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 36 books, including the international bestseller Execution, his work has sold over 4 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.

Anish Batlaw joined General Atlantic (GA) in 2015 and leads the firm's Human Capital efforts (people, pay and performance) in support of its global portfolio companies. His responsibilities include development of GA's talent network, assessment and development of management teams, and executive compensation.