Mahesh M. Thakur

Mahesh M. Thakur stands at the forefront of executive leadership and organizational transformation. Renowned globally as a Master Certified Coach, Mahesh has delivered over 10,000 hours of executive leadership team coaching, empowering leaders to elevate their impact, drive cultural change, and embrace AI in meaningful ways. With a proven track record of managing and growing a $600M+ P&L, he has pioneered a culture of experimentation and continuous learning, drawing on his leadership experience at Microsoft AI, Amazon, Intuit, and GoDaddy—where he worked alongside visionaries like Bill Gates and Satya Nadella. He was selected as one of the Top 100 Executive Coaches Globally (out of 18,000 applicants). Mahesh’s proprietary frameworks, inspired by these industry giants, have enabled organizations to build agile, high-performing teams ready to thrive in today’s fast-evolving business landscape. Mahesh is genuinely enthusiastic about the opportunity to work with CEOs and executive teams—not just as a coach, but as a partner who deeply understands the pressures, ambitions, and opportunities inherent in leading at the highest level. His reputation is built on guiding C-Suite leaders and teams beyond surface-level change, helping them achieve profound, lasting transformation and fostering environments where both performance and well-being flourish. Mahesh brings a warm, human approach to every engagement, drawing from his extensive experience building companies, developing frameworks for AI and culture, and navigating the complexities of executive life. Outside of work, he finds balance through yoga, weight training, traveling, and, when time allows, making Italian dishes with his kids or enjoying a good glass of Napa wine. He is eager to learn: What are the boldest aspirations your leadership team holds this year, and where do you see the greatest opportunity for growth or change? A certified Board Member from Stanford, Mahesh has served on the board of SaaS innovator Reverie, guiding its acquisition by Reliance Jio to accelerate language adoption on mobile at scale. His insights have been featured in Forbes, Yahoo Finance, and Business Newswire, cementing his reputation as a thought leader in executive development and organizational culture. Mahesh’s passion lies in unlocking the full potential of organizations and their leaders, fostering adaptive, high-growth cultures that are equipped to meet the challenges of the future.