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Ravin Jesuthasan

Transform work and workforce strategies with Ravin Jesuthasan, speaker, future of work thought leader. Ravin helps organizations navigate workforce transformation and skills-based talent models, recognized by Thinkers 50 and author of Wall Street Journal bestselling books.

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Ravin Jesuthasan, Speaker | Futurist, Global Thought Leader, Author
Ravin Jesuthasan

Ravin Jesuthasan

Chicago, United States

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  • Global thought leader and futurist on the future of work
  • Bestselling author on workforce transformation and organizational change
  • Keynote speaker at major global conferences on work transformation
Ravin Jesuthasan is a recognised global thought leader, futurist and bestselling author on the future of work and workforce transformation. He works with some of the largest and most sophisticated organisations in the world on transforming work and the workforce. Ravin has led numerous research projects for the World Economic Forum including its ground-breaking studies; Shaping the Future Implications of Digital Media for Society, Creating a Shared Vision for Talent in the 4th Industrial Revolution, HR 4.0: Shaping People Strategies in the 4th Industrial Revolution and Human Capital as an Asset: An Accounting Framework to Reset the Value of Talent in the New World of Work. He is a regular participant and presenter at the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in Davos and is a member of the forum’s Steering Committee on Work and Employment and its Future Skills Alliance. Ravin has been a featured speaker on these topics at major international conferences. He is a regular keynote speaker at global events like the Horasis Global conference, MIT’s Emtech Next conference, Gartner’s Reimagine, HR Tech, the World AI Summit, C2 in Montreal, Beyond HR in Amsterdam and the Peryon People Management Summit in Istanbul among others. He has also been featured and quoted extensively by leading business media including CNN, BBC, The Wall Street Journal, BusinessWeek, CNBC, Fortune, FT, The Nikkei (Japan), Les Echos (France), De Telegraaf (Netherlands), Valor Economico (Brazil), Business Times (Malaysia), Globe and Mail (Canada), South China Morning Post, Dubai One TV and The Australian among others. Ravin was also an advisor to and featured prominently on PBS’s widely acclaimed documentary series The Future of Work. Ravin is a frequent guest lecturer at universities worldwide, including Oxford University, Northwestern University, New York University, the University of Southern California, and Caltech, where he is a faculty member. Ravin was named one of the leading management thinkers by Thinkers 50. He has also been recognised as one of the top 25 most influential consultants in the world by Consulting Magazine, one of the top 8 future of work influencers by Tech News and one of the top 100 HR influencers by HR Executive. He is the author of 5 books including the Wall Street Journal and Amazon number one bestseller; Work Without Jobs: How to Reboot Your Organization’s Work Operating System (MIT Press, 2022), which was also named business book of the year in 2023. His upcoming books are The Skills-Powered Organization: The Journey to the Next Generation Enterprise (MIT Press, 2024) and The Fast Future Blur (Wiley, 2024). Ravin has authored over 200 articles including 15 for the Harvard Business Review and the Sloan Management Review. He is also a regular contributor to Forbes Magazine.

Topics, sessions and talks

Insights Into The Future Of Work
Ravin Jesuthasan discusses the transformative impact of technology on work, advocating for a reimagined workforce strategy that embraces automation and human-machine collaboration for future success.
HR 4.0
Ravin Jesuthasan discusses HR 4.0, emphasizing the transformation of human resources through technology, analytics, and flexible workforces to adapt to the future's dynamic work environment.
Reinventing Jobs: A 4-Step Approach For Applying Automation
Ravin Jesuthasan discusses a strategic four-step method for integrating automation into the workforce, focusing on reinventing jobs to enhance productivity and employee satisfaction.
Creating A Shared Vision For Talent In The 4TH Industrial Revolution
Ravin Jesuthasan discusses strategies for harnessing talent in the 4th Industrial Revolution, emphasizing the importance of a collective vision to navigate technological and workforce transformations.
Sustainable Digital Transformation And The Role Of The Chief People Officer
Ravin Jesuthasan discusses the critical role of Chief People Officers in driving sustainable digital transformation, emphasizing strategic leadership and human-centric approaches in evolving work environments.

Why we recommend booking Ravin

Ravin brings unparalleled insights into the future of work and workforce transformation, drawing from his extensive research and advisory roles with the World Economic Forum and leading global organizations. Booking him as a speaker offers your team or business the opportunity to learn from a recognized global thought leader and bestselling author, ensuring you stay ahead in adapting to rapidly changing work environments. His engaging presentations provide actionable strategies, fostering innovation and preparing your workforce for the challenges and opportunities of the 4th Industrial Revolution.

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Ravin Jesuthasan draws on findings from World Economic Forum research projects he has led — covering topics such as HR 4.0 and human capital accounting — to frame a four-step methodology for integrating automation into the workforce, grounding his sessions in published data rather than anecdote.

What is Ravin Jesuthasan's speaking style like?
Ravin Jesuthasan draws on findings from World Economic Forum research projects he has led — covering topics such as HR 4.0 and human capital accounting — to frame a four-step methodology for integrating automation into the workforce, grounding his sessions in published data rather than anecdote.

Ravin Jesuthasan draws on findings from World Economic Forum research projects he has led — covering topics such as HR 4.0 and human capital accounting — to frame a four-step methodology for integrating automation into the workforce, grounding his sessions in published data rather than anecdote.

What topics does Ravin Jesuthasan specialise in?
Ravin Jesuthasan specialises in the future of work, HR transformation, and the integration of automation and human-machine collaboration into workforce strategy. He is the author of Work Without Jobs (MIT Press, 2022), a Wall Street Journal and Amazon number one bestseller named business book of the year in 2023, and has led multiple research projects for the World Economic Forum, including HR 4.0: Shaping People Strategies in the 4th Industrial Revolution.

Ravin Jesuthasan specialises in the future of work, HR transformation, and the integration of automation and human-machine collaboration into workforce strategy. He is the author of Work Without Jobs (MIT Press, 2022), a Wall Street Journal and Amazon number one bestseller named business book of the year in 2023, and has led multiple research projects for the World Economic Forum, including HR 4.0: Shaping People Strategies in the 4th Industrial Revolution.

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