Poornima Luthra keynote speaker

Dr. Poornima Luthra is a globally recognised thought leader, educator, and practitioner in the fields of leadership, talent development, and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI). An Associate Professor at Copenhagen Business School and Founder & CEO of TalentED Consultancy ApS, she has dedicated over 15 years to bridging academic research with practical organisational impact. Her insights empower leaders and organisations to build inclusive, high-performing cultures that embrace difference as a driver of innovation and growth.

Named one of the world’s “30 up-and-coming thinkers” by Thinkers50 and shortlisted for the 2023 Thinkers50 Radar Award, Dr. Luthra is the author of several influential books, including Leading Through Bias (2023), The Art of Active Allyship (2022), and Diversifying Diversity (2021). Her work challenges conventional diversity categories, encouraging organisations to think intersectionally and embed inclusion at every level of leadership and decision-making.

A captivating and insightful speaker, Poornima has delivered keynotes and leadership sessions across Europe, Asia, and North America for clients such as Deloitte, Carlsberg Group, Novo Nordisk, and Amazon Web Services. Her presentations combine compelling storytelling, academic rigour, and actionable frameworks—whether exploring inclusive leadership, generational intelligence (“GQ”), or the future of equitable workplaces.

Having lived and worked in Singapore, India, Canada, and Denmark, and raising children in a third-culture environment, she brings an authentic global perspective that resonates deeply with diverse audiences. Her ability to translate complex ideas into practical strategies leaves participants inspired, challenged, and ready to act.

Dr. Luthra’s signature topics include Active Allyship and Inclusive Leadership; Generational Intelligence and Workforce Diversity; Expanding the Dimensions of Diversity; and Bias, Belonging & Sustainable Change. Through every engagement—be it a keynote, executive session, or interactive workshop—she helps leaders and teams turn awareness into action and inclusion into lasting business advantage