Hamed Amiri brings a rare convergence of resilience, strategy, and storytelling.
Born in Afghanistan under Taliban rule, he escaped to the UK at the age of ten while his family cared for his terminally ill brother, Hussein. His bestselling memoir, 'The Boy With Two Hearts', captured this extraordinary journey and was later adapted for the stage, receiving acclaim in Cardiff, London, and internationally.
What makes Hamed distinct is how he translates lived experience into corporate relevance. From failing his A levels to becoming Chief of Staff in PwC’s technology leadership, he exemplifies perseverance, adaptability, and purpose-driven growth. Today, he draws on this unique lens to help organisations understand how resilience strengthens leadership, how empathy and inclusion fuel innovation, and how adversity can be reframed as a catalyst for transformation.
Hamed’s ability to connect human experience with business strategy makes his sessions impactful for leaders navigating change, diversity, and disruption. Beyond PwC, he serves as an ambassador for the British Red Cross and Daring to Dream, championing empathy and inclusion across sectors.
Books
The Boy with Two Hearts: A Story of Hope
Hamed Amiri's official speaker topics are listed below:
Resilience as a Leadership Advantage
Resilience is more than survival, it is a leadership competency. Drawing on his extraordinary journey and corporate career, Hamed explores how adversity sharpens decision-making, builds adaptability, and fuels the kind of leadership required in uncertain times.
Diversity & Inclusion: From Values to Value
Diversity is not a policy, it is a driver of innovation. Hamed demonstrates how authentic inclusion builds trust, unlocks creativity, and translates into measurable business outcomes.
The Human Side of Transformation
Digital and organisational transformation succeeds only when people believe in it. Combining his role in PwC’s technology leadership with his personal story, Hamed shows leaders how to align empathy with execution to deliver change that lasts.
Grief, Growth, and the Evolution of Leadership
Grief reshaped Hamed’s leadership lens. This keynote explores how vulnerability and authenticity can strengthen organisational culture, build resilient teams, and redefine what it means to lead with humanity.
Finding Your Voice in a Noisy World
In a landscape of constant change and competing messages, clarity and authenticity stand out. Hamed shares how individuals and organisations can use narrative to inspire, persuade, and connect with impact.
- 2023 – Chief of Staff, PwC Digital Operations
- 2022 – Stage adaptation of The Boy with Two Hearts premiered in London and Cardiff
- 2020 – Memoir ‘The Boy with Two Hearts’ selected as BBC Radio 4’s Book of the Week
- 2019 – Ambassador for the Welsh charity Daring to Dream
How to hire Hamed Amiri
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