep offers keynotes in 30-, 45-, and 60-minute formats, as well as extended 90-minute workshop sessions. The most common conference keynote is 45–60 minutes including audience Q&A. We will work with your agenda to fit the right format and pacing.
Can the talk be customized for our industry or audience?
Yes — every engagement is researched and tailored. Bhavdeep draws on his direct experience leading operations in retail (Reliance, Ahold USA) and healthcare (Fortis Hospitals) to speak with authority across industries. Prior to the event, the team conducts a discovery call to understand your audience, theme, and desired outcomes, and weaves in relevant case studies, language, and challenges specific to your attendees.
How much lead time do you need to book?
We recommend reaching out at least 3–6 months before your event to secure your preferred date and allow adequate preparation time. That said, shorter timelines of 4–6 weeks can sometimes be accommodated depending on availability and event format — do not hesitate to inquire even if your event is coming up soon.
Do you travel internationally?
Yes. Bhavdeep is based in the New York metropolitan area and speaks globally. He has held executive roles and delivered presentations in the United States, Canada, India, Australia, and across the Asia-Pacific region. International engagements are welcome; travel and logistics are coordinated through Whitehawk Associates.
Are virtual and hybrid formats available?
Absolutely. Bhavdeep delivers high-energy virtual keynotes, hybrid conference sessions, and virtual fireside chats for distributed teams and global audiences. Virtual engagements receive the same level of customization and preparation as in-person events. A production brief and tech check are scheduled in advance to ensure seamless delivery.
What are the AV and technical requirements?
For in-person keynotes: a lavalier or handheld microphone, confidence monitor or floor monitor with speaker notes, clicker/advancer, and standard HDMI/VGA projection. For virtual sessions: a Zoom, Teams, or Hopin platform connection, a dedicated tech host on the event side, and a private tech-check call 24–48 hours before the event. A full AV rider and speaker requirements document is available upon booking.
What formats are available beyond a standard keynote?
Bhavdeep is equally comfortable as a keynote speaker, panel moderator, fireside chat guest, workshop facilitator, or board/executive retreat speaker. Popular formats include a 60-minute interactive workshop on people-first leadership, facilitated CEO/C-suite roundtables, and moderated conversations with audience Q&A. Just let us know your event structure and we will recommend the best fit.
How would you describe your speaking style?
Bhavdeep is known for his grounded, story-driven delivery — combining authentic personal narrative (a Sikh immigrant who rose to CEO) with hard-won operational insight from Fortune 500 leadership. His style is warm and direct, not motivational-poster speak. Audiences consistently describe his talks as honest, practical, and immediately applicable. He does not use a script; he speaks from experience.
What is included in the speaker package?
Every booking includes: a pre-event discovery call, full customization of the talk to your theme and audience, a high-resolution speaker bio (short and long form), professional headshots cleared for event materials, a downloadable speaker one-sheet, a speaker introduction script, and post-event follow-up with any audience resources mentioned during the keynote. Promotional assets for your event website and program are provided upon request.
AV & logistics
Technical requirements & specifications
Audio
- Wireless lavalier (lapel) microphone preferred; handheld as backup
- Confidence monitor visible from stage where possible
- House sound check 60 minutes prior to session
Visual & Slides
- Projector or LED wall with 16:9 widescreen format
- HDMI connection with USB-C adapter available
- Slides run in Keynote / PowerPoint; provided 48 hours in advance
Stage & Setup
- Open stage or lectern with clip for water
- Freedom to move (no fixed podium) for keynote format
- Green room / quiet space for 30 minutes before the talk
Logistics
- Travel arranged from the New York metro area
- Session length flexible: 20–60 min keynote, or panel / workshop
- Q&A and audience interaction welcomed
Ready to check dates?
Share your event details and Bhavdeep’s team will confirm availability and fit.