Charan, Ram

Biography

Ram Charan has spent six decades working with CEOs across almost all major geographies and industries. He talks to a CEO or CXO every single day. His advice is actually executed. He has advised over 50 Chinese companies and served on Chinese boards. He warned executives about China’s rise for two decades while others dismissed the threat. Author of over 36 books, including the international bestseller Execution, his work has sold over four million copies in 25+ languages. A Harvard Business School Baker Scholar with an MBA and doctorate from HBS, Dr. Charan was recently honored as a “Global Board Legend” at the 2025 Global Corporate Governance Summit.