Biography/Introduction

Afdhel Aziz, a former Fortune 500 executive, transformed his career after witnessing the devastation of the Indian Ocean tsunami in his native Sri Lanka. Leaving behind two decades at Procter & Gamble, Nokia, Heineken, and Absolut Vodka to co-found Conspiracy of Love in 2017, a strategic consultancy advises global brands like The Gap, Sephora and Adidas on storytelling as the most powerful skill in the post-AI world. A sought-after keynote speaker who has spoken at Disney, Google and Microsoft, Afdhel is also co-author of the acclaimed Purpose Trilogy, a Forbes contributor spotlighting changemakers, and co-founder of Good is the New Cool, a creative dedicated to storytelling that bridges the “Hope Gap.” His prowess as an award-winning poet, novelist, and filmmaker reflect his lifelong passion for storytelling, and he serves on the board of Choose Love, supporting refugees worldwide. A graduate of King’s College London and the London School of Economics, he now lives in Los Angeles with his wife and son.