Mahesh M. Thakur keynote speaker

Mahesh M. Thakur is a globally recognized keynote speaker, C-Suite advisor, and executive coach who helps organizations achieve measurable ROI from AI driven transformation by aligning people, culture, and strategy. With leadership roles at Microsoft, Amazon, Intuit, and GoDaddy, he has energized audiences on intimate executive stages and at large scale company wide platforms, including GoDaddy, Qualcomm, and multiple Fortune 100 firms, delivering a message that AI success starts with culture, not just code.

As one of the first Product Managers at Microsoft AI, Mahesh helped launch Bing Search and Advertising, initiatives that grew into billion dollar revenue streams, giving him a front row seat to how leadership, experimentation, and culture transform complex organizations competing with the likes of Google.

Today, Mahesh blends deep technical expertise with practical leadership insights to inspire action in boardrooms and ballrooms alike. He has guided $4B legacy companies to become AI first, boosting revenue by 20%, customer satisfaction by 25%, and cutting churn by 27%, while keynoting conferences for thousands. His clients have achieved 2.7 times revenue growth, 40% faster decision-making, and a 55% increase in Net Promoter Score.

Known for translating complexity into clarity and delivering high energy, high impact keynotes, Mahesh equips leaders and teams to attract the customers of the future and build cultures where technology, people, and purpose align.