Biography

Ravin Jesuthasan is a recognized futurist, global thought leader and bestselling author on the future of work and human capital. He has led multiple research efforts on the global workforce, the emerging digital economy, the rise of artificial intelligence and the transformation of work.

Ravin is global leader of transformation at Mercer. He 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 and HR 4.0: Shaping People Strategies in the 4th Industrial Revolution. He is a regular participant and presenter at the World Economic Forum’s annual meetings in Davos and Dalian/Tianjin and is a member of the forum’s Steering Committee on Work and Employment.

Ravin Jesuthasan has been a featured speaker on the aforementioned topics at major conferences around the world. He is a regular keynote speaker at global events like the Horassis Global conference, MIT’s Emtech conference, 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 Echoes (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 is a frequent guest lecturer at universities around the world including Oxford University, Northwestern University, University of Southern California and New York University and an advisor to and featured prominently on PBS’s highly acclaimed documentary series “Future of Work”.

He has been recognized 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, one of the top 100 HR influencers by HR Executive and was named to the Thinkers 50 Radar Class of 2020.

He is the bestselling author of Work Without Jobs, Transformative HR, Lead The Work: Navigating a World Beyond Employment, andReinventing Jobs: A 4-Step Approach to Applying Automation to Work. Transformative HR and Reinventing Jobs were winners of the Axiom silver and gold awards for business book of the year in 2012 and 2018 respectively.

Ravin Jesuthasan has authored over 150 articles including 14 for the Harvard Business Review and the Sloan Management Review. His article in the HR People and Strategy Journal entitled Performance Management as a Business Discipline received the Walker Award for the most original and valuable contribution to the HR profession. He is also a regular contributor to Forbes Magazine.

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The Future of Work

The outbreak of Covid-19 has exponentially accelerated the future of work as digitalization and the democratization of work, its two critical drivers, have leapt forward. But the impact on work is far more profound than just changing where people work; it is also fundamentally altering what work is performed, when it is performed and how we perform it. What has become increasingly clear is that our current operating model of matching jobs and jobholders needs to be reimagined to ensure greater organizational resilience and agility and equity and relevance for all talent. The full potential of organizations rests not on technological advancements but on optimizing work and the skills of a diverse workforce; and that requires a fundamentally different paradigm.

Booksby Ravin Jesuthasan

Work Without Jobs

Transformative HR

Lead The Work: Navigating a World Beyond Employment

Reinventing Jobs: A 4-Step Approach to Applying Automation to Work

Blog Posts

Cultivating a Confidence Mindset and Go From Chaos to Triumph

Transform chaos into strategic success with a confident mindset—insights from mindset keynote speaker Andrew Busch.

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The Power of Love: How Connection and Communication Drive Success

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Motivational Speakers for Youth Empowerment: Inspiring the Next Generation

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Top Financial Speakers: Navigating Finance with Wisdom and Heart

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Creating a Loyal & Unified Team That Thrives Together

Build a loyal team that works together with insights from leadership expert Dennis Snow on customer experience.

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The Power of Vulnerability: How True Leaders Build Trust and Growth

How embracing vulnerability leads to personal and professional growth, as leadership expert Rashmi Airan shares insights on building trust and resilience.

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Cultivating a Confidence Mindset and Go From Chaos to Triumph

In today’s volatile environment, how can leaders transform chaos into a strategic advantage? The answer...

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The Power of Love: How Connection and Communication Drive Success

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Creating a Loyal & Unified Team That Thrives Together

What if your team’s service could be as magical as Disney’s, where employees feel valued...

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The Power of Vulnerability: How True Leaders Build Trust and Growth

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