Charlene Li

For the past two decades, Charlene Li has been helping people see the future. With a focus on digital transformation, disruption leadership and strategy, customer experience, and the future of work, she has positioned herself as a pivotal figure helping corporations navigate the modern business landscape. She’s the author of six books, including the New York Times bestseller Open Leadership and the critically acclaimed Groundswell, co-authored by her. Her most recent publication, The Disruption Mindset, has also achieved bestseller status, and she is currently working on a new book titled Winning with Generative AI.

Charlene Li's career is marked by her entrepreneurial spirit, as she founded Altimeter, a disruptive analyst firm that was later acquired in 2015. Her tenure as the Chief Research Officer for PA Consulting showcased her ability to lead thought leadership programs with acumen. Presently, she heads Quantum Networks Group, leveraging her extensive experience to guide companies through the digital era. Her advisory role spans a wide spectrum of industries, having worked with hundreds of leading companies, including Adobe and Southwest Airlines, and providing insights to 49 of the Fortune 100 companies.

Charlene Li's academic achievements include graduating magna cum laude from Harvard College and earning an MBA from Harvard Business School. Residing in San Francisco, she enjoys the personal challenge of teaching her cat tricks in her time off. The blend of professional achievement, thought leadership, and personal interests highlights Charlene Li’s diverse talents and contributions to the business world and beyond.