Rishad Tobaccowala is one of the world’s most respected voices on reinvention at the intersection of business, technology, and human potential. Former Global Strategist and Chief Growth Officer of the 100,000+ person Publicis Groupe, and a member of the Advertising Hall of Fame, Rishad brings four decades of global experience helping leaders navigate transformative moments—especially as AI reshapes how organizations think, operate, and grow.
Known for his ability to distill first principles from complexity, Rishad helps executives and teams see, think, and feel differently about AI—not as a tool to automate the past, but as a catalyst to redesign operating models, decision-making, talent, and culture for the future. His guidance is provocative yet pragmatic, deeply human yet data-informed, making him a trusted advisor to global enterprises, investors, and founders seeking clarity and momentum in AI-driven change.
Chief Strategist and Growth Officer