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D. Shivakumar, or Shiv as he is popularly known, is a Bangalore born leader and a management thinker. He is currently working with Advent International, a top global private equity firm as Operating Partner. He joined Advent International in April 2023. Previously, Shiv was the Chairperson & Chief Executive Officer at PepsiCo Holdings Private Limited, India. Prior to that he was CEO for emerging markets at Nokia. 

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Management  Thinking 
Business  Transformation 

Leadership  Coaching 

Business   Ideation 

 Growth   Innovation

About Shiv

SHIV'S SPEAKING CALENDAR 

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XLRI Blended Learning | Practitioner Series — Episode 1.

Saturday |18.04.2026 | Venue: Online

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM IST

https://lnkd.in/gC2cBg6Y

FROB – Book Discussion “The CEO Mindset”

Friday | 19.09.2025 | Venue: Utsav, New Delhi
6:15 PM IST
https://lnkd.in/gtU9KpHY

The Big Bangalore Book Fest
 

Sunday | 14.09.2025 | Venue: Crossword Bangalore
6:00 PM IST
https://lnkd.in/g9kniUW6

Engage with Mr Shivakumar as he unveils his latest book.

Friday | 25.07.2025 | Venue: AIMA Auditorium, Lodhi Road, New Delhi
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM IST
https://lnkd.in/g6zBqN3C

The Best Business Books of 2024

19.12.2024 | YouTube |
6:00 PM IST

https://lu.ma/bxsr91mi

My top ten business books of 2024

06.12.2024 | YouTube |
6:30 PM IST
https://lu.ma/e0u6ks9l

Book Launch and Discussion Headstart

05.12.2024 | Physical Event
5:45 PM – 7:15 PM IST
https://bit.ly/utsav512

Best Business Books of Summer 2024

28.6.2024 | Live on YouTube |

18:30 to 19:30 GMT+5:30  |

https://lu.ma/wkdqets5

Keynote at this Alcott Global Singapore event

18.4.2024 | Grand Copthorne Waterfront, Singapore |

https://lnkd.in/grxfm_Sq

Central India Management Conclave '24
 

2.3.2024 & ​3.3.2024  | Mihan, Nagpur |  Indian Institute of Management (IIM) | 

https://fb.watch/qvWDwytIjP/

Where is India Going Today?  - Conversation with Dr Raghuram Rajan and Prof Rohit Lamba

​11.12.2023  | Gurugram | THE QUORUM | 07:00 PM IST

https://lnkd.in/gKbe4z2f

Harmonizing Human Touch and AI at CII Annual HR conclave
 

​ 29.11.2023  | Mumbai | Physical Event | 10:00 AM IST

https://lnkd.in/d4Mw6JSa

ETHRWorld - Annual Conclave India’s largest CHRO Residential Meet
 

13.09.2023 - 15.09.2023 | Gurgaon |     Novotel Goa Dona Sylvia Resort, Goa | Physical Event

A Frob (Friends of books) curated knowledge session with Kyuestions, Kabitayein and Kahaniya

28.04.2023 | Gurgaon | Physical Event

06:00PM to 07:30PM 

 https://lnkd.in/g4-cGArR

LATEST UPDATE'S

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 Is India Inc over-reliant on the festive season to boost sales?

Dear Digital, we need to talk

 

Boards and CEOs

 

HERE'S WHAT PEOPLE
HAVE TO SAY ABOUT SHIV'S LATEST KEYNOTE

"#thankyou Shiv Shivakumar for creating this masterpiece #therightchoice, we are fortunate to learn from the personal experiences of so many inspirational leaders."

- Arushi Sachdeva

Head Consumer Health Practice, Commercial and Operations, IQVIA

 
 
 

PUBLICATIONS

ORDER SHIV'S NEW BOOK

Being a CEO is high up on the list of most people’s career goals. Successful CEOs have a winning attitude, powerful habits and know how to ask the right questions to deliver the best results. But what does it really take to make it as a CEO? This book, penned by corporate leader and management guru Shiv Shivakumar, offers deep insights into the importance of prioritization, reflection, time management, relationships and the evolving landscape of leadership.

Through compelling stories and thorough analysis, Shiv shares invaluable lessons from his own career journey for the first time and brings in perspectives from thirteen leaders across industries like executive search, business, journalism, entrepreneurship, FMCG and education. The book also emphasizes collaboration and the importance of cultivating trust, shedding light on what employees seek from their leaders.

One does not become a CEO overnight―this book will set you on a journey of reflection, inculcating the right leadership values, and develop habits which will pave the way for a more meaningful and rewarding career.

 

Developing Leadership Habits and Mental Models for Success | Build Strategic Thinking | Executive Leadership Skills | Business Growth & Decision-Making Tools

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