Rita Gunther McGrath is a globally recognised expert on strategy and innovation. A Columbia Business School professor, she equips leaders with practical tools to drive growth and thrive in times of disruption.
Rita Gunther McGrath is a world-renowned authority on strategy and innovation, and a professor at Columbia Business School. She is celebrated for her ability to guide leaders and organisations through volatility, helping them identify growth opportunities and act decisively in uncertain environments.
Rita directs the acclaimed Leading Strategic Growth and Change programme at Columbia and has long been recognised as one of the most influential voices in modern management thinking.
Her distinguished career includes:
Earlier in her career, Rita held leadership roles as an IT director, worked in the political sphere, and co-founded startups before completing her Ph.D. at Wharton. She also holds degrees with honours from Barnard College and Columbia’s School of International and Public Affairs.
Rita is a highly sought-after keynote speaker at prestigious global forums, including the Global Peter Drucker Forum and CEO summits worldwide. Known for her insightful, provocative, yet highly practical approach, she combines academic rigour with actionable frameworks.
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Audiences value Rita for her clarity in simplifying complex strategy concepts, her ability to highlight emerging opportunities, and her practical guidance for navigating…
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