Full Name
Mohammed Farshori
Job Title
Chair
Company
Asian Chamber of Texas
Speaker Bio
Mohammed Farshori, Chair - Asian Chamber of Texas
Mohammed Farshori is a distinguished global leader in corporate social responsibility, environmental sustainability, culture and inclusion. With a track record of spearheading transformative initiatives across industries, he has successfully led sustainability programs, employee engagement strategies, and community impact efforts at both corporate and nonprofit levels.
Sustainability & Environmental Leadership
At AT&T, Mohammed has been instrumental in advancing sustainability through major initiatives, including:
Driving environmental employee engagement strategy for 80+ Senior VPs across the U.S., EMEA, and APAC regions, fostering a culture of sustainability among a diverse workforce.
Leading the Zero Waste Employee Engagement, Earth Month, Sustainability education activities at AT&T Headquarters, implementing strategies to reduce waste and promote sustainable business practices.
Pioneering the AI Trash Can Initiative, integrating artificial intelligence for more efficient waste management.
Beyond AT&T, Mohammed plays a critical role in shaping sustainability efforts across different sectors:
As Chair of Sustainability for the National Cricket League USA, he is leading the league’s 2030 goal of achieving carbon neutrality, bringing sustainability into the world of sports.
As Chairman of the Asian Chamber of Texas, he led the organization to become the first Asian Chamber in Texas to specialize in providing sustainability resources for small and midsized enterprises (SMEs).
He served as an advisor in the launch of the University of Texas at Dallas’s first Sustainable Aviation Certificate.
Culture & Inclusion
Beyond sustainability, Mohammed has made significant contributions to inclusion and public safety initiatives:
As a DEI Ambassador and Co-founder of Faith @ Work AT&T and Past National President of Organization of Asian Indians he has led inclusion and equity-focused dialogues, volunteer programs, and employee engagement activities within AT&T.
In his recent role at AT&T, he is responsible for building market development and competitive intel strategy for Public Safety, focusing on critical infrastructure solutions.
Community Engagement & Nonprofit Leadership
A passionate advocate for social impact, Mohammed serves on multiple advisory boards and leads key nonprofit initiatives:
United Nations Foundation Girl Up Campaign’s Advisory Board Member (2018 – Present)
Visit Dallas Advisory Board – (Serving City of Dallas’s 10-Year Destination Master Plan Committee, Brand Committee and Visit Dallas Diversity & Inclusion Committee) (2021 – Present)
University of Texas at Dallas’s DEI Advisory Board Member (2019 - 2024)
For the past eight years, Mohammed has mentored active military personnel transitioning into corporate roles through the American Corporate Partners program. (2017 – Present)
He has held past executive leadership roles with the India Association of North Texas, North American Society of Indian Muslims, Women of AT&T and the National Alliance on Mental Illness, demonstrating his dedication to social justice, mental health advocacy, and community development.
Education & Thought Leadership
Graduate Candidate for a Master’s in Sustainability Studies at Harvard University (2023 -2026), His coursework includes:
Critical Analysis of Environmental Systems
Global Development, Economy, Environment, and Sustainable Development
Sustainable Cities & Business Practices
Community-Based Disaster Response
Ethical Leadership in Sustainability
Harvard Certificate in Sustainable Business Strategy.
MBA Essentials Certification - London School of Economics. (2020 – 2021)
Bachelor of Commerce (Foreign Trade) - Osmania University, India.
Postgraduate Diploma in Mass Communications & Journalism - Bhavans College, India
A sought-after public speaker, he has delivered keynote addresses at major conferences, including: White House AAPI leadership summit, Asia Society, Conference Board, Public Affairs Council. NAAAP, D Magazine, AT&T, Samsung, and Keynote at Dallas Mavericks.
