Guest Lecturer Directory
Operations & Supply Chain Guest Speakers & Lecturers
Operators who run the machinery of business — supply chains, procurement, logistics, and process design at real-world scale. 11 guest lecturers are available for university classes — introductions are 100% free.
- Brendan ScolariNEW YORK
Executive Communications, Strategy, Management/Leadership, Advertising, Operations
Online lecture · In-person lecture
- RUTUJA SHETTYBengaluru
Supply chain, Procurement, sourcing , Aerospace trending supply chain methods
Career services organized panel/talk · Student organized panel/talk · In-person lecture · Online lecture
- Narayana MaruvadaHyderabad
Management Courses - IT Product and Project Management, Technology Management, Product Management, Process Management, Management Information Systems, Quality Management, Entrepreneurship, International Business, Human Resource Management, Strategy Management etc. Information Technology & allied Courses - Web technologies, Database Management Systems, Artificial Intelligence (Beginner to Mid level), Software Engineering, Software Testing etc.
Online lecture · In-person lecture · Career services organized panel/talk · Student organized panel/talk
- Wahyu RahmanSemarang City, Indonesia
Palm Oil Operations Business Process and Management
Online lecture · In-person lecture · Student organized panel/talk
- Dimitri AntonioLondon
Trade support in finance, projects, middle management, outsourcing, AI.
In-person lecture · Online lecture · Career services organized panel/talk · Student organized panel/talk
- Liz Landrykey largo
1. The Path to CEO: Build a Business That Thrives Without You: we’ll dive deep into the strategies, financials, and leadership shifts needed to replace yourself in day-to-day operations—so you can focus on growth, strategy, and long-term success. 2. Decoding Team Dynamics: From Chaos to Cohesion: Strengthen your leadership impact / Create a culture of trust and accountability / Communicate with clarity and intention / Build a cohesive, resilient team 3.Recruit Like a CEO: Attract and close your ideal team player: Unlock the Formula for Building a Rockstar Team Join an elite group of top business owners for an exclusive session designed to redefine how you recruit and retain top talent. This workshop is your chance to refine your hiring strategy, connect with like-minded high achievers, and gain proven recruiting best practices from industry leaders. You’ll Walk Away With: A crystal-clear avatar of your ideal team member—so you stop wasting time on the wrong hires High-level networking & collaboration with fellow business owners Proven recruiting and retention strategies A tactical marketing plan to keep your organization top of mind with talent
Online lecture · In-person lecture
- 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
- Edward P OConnellPanama City Beach
Military Strategy, Military Intelligence, Assessing the Effectiveness of Military Operations, Human Security and Resilience, The Modern Middle East and North Africa, Counterinsurgency, Terrorism, Social Movements, Protests
Online lecture · Student organized panel/talk
- Hishan S SanilAdelaide, Australia
Qualitative Research Action Research Change Management Business Analysis Operations Research
Online lecture · Career services organized panel/talk · Student organized panel/talk
- 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
Online lecture · In-person lecture · Career services organized panel/talk · Student organized panel/talk
- Goke OduntanSt Johns
Operations and Delivery Workforce and change / HR Project and Risk Management Career and Global Mobility Mathematics Oil and gas engineering electrical and power engineering telecommunications engineering
Online lecture · In-person lecture · Career services organized panel/talk
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