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Rishad Tobaccowala

Re-Inventor, Futurist & Transformation Catalyst

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Rishad Tobaccowala Biography

Rishad Tobaccowala is an author, speaker and advisor with four decades of experience specializing in helping people, organizations and teams re-invent themselves to remain relevant in changing times.

Rishad’s book “Restoring the Soul of Business: Staying Human in the Age of Data” was published globally by Harper Collins in January 2020 and focusses on helping people think, feel and see differently about how to grow their companies, their teams and themselves in transformative times.

Rishad speaks on change, future trends and transforming work forces to a range of industries from technology (Google, Facebook, Twitter, Reddit), to media ( NY Times, Conde Nast), to blue chip firms ( Walmart, Procter and Gamble, H&R Block) to Industry Associations (Blue Cross Blue Shield, US Olympic Swimming, Radio Advertising Bureau).

Rishad’s advisory clients include global firms such as Publicis Groupe, private equity and venture capital such as Growth Catalyst Partners and technology platforms such as Crisp Thinking.

Rishad spent nearly four decades at Publicis Groupe an 80,000-employee firm comprising companies like Epsilon, Sapient, Digitas, Leo Burnett, Saatchi and Saatchi, Starcom and Zenith dedicated to delivering marketing and business transformation. Before Rishad stopped being a full-time employee with Publicis Groupe in 2019 he served as its Chief Strategy and Growth Officer and served on its Management Committee.

Rishad has also been the Chairman of DigitasLBi and Razorfish, two of the largest marketing transformation agencies in the world with over 11000 employees.

Over his 38-year career Tobaccowala has worked across almost every area of marketing and strategy including brand advertising, media, database, direct and interactive marketing. As a pioneer in digital marketing, Tobaccowala helped create one of the first interactive groups and digital agencies 25 years ago and has helped launch a series of initiatives over the years from groups focused on gaming, social, mobile and search engine marketing. Starcom IP, Play, Giant Step, SMG Search and Denuo are some of the brands Tobaccowala helped incubate.

Tobaccowala was named by BusinessWeek as one of the top business leaders for his pioneering innovation and TIME magazine dubbed him one of five “Marketing Innovators. He is the Ad Age Interactive Hall of Fame and has received a lifetime achievement silver medal award from the Chicago Ad Federation

Rishad is also is chairman of The Tobaccowala Foundation, which helps over 10,000 people gain better access to health and education in India.

Tobaccowala holds a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from the University of Bombay and an MBA from the Booth School of Business at the University of Chicago with which he remains closely involved.

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Speaking Topics

  • Leading with Soul

  • Managing Change So It Sucks Less

  • Upgrading Your Mental Operating System to Unleash Your Talent

  • The Future Does Not Fit in the Containers of the Past

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Restoring the Soul of Business: Staying Human in the Age of Data

Restoring the Soul of Business: Staying Human in the Age of Data

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    Booking fees for Rishad Tobaccowala, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. Pricing often varies between live and virtual events. Other factors that can affect speaker fees include the talent's schedule, market conditions, length of presentation, and the location of the event. The live and virtual event speaking fees listed on this website are intended to serve as a guideline only. In some cases, the actual quote may be above or below the stated range. For the most current fee to hire Rishad Tobaccowala, please fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak with an experienced booking agent.

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Rishad Tobaccowala

Re-Inventor, Futurist & Transformation Catalyst

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Chicago, IL, USA
Speaking Fee:
Live Event: $10,000 - $20,000
Virtual Event: $5,000 - $10,000
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Categories:
Authors, Business Growth, Business Leaders, Futurists, Technology Speakers, Virtual Speakers

Rishad Tobaccowala Biography

Rishad Tobaccowala is an author, speaker and advisor with four decades of experience specializing in helping people, organizations and teams re-invent themselves to remain relevant in changing times.

Rishad’s book “Restoring the Soul of Business: Staying Human in the Age of Data” was published globally by Harper Collins in January 2020 and focusses on helping people think, feel and see differently about how to grow their companies, their teams and themselves in transformative times.

