Sought after business consultant and influential politician, Kishan Devani, is internationally renowned for his public speeches. From sustainable business practices to inclusion and diversity in the workplace, he is regularly called upon to transform corporations, and resonate with audiences of all industries. Among other pinnacle roles, Kishan is a Global Ambassador for ABJ Group, Director of a Specialist SEN School and Lead Proposer of GATES Academy, a school specialising in pupils with learning difficulties. Whether he is discussing the importance of creativity, from his role as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, or racial diversity, audiences are enlightened by Kishan.
Regarding Kishan’s political career, he was the Deputy Chairman of the London Conservative Party, becoming the youngest politician of ethnic minority to be appointed the prestigious title. At the 2016 elections, he was a candidate for the Greater London Assembly, before joining the Liberal Democrat Party – specifically, the Racial Equality Working Group. Combining his Asian heritage with Kishan’s British values, he has built bridges between communities in London and beyond, inspiring diverse citizens to embrace politics. Kishan was also appointed Chief Advisor to the World Youth Organisation. Within this role, he visited the Ugandan Parliament, to improve the perception among young British Asians of Ugandan origin.
As a campaigner for diversity, Kishan worked closely with British Asians, supplying valuable business advice and engaging young members of the community. Appearing at universities across the country, his speeches regularly inspire students from ethnic minorities to value their potential, and venture into politics, social service and education professions. Kishan has dedicated his career to underprivileged young people at risk of radicalization, in both the UK and India, through such charities as The Unity of Faiths Foundation. Born to refugees in Uganda, Kishan has a personal investment in changing the lives of ethnic minorities for the better, a driving motivation included in his material as a Religious Education teacher.
Having been awarded the 2012 Asian Achievers Gold Award aged 27, he was once again the youngest recipient of the accolade, a testament to Kishan’s early dedication. Additional honours include the 2014 Indian International Achievers Award and 2014 National Diversity Award, as well as nominations for the 2013 Asian Political and Public Life Awards, 2014 Asian Professional Award and the 2016 Inspiration of the Year BEAM Award. A pioneer of community cohesion, his political and charitable work serves to inspire audiences, and teach them the importance of inclusion in the workplace and beyond.
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- Deputy Chairman of the London Conservative Party.
- Part of the Liberal Democrats' Racial Equality Working Group.
- Former Chief Advisor to the World Youth Organisation.
- 2012 - Asian Achievers Gold Award.
- 2014 - Indian International Achievers Award.
- 2014 - National Diversity Award.