Rita McGrath is a strategy expert, author, and advisor specializing in innovation, growth, and organizational transformation. She is a professor at Columbia Business School and has been recognized by Thinkers50 as one of the world's leading management thinkers, including receiving its award for strategy.

McGrath is the best-selling author of five books on leadership, business, and organizational management. She advises senior executives and leadership teams on how to grow, evolve, reinvent themselves, and see around corners.

A sought-after speaker, McGrath is known for her energy, positivity, storytelling, and ability to connect with audiences. She is also the author and host of the popular podcast and newsletter Thought Sparks, available on YouTube.