Meena Harris

Meena Harris is an entrepreneur, bestselling author, media executive and social impact leader who is widely recognised as the founder of the highly successful Phenomenal Woman Action Campaign. Through the campaign, she has redefined purpose-driven branding by combining activism with consumer engagement, building a movement supported by more than 450 celebrities, including Jessica Alba, Serena Williams, Eva Longoria, Valerie Jarrett and Issa Rae. Collectively, the campaign has reached a digital audience of more than 625 million people. As the CEO, Broadway Co-Producer and Executive Producer of Phenomenal Media, a Tony Award-winning media company, Meena champions diverse storytelling while sharing expert insights on leadership, entrepreneurship, data privacy, cybersecurity, consumer service and building businesses with social impact, making her an engaging and influential keynote speaker.

After graduating from Stanford University and earning a law degree from Harvard Law School, Meena qualified as a lawyer and built an impressive career across law, public policy and technology. She developed specialist expertise in data privacy, cybersecurity and consumer protection before moving into leadership within the technology sector. As Head of Strategy and Leadership at Uber, she helped shape strategic initiatives during a period of significant growth, gaining first-hand experience of leading innovation within one of the world’s most recognisable companies. She later expanded her entrepreneurial portfolio by becoming CEO of the satirical media brand Reductress while continuing to grow Phenomenal Media into a leading entertainment and production company.

Alongside her business achievements, Meena is a celebrated author whose children’s books have become international successes. She is the number one New York Times bestselling author of ‘Kamala and Maya’s Big Idea’, ‘Ambitious Girl’, ‘The Truth About Mrs. Claus’, ‘A Is for Ambitious’ and ‘Maya’s Big Question‘. Her work has been featured by leading publications including Elle, The New York Times and AdWeek, reflecting her influence across media, publishing and culture.

Beyond her executive roles, Meena continues to advocate for greater representation, equality and opportunity through storytelling, business and philanthropy. Her unique ability to combine legal expertise, commercial leadership and cultural influence enables her to connect with audiences across industries. Whether speaking to corporate leaders, entrepreneurs or future changemakers, she delivers practical lessons on innovation, inclusive leadership and purpose-driven growth, inspiring audiences to transform ambitious ideas into lasting impact.

Meena Harris delivers inspiring keynote presentations that blend entrepreneurship, leadership, activism and innovation with practical business insight. Drawing on her experience leading global campaigns, building award-winning media ventures and navigating senior roles within the technology sector, she demonstrates how purpose can become a competitive advantage. Her engaging storytelling, combined with expertise in cybersecurity, consumer protection and brand leadership, equips audiences with actionable strategies for creating meaningful impact. Meena’s talks resonate with organisations seeking to inspire innovation, empower diverse talent and build values-led businesses prepared for long-term success.

Here are some of the key milestones that define Meena Harris’ remarkable career:

  • 2023 – Published ‘A Is for Ambitious’, expanding her bestselling children’s book collection.
  • 2022 – Leads the Phenomenal Woman Action Campaign, which has reached more than 625 million people and attracted support from over 450 celebrity advocates.
  • 2022 – Released ‘The Truth About Mrs. Claus’, continuing her mission to inspire young readers through inclusive storytelling.
  • 2022 – Serves as CEO of Reductress, overseeing the growth of the influential satirical media company.
  • 2021 – Published ‘Ambitious Girl’, a number one New York Times bestselling children’s book.
  • 2020 – Published ‘Kamala and Maya’s Big Idea’, which became a number one New York Times bestseller.
  • 2017 – Serves as CEO, Broadway Co-Producer and Executive Producer of the Tony Award-winning Phenomenal Media.
  • 2017 – Held the role of Head of Strategy and Leadership at Uber, contributing to strategic growth and organisational leadership.