Thought Leadership

Global Leadership Dialogues

A curated archive of conversations hosted by Himannshu Sharma featuring internationally recognised policymakers, United Nations leaders, Fortune 500 executives, investors, educators and institution builders exploring governance, sustainability, innovation, education and leadership.

Featured Conversations

In conversation with leaders shaping global policy and institutions

Satya Tripathi, United Nations Assistant Secretary-General

Satya Tripathi

United Nations Assistant Secretary-General

United Nations

The Environmental Challenge

A conversation with one of the United Nations’ most senior environmental leaders on the governance frameworks required to address the climate crisis, the role of multilateral institutions in driving environmental policy, and the intersection of sustainability, development and international cooperation.

Climate ActionEnvironmental GovernanceSustainabilityGlobal Policy
Puvan J. Selvanathan, Former UN Global Compact

Puvan J. Selvanathan

Former UN Global Compact

United Nations Global Compact

The Digital Dilemma

An exploration of the governance challenges posed by digital transformation, the responsibilities of business in respecting human rights in a digital economy, and how ESG principles must evolve to account for the social and ethical dimensions of technology.

Business & Human RightsESGDigital TransformationGovernance
Michael Sheldrick, Co-Founder

Michael Sheldrick

Co-Founder

Global Citizen

The Poverty Challenge

A discussion with the co-founder of one of the world’s leading advocacy organisations on the international partnerships, policy mechanisms and citizen movements required to advance the Sustainable Development Goals and end extreme poverty.

Sustainable Development GoalsGlobal DevelopmentPovertyInternational Partnerships
Bo Stjerne Thomsen, Chair of Learning through Play

Bo Stjerne Thomsen

Chair of Learning through Play

LEGO Foundation

Learning Through Play

A conversation on the future of education, the evidence behind play-based learning, and how institutions, policymakers and educators can reimagine childhood development to equip the next generation with the skills required for a rapidly changing world.

EducationInnovationFuture SkillsLearning
Ninad Karpe, Partner, 100X.VC · Former CEO & MD, Aptech

Ninad Karpe

Partner, 100X.VC · Former CEO & MD, Aptech

100X.VC

Should Privatisation Be Allowed in Education

A measured debate on the role of private capital and corporate governance in education, examining the tensions between access, quality, accountability and innovation, and what board-level discipline can bring to education institutions.

InvestmentCorporate GovernanceEducationBoards
Dinesh Aggarwal, Joint Managing Director

Dinesh Aggarwal

Joint Managing Director

Panasonic Life Solutions India

Creating High Performance Businesses

A conversation on building and scaling high-performance organisations within multinational corporations, covering corporate strategy, leadership culture, business transformation and the governance disciplines that sustain long-term growth.

Corporate StrategyLeadershipBusiness TransformationGrowth

Additional Conversations

Further dialogues on leadership, values and society

Shiv Khera, Author & Motivational Speaker

Shiv Khera

Author & Motivational Speaker

Author, You Can Win

Instilling Values

A conversation on the role of values in leadership and institution building, and how ethical foundations shape the character of organisations, leaders and societies over the long term.

LeadershipValuesEthicsInstitution Building
Santosh Desai, Columnist & Brand Strategist

Santosh Desai

Columnist & Brand Strategist

Former MD, Future Brands

Understanding the Real Possibility for Education

A reflective conversation on the deeper purpose of education in society, the cultural and institutional forces that shape learning, and what genuine educational transformation would require of leaders and policymakers.

EducationSocietyLeadershipPublic Policy
Edita Tahiri, Former Deputy Prime Minister

Edita Tahiri

Former Deputy Prime Minister

Government of Kosovo

Gender Disparity

A conversation with a senior policymaker on gender, governance and the structural reforms required to address disparity in political representation, economic opportunity and institutional leadership.

GenderGovernancePublic PolicyLeadership

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