About Emad
Emad Shargi is an Iranian-American businessman who was wrongfully detained and held hostage in Evin prison in Iran for approximately five and a half years following his arrest in April 2018. He was convicted of espionage without trial and sentenced to 10 years imprisonment. He was released on September 18, 2023, as part of an Iran-United States prisoner exchange brokered by Qatar.
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SpeakerBusiness Leader / ExecutiveCrisis Management And Uncertainty In Global BusinessEthical Leadership And Decision MakingFreedom And Human DignityGeopolitical Conflict And Human CostIntegrity Under PressureOptimism And Leadership Through ChaosResilience And Mental Strength Under Adversity
Known for
- Wrongful imprisonment and hostage experience in Iran
- Keynote speaking on resilience and leadership under pressure
- Advocating for human dignity and freedom
- Speaking on ethical decision-making and integrity
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