Reg Athwal is the Chairman of 'RAW Group' & ‘TAO-Inc.’, and is the Founding Partner & MD of ‘RTS Global Partners’ (‘RTS’) with 4 Operating Divisions: Advisory, Consulting, Ventures & Education. RTS provides transformational business solutions delivered predominately to Family Businesses & Entrepreneurs, via a network of 30+ Partners & Consultants spread across Africa & Middle East, with offices in Dubai-UAE, London-UK and Nairobi-Kenya. Athwal is currently retained as a Global Trusted Executive Advisor by many large family-based conglomerates and strategically supports all the Global Partners at ‘RTS’ with their clients.
He is also the Past President of the 'Professional Speakers Association' of the United Kingdom and Founding Chairman & Past President of the 'Professional Speakers Association' of the Middle East.
Prior to becoming a leading authority in human capital management and a trusted strategic executive advisor to Family Operating/Owned Businesses and many CEOs, Athwal has built numerous start-up and fast-growth businesses since the age of 17, and bounced back from bankruptcy at the age of 21 to build his first million- dollar company by age 26.
His personal success stories, case studies, extensive research and best practices have been shared to thousands of students at Oxford University, The University of Chicago, Hult International Business School, SP Jain Institute of Management, MIT College of Management, Indian School of Business, Cranfield University, Oshwal, Lagos Business School and hundreds of other schools.
He is the creator of the 'Unleash Your DNA' international brand incorporating 'The DNA & Dream Team Models' and a series of Keynote Speeches, Masterclasses, Forums and Business Advisory Services. Millions of people and over 500,000 CEO’s/GM’s have been through his 'Unleash Your DNA' private sessions and listened to his talks in 56 countries since 2002. He's worked closely with Government Authorities, Central Banks, Educational Institutions and Health Authorities as well as hundreds of Family- Owned Conglomerates and Multi-Billion Dollar Organizations throughout Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) regions. Athwal is an approved expert resource and speaker to the world's most influential and private CEO organizations to include: Vistage International, The Academy for Chief Executives (ACE), The Entrepreneurs Organization (EO), The Young Presidents Organization (YPO), The World Presidents Organization (WPO), Capital Club and The CEO Clubs.
Athwal is a world-class expert advisor, keynote speaker, moderator and facilitator for prominent gatherings to include: Awards Ceremonies, Product Launches, Executive Conferences, Family Group Gatherings, International Congresses, Government Forums and Royal Family Addresses. He has moderated for numerous years the E&Y Strategic Growth Forums in the MEASA region.
He is also a USA bestselling co-author of numerous books and writes regular articles for leading business publications. His latest book ‘Unleash Your Family Business DNA’ is soon to be published after completing research for 10+ years on global family businesses. Athwal is also a media presenter and business content co-creator of numerous TV shows broadcasted on airlines.
Athwal is a British-Indian born national, married, a proud father of four children and commutes frequently between his homes and offices in both Ascot-UK and Dubai-UAE. He is passionate about business, education, football (soccer) and art.
