Roger Martin is widely regarded as one of the world's most influential business thinkers, having been named the #1 management thinker globally by Thinkers50 in 2017. He is a Professor Emeritus at the Rotman School of Management and a trusted strategy advisor to the CEOs of major companies worldwide, including Procter & Gamble, Lego, and Ford. His work is centered on Integrative Thinking, Democratic Capitalism, and the design of superior managerial effectiveness.
Martin’s professional expertise spans consulting and academia. He spent 13 years as a Director, and co-head, of Monitor Company, a global strategy consulting firm. He then served as Dean of the Rotman School of Management from 1998–2013, where he was named the global Dean of the Year by Poets & Quants. His research has pioneered concepts in Integrative Thinking and the Design of Business, which he translates into actionable strategies for leaders.
A prolific author, his writing includes 13 books and 33 articles in the Harvard Business Review. His newest book, A New Way to Think: Your Guide to Superior Managerial Effectiveness, continues his mission to provide leaders with powerful frameworks. Earlier bestsellers, such as Playing to Win and Getting Beyond Better, both won best book awards from Thinkers50, underscoring the influence of his research on organizational and social innovation.
Martin consistently delivers highly-rated presentations, drawing on his experience as a consultant to global CEOs and his deep academic research in strategy and incentives. He serves as Chair of The Good Jobs Institute and the I-Think Initiative, showcasing his commitment to translating theory into real-world impact. His talks empower audiences to overcome common management pitfalls and foster innovative thinking that leads to significant and sustainable competitive advantage.
