Guest Lecturer Directory
Ethics & Governance Guest Speakers & Lecturers
Practitioners wrestling with the hard questions in real organizations — business ethics, governance, compliance, and responsible technology. 13 guest lecturers are available for university classes — introductions are 100% free.
- Anna KorobovaBerlin
OECD Guidelines, BEPS, and the Future of Global Tax Tax Planning vs. Tax Ethics: A Strategic Perspective Designing a Transfer Pricing Policy for a Multinational Group Working with Tax Authorities: Documentation, Audits, Advance Pricing Agreements
Online lecture · In-person lecture · Career services organized panel/talk · Student organized panel/talk
- Shefali KulkarniMumbai, India
Intercultural Communication, Business Communication, Ethics in Business
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- Natalia FleszarRzeszów
Data Protection and Privacy in the EU: The GDPR Experience, Environmental Law in Europe: Challenges and Innovations, Digital Regulation and AI Governance in the EU, European Integration: Challenges and Opportunities, The Evolution of European Union Law: Cases and Lessons
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- Docca V. PhanikumarBangalore
Energy, Chemicals & Sustainability - Decarbonizing Industrial Systems: Strategies for oil & gas, chemicals, and heavy manufacturing - Green Hydrogen & Circular Chemistry: Tech pathways and policy integration - Carbon Markets & ESG Metrics: From compliance to competitive advantage - Energy Transition Frameworks: Systems-level modeling and stakeholder alignment - Waste-to-Value Innovations: Case studies in biofuels, plastics, and e-waste AI, Systems Thinking & Policy - AI for Climate Action: Predictive modeling, optimization, and ethical deployment - Digital Twins in Energy & Infrastructure: Applications and limitations - Tech-Policy Convergence: How AI, data, and regulation shape public outcomes - Strategic Foresight & Scenario Planning: Tools for resilient decision-making - Responsible AI in Industrial Ecosystems: Governance, bias, and transparency Education, Mentorship & Workforce Development - Bridging Academia and Industry: Capstone design, internships, and innovation labs - Mentoring for Climate Careers: Pathways in engineering, policy, and entrepreneurship - Systems Thinking for Students: A toolkit for interdisciplinary problem-solving - Ethics & Leadership in STEM: Case-based discussions for emerging professionals
Online lecture
- Sarah AntoHelsinki
Scaling a startup from $1M to $30M: what actually breaks (and how to fix it) What investors look for in financial due diligence — a CPA's perspective AI governance and the EU AI Act: what businesses and developers need to know From lab to market: how researchers can commercialize deep tech Fundraising readiness for first-time founders How diverse founding teams de-risk AI innovation Cross-border expansion: navigating US and European markets Revenue recognition, SaaS metrics, and financial controls in hypergrowth companies
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- Riana JichaHilo
Navigating the Unprecedented: Crisis Governance and the Federal Workforce Explores how public agencies and government administrations adapt their leadership structures and organizational behavior during prolonged crises, using the COVID-19 pandemic as a primary case study. The Architecture of Authority: Steward, Servant, and Charismatic Leadership Analyzes competing leadership paradigms within organizational psychology, focusing on how different models of authority, ownership, and accountability shape institutional outcomes. Historical Memory and Policy: The Political Response to the Ianfu Examines the intersection of historical narratives, international relations, and modern political responses in East Asia over the last thirty years. Restorative Justice in Practice: Bridging Victim Advocacy and the Legal System Discusses alternative frameworks within the administration of justice that prioritize victim assistance, community healing, and offender accountability outside of traditional punitive models.
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- Kirti guptaGurgaon
Students often study theory; you can provide the reality of how Fortune 500 companies actually operate. • Topic: From Shared Services to GBS: How companies move from simple cost-arbitrage to becoming value-driven "Global Capability Centers" (GCCs). • Topic: Operating Model Design: Explaining the "Build vs. Buy vs. Hybrid" decision-making process in global sourcing. 2. Digital Transformation & Future of Work This is arguably the most "in-demand" area for guest lectures. • Topic: AI & Automation in Corporate Functions: How GenAI is moving GBS beyond basic automation (RPA) to intelligent decision-making in Finance and HR. • Topic: The Digital Finance Function: Moving from record-to-report (R2R) to real-time predictive analytics. 3. Change Management & Global Leadership Consulting is as much about "people" as it is about "processes." • Topic: Leading Large-Scale Transformations: The psychology of change management when transitioning thousands of roles to a global delivery model. • Topic: Stakeholder Management: How to manage C-suite expectations and navigate corporate politics during a restructuring. 4. Specialized GBS Domains Depending on your specific project history, you can deep-dive into: • Finance Transformation: Working capital optimization, ESG reporting, and tax transparency. • Supply Chain & Procurement: Building resilient global supply chains using GBS hubs. • HR Transformation: Designing a global "Hire-to-Retire" journey in a decentralized world. 5. Career Readiness (The "Consulting Toolkit") Students are always eager to learn the "unspoken" skills of a top-tier consultant. • Topic: Structured Problem Solving: Using MECE (Mutually Exclusive, Collectively Exhaustive) and hypothesis-driven approaches. • Topic: Storylining & Executive Communication: How to turn complex data into a 3-slide deck for a CFO. • Topic: The Life of a Consultant: Bridging the gap between academic theory and the high-pressure environment of GBS consulting.
Online lecture
- Srikanth ThiagarajanSaratoga, CA
Software Engineering, Data Engineering, Data platforms, AI Agents, AI governance, Data Governance, Data Strategy, Data security, Data systems, Data Products
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- Heniuck MutisiChinhoyi
Any Topic in Business Management ; Retail Management , Strategic Management and Cooperate Governance
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- Kinue Beugre McqueenDurham
healthcare outcomes , how healthcare actually works policy and quality compliance.
Online lecture
- Dedrick WeathersbyVallejo
Musical Theatre Performance & Audition Technique, Vocal Health and Commercial Styling, Acting & Character Development, Songwriting & Creative Writing, Commercial Acting & Motion Capture (MOCAP) Mechanics, Creative Ethics in Youth Theatre, Navigating the Business of Professional Performing Arts.
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- Oluseyi Adewale Adekoyagaitersburg
·Human Resource Management ·Strategic Management ·Organizational Behaviour ·Leadership ·Business Strategy ·Sociology ·Business Ethics ·Change Management ·Organizational Development ·Workplace Mental Health ·Six Sigma ·Quality Management ·Executive Leadership ·MBA Capstone Projects ·Project management
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- Dr. Russ JonesOxford
Interpersonal communication, media and culture, ethics, current trends in media and Gen Z communication behavior.
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