Ram Charan is a sought after business advisor renowned among senior executives for his ability to solve difficult business problems. For more than thirty-five years, Ram has worked behind the scenes with senior executives at some of the world’s most successful companies, including GE, Verizon, Novartis, Dupont, Thomson Corporation, KLM,... Read more
Ram Charan is a sought after business advisor renowned among senior executives for his ability to solve difficult business problems.
For more than thirty-five years, Ram has worked behind the scenes with senior executives at some of the world’s most successful companies, including GE, Verizon, Novartis, Dupont, Thomson Corporation, KLM, and Bank of America.
Ram’s introduction to business came early while working in the family shoe shop in the small Indian town where he was raised. He earned his MBA and doctorate degrees from Harvard Business School. After receiving his doctorate degree, he served on the Harvard Business School faculty.
He is known for providing advice that is relevant and that takes into account the real-world complexities of business. Identified by Fortune as a leading expert in corporate governance, Ram helps boards go beyond the requirements of Sarbanes-Oxley and the New York Stock Exchange by providing practical ways to improve their group dynamics.
Many people have come to know Ram through his in-house executive education programs. His energetic and interactive teaching style has won him several awards. He won the Bell Ringer award at GE’s famous Crotonville Institute and best teacher award at Northwestern. He was among BusinessWeek’s top ten resources for in-house executive development programs.
In the past five years, Ram’s books have sold more than 2 million copies. These include the bestseller Execution: The Discipline of Getting Things Done and Confronting Reality, both co-authored with Larry Bossidy. His newest book, Global Tilt, is a guide to leading your business through the radical shift in economic power currently underway.
A frequent contributor to Fortune, Ram has written two cover stories, “Why CEOs Fail” and “Why Companies Fail.” Other articles have appeared in the Financial Times, Harvard Business Review, Director’s Monthly, and Strategy and Business.
Ram has served on the Blue Ribbon Commission on Corporate Governance and was elected a Distinguished Fellow of the National Academy of Human Resources. He is on the board of Austin Industries and Tyco Electronics.
You can book Ram Charan through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Ram's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Ram Charan's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Ram tailored to your event.
Ram Charan speaks on a range of business, leadership and industry subjects. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Ram to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Ram Charan for events worldwide, subject to Ram's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Ram Charan is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Ram can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Ram Charan on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Ram can offer.
Ram Charan delivers keynotes in English. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Ram Charan's areas of expertise include a range of business, leadership and industry subjects. To get a clear sense of Ram's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
Ram Charan can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in a range of business, leadership and industry subjects is relevant. Details of Ram's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Ram Charan is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Ram Charan, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Ram's current availability for your dates.