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Afdhel Aziz, a former Fortune 500 executive, founded Conspiracy of Love, a Purpose consultancy advising global giants like Adidas, Coca Cola and Sephora on how to unlock business growth through positive societal impact . His journey began after surviving a tsunami in his native Sri Lanka, pushing him to seek a deeper purpose beyond climbing the corporate ladder. His best-selling book, “The Principles of Purpose,” co-authored with Bobby Jones, earned acclaim for showcasing purpose as the 21st century’s growth story. Aziz’s speaking impact extends globally, with his insights shared at leading corporations like Disney, Microsoft, JP Morgan Chase, and The Gap, as well as at the United Nations, Cannes Lions and the Fast Company Innovation Festival. Aziz’s prowess as an award-winning poet, writer, and documentary filmmaker underscores his fascination with the art and craft of creativity and storytelling.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Afdhel Aziz, a former Fortune 500 executive, founded Conspiracy of Love, a Purpose consultancy advising global giants like Adidas, Coca Cola and Sephora on how […]
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