Reg Athwal is a globally recognized authority in family business, mentor to UHNW families, and a private executive board advisor to hundreds of entrepreneurs, owners, and family-owned businesses, with a focus on the Africa, Middle East, and Asia (AMEA) region. He has personally worked with over 200 family businesses across 12 generations, impacting over $6.2 billion in revenues and equity value. Athwal is also a bestselling family business author, professional expert speaker, and educator to over 30,000 families, with 7 books and numerous IP incubations to his name. In addition, Reg founded several professional service brands and edtech platforms, including RTS Global Partners, Family Business Academy, Fobillion, and Verchool.

Athwal is a Doctor of Philosophy student at Life University and studied Art and Design at Windsor College. He has been recognized multiple times for his contributions to the industry, including winning the 'Disruptive Entrepreneur of the Year' award at the SME World Summit in 2016.

As a certified global speaker with the Professional Speaking Association of the United Kingdom (PSA-UK) and the founding chairman of the Professional Speakers Association of the Middle East (PSA-ME), Athwal is a sought-after speaker and mentor for family businesses, entrepreneurship, board governance, succession planning, legacy planning, and next-gen mentorship. During his career, he has mentored at Harvard Business School, served as a global expert speaker at YPO, a global chapter speaker at Entrepreneurs' Organization, and a family business speaker at Vistage UK.