Lal Bhatia, who got popular because of his book ‘Indicting Goliath’ — a real life story of a man who, while falsely incarcerated for 13 years, had to fight for justice and freedom without a lawyer in the United States of America, when individuals within the US government allegedly levied fraudulent charges against him —  is a global thought leader and innovator with an entrepreneurial flair. Lal has conceptualized and developed new business models in challenging environments. Lal’s core competencies include new-ventures, team building, change management, business development, film production, brand development, governance and strategy for digital transformation. The author has been a strategic thinker with strong ethical standards and focus on results. 

After receiving his bachelor’s degree from the Calcutta University in 1987, in 1996, he received a Masters in Business Administration from the Hawaii Pacific University, Honolulu, Hawaii. With over 33 years of business strategy and management experience with various small and large organizations assisting in strategizing, branding and opening new markets, Lal has a vast network of diverse profiles in every corner of the globe.

Lal recently also turned creative producer for ‘Samjho Bharatvasi,’ an upbeat music video supported by the Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India, encouraging citizens to follow COVID-19 protocols. The video received 1 million views within 48 hours. He was also the creative producer for a public awareness film, which stressed on the importance of wearing a mask for Bidhannagar Police by Barking Crow Films.

In July this year, he creatively produced a short film Panaah, which was supported by National Human Rights Commission, New Delhi India. He has also been awarded by one of the biggest newspapers in the country – Times of India for entrepreneurship.

Lal who has many qualities was a keynote speaker, of the Institute of Engineering, Vidyanath Aiyar Memorial Lecture and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, Eastern India Regional Council. He was also the chief guest for ‘Nine Letters of Honor,’ a play by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, Eastern India Regional Council.

He has also participated on the  panel of experts for business opportunities and global impact on Sicilian products at the National Convention of the Della Regione Siciliana, Sicily, in Italy. He has also been felicitated by the Ministry of External Affairs – Government of India.