Preity Üpala
Founder, The OMNIA Group
Bio
Preity Üpala is the Founder of The OMNIA Group, a strategic brand marketing consultancy that works with governments, CEOs, charities, and think tanks. She is a geopolitical expert, award-winning international columnist, and a member of the Forbes Council.
She is a sought-after radio and television commentator on geopolitics, geoeconomics, foreign policy, diplomacy, democracy, the Asian century, BRICS, religion, counterterrorism, peace, and spirituality. Her expertise spans US-India relations, Australia-India relations, Middle East affairs, and South Asian issues. She also provides cultural insights on travel, spirituality, and the human condition.
Her reporting on foreign policy, international relations, diplomacy, and conflict resolution has been published in over 200 outlets including Forbes, The Observer, The National Telegraph, Business Standard, Foreign Policy, Times of Israel, and The Times of India. She has been featured as a political strategist on networks such as FOX, CNN, TOI, FT, and ET.
Preity is an international keynote speaker who has addressed audiences in 25 countries at forums such as the World Economic Forum, Horasis, BRICS, the Centre for Human Prosperity, and the Centre for Peace and Dialogue. She frequently chairs global summits and has moderated panels with billionaires, CEOs, heads of state, and members of royal families. A certified Dharma Ambassador, she has delivered lectures to more than 100,000 students and corporate clients on motivation, feminism, soft power, and purpose. She hosts her own podcast, “The Preity Effect,” and has appeared on over 500 podcasts and media interviews.
She has received the “Young Leader of the Decade” award at the Women’s Economic Forum, “Inspirational Young Leader” at the Prestige Awards, and the “Top Entrepreneur Award” at Entrepreneur’s Echo. She has also been nominated as a Young Entrepreneur at Forbes and for the LA Press Club Awards.
The former Miss India International has worked across four continents in Bollywood and Hollywood as an actor and producer. She is currently developing a show for Hollywood studios, and her upcoming book is scheduled for publication in late 2025.
Personal Quote:
“True leadership lies in shaping narratives that bridge cultures, foster dialogue, and create a more purposeful and peaceful world. - Preity Üpala”