JOHN P. KOTTER is the Konosuke Matsushita Professor of Leadership, Emeritus, at Harvard Business School and a New York Times bestselling author. He is Co-founder of the management consulting firm Kotter International and the author of 21 books.

VANESSA AKHTAR is the Head of Consulting at Kotter International, leading engagements with clients across industries to achieve their most complex transformations. She is a published thought leader and speaker.

GAURAV GUPTA leads Research and Development at Kotter. He conducts observational research, develops new approaches, advises clients and shares insights on change leadership and strategy execution through speaking engagements and publications.