Thomas Kereszti

Tom Kereszti spent 25+ years in Fortune 500 C-suites at Colgate-Palmolive, Reckitt Benckiser, Philips Electronics, and Strauss Group—leading turnarounds, startups, and cultural transformations across six continents. He’s the author of two books: C-Suite and Beyond: The 4 Keys to Leadership Success and his newest release, CultureWerk: The Twelve Pillars of Leadership Multiplication.

CultureWerk introduces a practical framework for building high-performance cultures that outlast any single leader—drawn from real experiences leading teams in Mexico, Hungary, Czech Republic, Brazil, Serbia, and Israel. Tom’s podcast episodes are packed with vivid international stories, hard-won leadership lessons, and actionable takeaways your audience can use immediately.

Tom is Maxwell Leadership certified, hosts the annual Live2Lead San Diego conference, and has appeared on 50+ podcasts. He brings a down-to-earth style that blends faith-based principles with common-sense business strategy. Hosts love having Tom on—his storytelling, energy, and down-to-earth style make for fun conversations that resonate with audiences and deliver real value.

Visit In The News – Tom Kereszti to see and listen to many of Tom’s podcast appearances.