Rishad speaks on change, future trends and transforming work forces to a range of industries from technology (Google, Facebook, Twitter, Reddit), to media ( NY Times, Conde Nast), to blue chip firms ( Walmart, Procter and Gamble, H&R Block) to Industry Associations (Blue Cross Blue Shield, US Olympic Swimming, Radio Advertising Bureau).

Rishad’s advisory clients include global firms such as Publicis Groupe, private equity and venture capital such as Growth Catalyst Partners and technology platforms such as Crisp Thinking.

Rishad spent nearly four decades at Publicis Groupe an 80,000-employee firm comprising companies like Epsilon, Sapient, Digitas, Leo Burnett, Saatchi and Saatchi, Starcom and Zenith dedicated to delivering marketing and business transformation. Before Rishad stopped being a full-time employee with Publicis Groupe in 2019 he served as its Chief Strategy and Growth Officer and served on its Management Committee.

Rishad has also been the Chairman of DigitasLBi and Razorfish, two of the largest marketing transformation agencies in the world with over 11000 employees.

Over his 38-year career Tobaccowala has worked across almost every area of marketing and strategy including brand advertising, media, database, direct and interactive marketing. As a pioneer in digital marketing, Tobaccowala helped create one of the first interactive groups and digital agencies 25 years ago and has helped launch a series of initiatives over the years from groups focused on gaming, social, mobile and search engine marketing. Starcom IP, Play, Giant Step, SMG Search and Denuo are some of the brands Tobaccowala helped incubate.

Tobaccowala was named by BusinessWeek as one of the top business leaders for his pioneering innovation and TIME magazine dubbed him one of five “Marketing Innovators. He is the Ad Age Interactive Hall of Fame and has received a lifetime achievement silver medal award from the Chicago Ad Federation

Rishad is also is chairman of The Tobaccowala Foundation, which helps over 10,000 people gain better access to health and education in India.

Tobaccowala holds a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from the University of Bombay and an MBA from the Booth School of Business at the University of Chicago with which he remains closely involved.

Contact a speaker booking agent to check availability on Rishad Tobaccowala and other top speakers and celebrities.

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Rishad Tobaccowala Speaking Topics

  • Leading with Soul

  • Managing Change So It Sucks Less

  • Upgrading Your Mental Operating System to Unleash Your Talent

  • The Future Does Not Fit in the Containers of the Past

Rishad Tobaccowala Videos

  • Rishad Tobaccowala Speaks: Reinvent Yourself—and Your ...
    Rishad Tobaccowala Speaks: "Reinvent Yourself—and Your ...
    Feb 4, 2021 ... Author, Advisor, Visionary Rishad Tobaccowala joins OAAA for a riveting hour of observations around our changed world, ...
  • Restoring the Soul of Business | Rishad Tobaccowala | Talks at Google
    Restoring the Soul of Business | Rishad Tobaccowala | Talks at Google
    Talks at Google welcomes author and visionary Rishad Tobaccowala to discuss his book, “Restoring the Soul of Business: Staying Human in the Age of...
  • Publicis Group: Rishad Tobaccowala, on Organizational Culture and ...
    Publicis Group: Rishad Tobaccowala, on Organizational Culture and ...
    Feb 18, 2020 ... According to Rishad Tobaccowala, former Chief Growth Officer of Publicis Groupe, leadership and innovation require data combined...
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Rishad Tobaccowala Books

Restoring the Soul of Business: Staying Human in the Age of Data
Restoring the Soul of Business: Staying Human in the Age of Data

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FAQs on booking Rishad Tobaccowala

  • How to book Rishad Tobaccowala?

    Our booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure talent like Rishad Tobaccowala for both live and virtual events for over 20 years. The team at All American Entertainment represents and listens to the needs of organizations and corporations seeking to hire keynote speakers, celebrities or entertainers for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment. Fill out a booking request form for Rishad Tobaccowala, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get pricing information and check availability for Rishad Tobaccowala or any other celebrity of your choice.

  • How much does it cost to book Rishad Tobaccowala?

