Bidhan L. Parmar Speaking Fee: $30,000 to $50,000

Bidhan "Bobby" Parmar serves as the Shannon G. Smith Bicentennial Associate Professor of Business Administration at the University of Virginia's Darden School of Business. He teaches courses on business ethics, collaboration, and creative and critical thinking. Additionally, he is a fellow at the Olsson Center for Applied Ethics and the Safra Center for Ethics at Harvard University, and co-directs the Darden Experiential Leadership Development Lab. Parmar's research focuses on how managers navigate uncertainty and collaborate to create value for stakeholders. His work assists executives in better handling ambiguity in their decision-making processes. In 2005, he developed "Turning Gears, Inc.," a web-based business ethics simulation where MBA students assume the role of product managers, making real-time decisions with ethical implications. Recognized for his teaching excellence, Parmar was named one of the "Best 40-Under-40 Professors" by Poets & Quants in 2014. He has contributed to publications such as the Harvard Business Review and the Business and Professional Ethics Journal. His recent research examines the impact of authority on moral decision-making in organizations. Parmar earned his B.A., MBA, and Ph.D. from the University of Virginia. His dedication to understanding the complexities of ethical decision-making has made him a sought-after speaker and consultant for organizations aiming to foster ethical and effective leadership.