Global Thought Leader, Author and Speaker
Anish Lalchandani
Award-Winning Global HR Leader | Best-Selling Author | Speaker on Future Skills, Leadership & the Future of Work | Global Head Talent Management
Anish Lalchandani is an award-winning Global HR Leader and the best-selling author of The Skills Advantage: A Human-Centered, Sustainable and Scalable Approach to Reskilling. With more than 25 years of experience across Maersk, General Electric, Standard Chartered Bank and Jones Lang LaSalle, he brings deep expertise in talent, leadership, organisation development and HR strategy.
A recognised authority on reskilling in the age of AI and the future of work, his insights have been featured in the Economic Times, CLO Magazine, HRD Magazine, Thinkers360 and LeadersHum. A Chartered Fellow of the CIPD and a certified executive coach, he mentors leaders and founders while helping organisations build future-ready skills and people-centered cultures.
Bio
Anish Lalchandani
Award-Winning Global HR Leader | Best-Selling Author | Speaker on Future Skills, Leadership & the Future of Work
Anish Lalchandani is an award-winning Global HR Leader, best-selling author and sought-after speaker whose work brings together skills, leadership and the future of work. With more than 25 years of experience across Asia, the Middle East, Europe and the U.S., he has shaped the people agenda for global organisations, helping leaders navigate uncertainty, build capability and create workplaces where people thrive. His work reflects a unique global perspective, strengthened by multi-industry experience across banking, real estate, consulting, logistics and supply chain. He has held senior roles at major multinationals, including A.P. Moller-Maersk, Standard Chartered Bank, Jones Lang LaSalle, and General Electric.
His mission is to equip organisations with the skills and culture needed for sustainable performance in a world of constant change - helping them grow stronger, more adaptable and more human.
He helps Fortune 500 organisations prepare for the future by connecting insights with trends and translating complexity into practical strategies. His thought leadership and hands-on practice blend seamlessly, allowing him to speak with a voice that resonates deeply with audiences navigating real challenges. His insights have appeared in The Economic Times, CLO Magazine, HRD Magazine and other respected media platforms, reflecting the influence and depth of his work.
Anish is the best-selling author of The Skills Advantage, a Business Book Awards finalist that blends research, stories and practical models for building future-ready skills. The book introduces his Skills Advantage Framework, a human-centered approach to capability building in fast-changing environments. A recognised authority on reskilling in the age of AI, he helps organisations align technology, human capability and culture to create adaptable, resilient workforces.
Recognised globally, he has been named among the Top 25 Thought Leaders on HR & the Future of Work (Thinkers360), Most Influential HR Leaders 2025 (ETHR HR Icons), the Top 200 Voices in Leadership (LeadersHum), the Asia HRD Hotlist, and the HR Global 100 by HRD.
Anish holds an MBA in HR, is a Chartered Fellow of the CIPD and a certified Executive Coach. His work with organisations such as Unilever, AIA, Hitachi, Sanofi, ABN AMRO, and other Fortune 500 companies reflects his ability to strengthen leadership capability, build future-ready skills and shape people-centred cultures across diverse industries and regions. His most requested keynote themes include Reskilling in the Age of AI, Leading the Future of Work and Future-Proofing Your Workforce, topics on which he is recognised as a global authority.
Anish is a regular speaker at global conferences, CEO forums, and industry roundtables, addressing senior executives. He also serves as a guest lecturer at leading universities and institutes, sharing his global HR insights and future-focused perspective with senior leaders. His speaking style blends clarity, global awareness and human-centered storytelling - making complex ideas accessible, inspiring and actionable.
Based in Singapore for the past 20 years, Anish was born in India and grew up across more than 15 cities, shaping a naturally diverse outlook from an early age. His curiosity for people and ideas showed up young at just 15, his science project evolved into his first magazine, which went on to win a national award. It marked the beginning of a lifelong commitment to curiosity, creativity and lifelong learning.
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What I Do, Why I Do
Across 25 years in global HR and leadership roles, one belief has guided my work: when people grow, organisations thrive. From Maersk and GE to Standard Chartered and JLL, I’ve helped leaders shape cultures that build capability, spark transformation and support sustainable performance.
As the author of The Skills Advantage, my work explores how individuals and organisations can stay relevant in a fast-changing world. Much of my focus today is on reskilling in the age of AI, future-ready leadership and preparing workforces for continuous change—topics I speak, write (check out my newsletter)and research extensively. I continue to read, explore and reflect because I see myself as a lifelong learner; learning fuels the perspectives I share with others.
My mission is simple: to help leaders create environments where people feel supported, equipped and inspired to do their best work. Because the future of work isn’t something we wait for - it’s something we build, together.