Eloquent Elites TMC, Enrichment Session-2, Etiquette Essentials for International Interaction

Meeting 88 Role Players:
SAA - TM Nupur Saklecha
PO - Renosh Thomas, DTM
TMoD - TM (Dr.) Deepak Deshpande
Keynote Speaker: Christopher Almeida, DTM
Q n A - TM Girija Deshpande
TTM - TM Darsh Chadha

KEYNOTE SPEAKER INTRODUCTION:
Indian at heart, global in spirit, Distinguished Toastmaster Christopher Almeida, better known as Chris, is a force to be reckoned with in both the tech and Toastmasters world!

With over two dynamic decades as IT Director at DHL Express Qatar, he is a powerhouse of passion, purpose, and performance.

A tenacious travelling toastmaster, you’ll always spot him with either the Toastmasters Magazine or his ever-present DHL branding gear!

Born in Mumbai and brought up in Qatar, Chris is a Computer Science graduate from Mumbai University and the first DTM from Konkan Toastmasters Club.

His journey in Toastmasters spans 17 vibrant years, filled with countless awards, leadership roles, and legacy-setting initiatives — including Qatar’s first-ever Toastmasters Open House.

A proud Triple Crown achiever – five times over, he’s currently working towards his second DTM, and a sixth Triple Crown by 2026!

Known for living the belief that his blood group B+ is = Be Positive, Chris brings unmatched energy, soulful smiles, good vibes, and a contagious zest for life.

He champions the Fit to Lead lifestyle, having clocked 558+ consecutive days of fitness activities and participating in marathons, ultramarathons, and personal fitness challenges.

From inspiring new clubs, conducting hit workshops across District 116, to mentoring leaders globally, Chris truly believes in doing ordinary things extraordinarily well.

Not just a tech wizard – he was awarded the Stevie Award seven years in a row.

He is named one of Qatar’s Top 50 IT Leaders – he’s also a family man, blessed with two lovely daughters, Aaliya and Amaya, and a beautiful story that began with an angry DHL customer who became his wife, Rebecca.

A passionate recycler, gardener, and kite-flyer, he is DHL’s first Fit for Work, Fit for Life Ambassador in Middle East and North Africa, and a proud program advisor at the University of Doha for Science and Technology, helping build over 60 future IT leaders.

Currently active in three clubs and coaching a fourth, Chris is focused on uniting clubs under the spirit of ‘One Team, One Dream’.

Whether he's building teams, flying kites, or conquering podiums, he leads by example – proving that consistency, humility, and passion are the ultimate ingredients for extraordinary impact.