In 2000, Deep Kalra, the pioneer of online travel in India, founded MakeMyTrip. Under his stewardship, MakeMyTrip has become the largest online travel company, as well as the largest e-commerce business in India. The company has been recognized as one of India’s best travel portals. In August 2010, MakeMyTrip... Read more
In 2000, Deep Kalra, the pioneer of online travel in India, founded MakeMyTrip. Under his stewardship, MakeMyTrip has become the largest online travel company, as well as the largest e-commerce business in India. The company has been recognized as one of India’s best travel portals.
In August 2010, MakeMyTrip had a very effective IPO on NASDAQ. In July 2016, it was positioned as the No. 1 web based business organisation to work for by the Great Place to Work Institute, India.
Kalra is a member the Executive Council of NASSCOM and chairs the NASSCOM Internet Working Group. He is also a Charter Member of TiE (The Indus Entrepreneurs) and serves on the Board of TiE, New Delhi.
Prior to his entrepreneurial venture with MakeMyTrip, Kalra had corporate stints with GE Capital, AMF Bowling Inc. and ABN AMRO Bank.
Deep Kalra is a member of CII’s Tourism sub-committee and is a regular speaker at internet and travel conferences across the globe.
Deep Kalra currently serves as an independent Director for IndiaMart.com, a leading B2B website. He is also a founding member of ‘I am Gurgaon’, an NGO focused on improving the quality of life in Gurgaon.
Kalra holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from St Stephen’s College, Delhi and an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad.
You can book Deep Kalra through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Deep's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Deep Kalra's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Deep tailored to your event.
Deep Kalra speaks on a range of business, leadership and industry subjects. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Deep to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Deep Kalra for events worldwide, subject to Deep's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Deep Kalra is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Deep can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Deep Kalra on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Deep can offer.
Deep Kalra delivers keynotes in Hindi. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Deep Kalra's areas of expertise include a range of business, leadership and industry subjects. To get a clear sense of Deep's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
Deep Kalra can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in a range of business, leadership and industry subjects is relevant. Details of Deep's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Deep Kalra is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Deep Kalra, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Deep's current availability for your dates.