The Eminent Speaker Series (ESS) is a premier initiative at KSBL that serves as a vital bridge between academia and the global corporate world. This series brings together stalwart business leaders and academicians from diverse sectors across the globe to share their expertise with students and officials. By providing direct access to the C-suite and accomplished practitioners, the ESS offers a stimulating and transformational educational experience.
Core Philosophy: Character-Driven Leadership
The series is rooted in KSBL’s commitment to morality, excellence, and character-building. Every session is designed to be a thought-provoking discussion focusing on the true differentiators in the corporate world: grounded in ethics, decision-making, and real-world impact. Speakers share insights, answer questions, and share what values drive them in life.
Global Perspective and Distinguished Speakers
The series has a storied history of hosting high-profile global experts, including:
- Dr. Edward Brooks, Head of Character Project, Oxford University
- Professor Ahsan Iqbal, Minister for Planning, Development, & Special initiatives at Government of Pakistan.
- Dr. Jose Luis Cordeiro, Advisor at NASA’s Singularity University.
- Dr. Stuart Diamond, Professor, The Wharton School.
- Dr. Zubair Anwar, Head of Analytics, Google.
- Mr. Mudassir Sheikha, Co-founder and CEO, Careem.
- Dominic Barton, Global Managing Director, McKinsey & Co.
Student Impact and Interaction
A cornerstone of the ESS is the interactive Q&A session, where students engage directly with our speakers. These interactions are designed to inspire students to stay ethical, uphold strong values, and augment their business acumen as they prepare to lead organizations in a complex and rapidly changing world.