Awards & Recognition: Mohammed’s leadership has been recognized through numerous accolades:
Dallas 500 Dallas’s Most Powerful Business Leaders (2023 & 2024)
HSNT Person of the Year (2022)
Immigrant Journey Award (2020)
Dallas Business Journal’s Minority Business Leader Award (2019)
Mohammed Farshori is a distinguished global leader in corporate social responsibility, environmental sustainability, culture and inclusion. With a track record of spearheading transformative initiatives across industries, he has successfully led sustainability programs, employee engagement strategies, and community impact efforts at both corporate and nonprofit levels.
Sustainability & Environmental Leadership
At AT&T, Mohammed has been instrumental in advancing sustainability through major initiatives, including:
Driving environmental employee engagement strategy for 80+ Senior VPs across the U.S., EMEA, and APAC regions, fostering a culture of sustainability among a diverse workforce.
Leading the Zero Waste Employee Engagement, Earth Month, Sustainability education activities at AT&T Headquarters, implementing strategies to reduce waste and promote sustainable business practices.
Pioneering the AI Trash Can Initiative, integrating artificial intelligence for more efficient waste management.
Beyond AT&T, Mohammed plays a critical role in shaping sustainability efforts across different sectors:
As Chair of Sustainability for the National Cricket League USA, he is leading the league’s 2030 goal of achieving carbon neutrality, bringing sustainability into the world of sports.
As Chairman of the Asian Chamber of Texas, he led the organization to become the first Asian Chamber in Texas to specialize in providing sustainability resources for small and midsized enterprises (SMEs).
He served as an advisor in the launch of the University of Texas at Dallas’s first Sustainable Aviation Certificate.
Culture & Inclusion
Beyond sustainability, Mohammed has made significant contributions to inclusion and public safety initiatives:
As a DEI Ambassador and Co-founder of Faith @ Work AT&T and Past National President of Organization of Asian Indians he has led inclusion and equity-focused dialogues, volunteer programs, and employee engagement activities within AT&T.
In his recent role at AT&T, he is responsible for building market development and competitive intel strategy for Public Safety, focusing on critical infrastructure solutions.
Community Engagement & Nonprofit Leadership
A passionate advocate for social impact, Mohammed serves on multiple advisory boards and leads key nonprofit initiatives:
United Nations Foundation Girl Up Campaign’s Advisory Board Member (2018 – Present)
Visit Dallas Advisory Board – (Serving City of Dallas’s 10-Year Destination Master Plan Committee, Brand Committee and Visit Dallas Diversity & Inclusion Committee) (2021 – Present)
University of Texas at Dallas’s DEI Advisory Board Member (2019 - 2024)
For the past eight years, Mohammed has mentored active military personnel transitioning into corporate roles through the American Corporate Partners program. (2017 – Present)
He has held past executive leadership roles with the India Association of North Texas, North American Society of Indian Muslims, Women of AT&T and the National Alliance on Mental Illness, demonstrating his dedication to social justice, mental health advocacy, and community development.
Education & Thought Leadership
Graduate Candidate for a Master’s in Sustainability Studies at Harvard University (2023 -2026), His coursework includes:
Critical Analysis of Environmental Systems
Global Development, Economy, Environment, and Sustainable Development
Sustainable Cities & Business Practices
Community-Based Disaster Response
Ethical Leadership in Sustainability
Harvard Certificate in Sustainable Business Strategy.
MBA Essentials Certification - London School of Economics. (2020 – 2021)
Bachelor of Commerce (Foreign Trade) - Osmania University, India.
Postgraduate Diploma in Mass Communications & Journalism - Bhavans College, India
A sought-after public speaker, he has delivered keynote addresses at major conferences, including: White House AAPI leadership summit, Asia Society, Conference Board, Public Affairs Council. NAAAP, D Magazine, AT&T, Samsung, and Keynote at Dallas Mavericks.
Awards & Recognition: Mohammed’s leadership has been recognized through numerous accolades:
Dallas 500 Dallas’s Most Powerful Business Leaders (2023 & 2024)
HSNT Person of the Year (2022)
Immigrant Journey Award (2020)
Dallas Business Journal’s Minority Business Leader Award (2019)
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