“From one story to many – where every voice leads”
Divesh Sareen was just 21 when he left India and landed in Melbourne, carrying little more than a backpack, ambition, and the courage to start over. With no safety net, he studied by day and worked by night, slowly carving out a space in a world that often felt unfamiliar.
But the deeper his roots grew in Australia, the clearer his vision became – not just for himself, but for those like him. People with untold stories, unspoken struggles, and unheard dreams.
Years later, after building a career in technology, launching startups, and publishing The Indian Mate, a memoir about migration and belonging, Divesh realised that leadership isn’t always about titles. It’s about resilience. It’s about using your voice when it matters. And most of all – it’s about listening.
That spark led to The Leader Speaks – a stage, a story bank, a global conversation. Through this initiative, Divesh brings together legends of sport, business, arts, and community – creating spaces where experience meets purpose, and leadership becomes personal.
From Sunil Gavaskar to Aaron Finch, and from first-time entrepreneurs to global icons, The Leader Speaks is Divesh’s way of honouring wisdom and amplifying impact.
As he often says, “I am here to listen, learn and leave it better”. And this is just the beginning.
