Global Economics & Emerging Markets Expert; Chairman at Rockefeller International; Author of "What Went Wrong with Capitalism"
Ruchir Sharma Biography
Ruchir Sharma is a leading authority on global economics and emerging markets. He serves as chairman of Rockefeller International, the global division of Rockefeller Capital Management, and is founder and chief investment officer of Breakout Capital, an investment firm focused on emerging markets. Sharma joined Rockefeller after a 25-year tenure at Morgan Stanley Investment Management, where he was head of emerging markets and chief global strategist. He managed nearly $20 billion in assets and became a recognized commentator on market and economic trends in print and broadcast media.
Sharma began his career as a writer, contributing columns at age 17 to The Economic Times, India's largest economic daily. His commentary has appeared in The Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, The Washington Post, Foreign Affairs, Foreign Policy, Bloomberg, and The Guardian. He has served as a contributing opinion writer at The New York Times and is a contributing editor and columnist at Financial Times. Based in New York and Miami, Sharma travels extensively, meeting with politicians, CEOs, and local figures who inform his writing on developed and emerging economies and guide his investment perspectives.
As an author, Sharma has written several books that have influenced discussions on global economic trends. His works include "What Went Wrong with Capitalism," published by Simon & Schuster; "The 10 Rules of Successful Nations," an updated adaptation of "The Rise and Fall of Nations: Forces of Change in the Post-Crisis World," which became a New York Times bestseller. His first book, "Breakout Nations: In Pursuit of the Next Economic Miracles," debuted as a number one bestseller in India and received the Tata Literature Live! First Book Award. "What Went Wrong with Capitalism" was recognized by The Wall Street Journal and Financial Times for its analysis of economic disillusionment in advanced countries.
Sharma has received recognition from institutions and publications such as the World Economic Forum, which named him among its top young leaders, and Foreign Policy magazine, which included him among its top global thinkers. Outlook magazine listed him among "The World's 25 Smartest Indians," Bloomberg ranked him among the world's 50 most influential people, and GQ India named him Global Indian of the Year. His book "The Rise and Fall of Nations" led to a Barron's cover feature as "Wall Street's New Global Thinker." Sharma is a frequent speaker and commentator, known for combining investment experience with accessible analysis of global economic forces.
Ruchir Sharma Videos
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