    Booking fees for Rishad Tobaccowala, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. Pricing often varies between live and virtual events. Other factors that can affect speaker fees include the talent's schedule, market conditions, length of presentation, and the location of the event. The live and virtual event speaking fees listed on this website are intended to serve as a guideline only. In some cases, the actual quote may be above or below the stated range. For the most current fee to hire Rishad Tobaccowala, please fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak with an experienced booking agent.

  • Who is the agent for Rishad Tobaccowala?

    All American Entertainment has successfully secured celebrity talent like Rishad Tobaccowala for clients worldwide for more than 20 years. As a full-service talent booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Rishad Tobaccowala for your next private or corporate function.

  • What is a full-service talent booking agency?

    All American Speakers is a "buyers agent" and exclusively represents talent buyers, meeting planners and event professionals, who are looking to secure celebrities and speakers for personal appearances, speaking engagements, corporate entertainment, public relations campaigns, commercials, or endorsements. We do not exclusively represent Rishad Tobaccowala or claim ourselves as the exclusive booking agency, business manager, publicist, speakers bureau or management for Rishad Tobaccowala or any other speaker or celebrity on this website. For more information on how we work and what makes us unique, please read the AAE Advantage.

Rishad Tobaccowala is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Leading with Soul , Managing Change So It Sucks Less, Upgrading Your Mental Operating System to Unleash Your Talent and The Future Does Not Fit in the Containers of the Past. The estimated speaking fee range to book Rishad Tobaccowala for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Rishad Tobaccowala generally travels from Chicago, IL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Brian Solis, Scott Steinberg, Jeanne Meister, Cheryl Cran and Erik Qualman. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Rishad Tobaccowala for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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Rishad Tobaccowala Speaking Topics

  • Leading with Soul

  • Managing Change So It Sucks Less

  • Upgrading Your Mental Operating System to Unleash Your Talent

  • The Future Does Not Fit in the Containers of the Past

Rishad Tobaccowala Speaker Videos

  • Rishad Tobaccowala Speaks: "Reinvent Yourself—and Your ...
    Rishad Tobaccowala Speaks: Reinvent Yourself—and Your ...
    Feb 4, 2021 ... Author, Advisor, Visionary Rishad Tobaccowala joins OAAA for a riveting hour of observations around our changed world, ...
    Restoring the Soul of Business | Rishad Tobaccowala | Talks at Google
    Restoring the Soul of Business | Rishad Tobaccowala | Talks at Google
    Talks at Google welcomes author and visionary Rishad Tobaccowala to discuss his book, “Restoring the Soul of Business: Staying Human in the Age of Data”. With over three decades of experience as...
  • Publicis Group: Rishad Tobaccowala, on Organizational Culture and ...
    Publicis Group: Rishad Tobaccowala, on Organizational Culture and ...
    Feb 18, 2020 ... According to Rishad Tobaccowala, former Chief Growth Officer of Publicis Groupe, leadership and innovation require data combined with ...
    ad:tech Mumbai 2019 Keynote by Rishad Tobaccowala - YouTube
    ad:tech Mumbai 2019 Keynote by Rishad Tobaccowala - YouTube
    Why Creativity in Marketing is Even More Important in the Era of Data & Technology.
  • Rishad Tobaccowala Keynote at the Aquatic Sports Convention ...
    Rishad Tobaccowala Keynote at the Aquatic Sports Convention ...
    World-renowned speaker Rishad Tobaccowala provides the keynote address at the US Aquatic Sports Convention.
    Leading in the Age of Connection with Rishad Tobaccowala ...
    Leading in the Age of Connection with Rishad Tobaccowala ...
    'We are connected to everybody, and we are connected to everything.' Chief Growth Officer at Publicis Groupe, Rishad Tobaccowala, breaks ...
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This website is a resource for event professionals and strives to provide the most comprehensive catalog of thought leaders and industry experts to consider for speaking engagements. A listing or profile on this website does not imply an agency affiliation or endorsement by the talent.

All American Entertainment (AAE) exclusively represents the interests of talent buyers, and does not claim to be the agency or management for any speaker or artist on this site. AAE is a talent booking agency for paid events only. We do not handle requests for donation of time or media requests for interviews, and cannot provide celebrity contact information.

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