Stéphane Garelli is a world-renowned authority and pioneer in the field of competitiveness, serving as Professor Emeritus of World Competitiveness at IMD and the Founder of the IMD World Competitiveness Center. His unique expertise bridges high-level academia with practical leadership, drawing from his experience as a former Managing Director of the World Economic Forum and the Annual Meetings in Davos for 13 years.

Garelli’s profound experience as a leader in both private and public organizations—including his former role as Chairman of Le Temps, the leading French-language Swiss newspaper—gives him a unique perspective on the world’s economic and business environment. He specializes in assessing how recent changes in the world competitiveness landscape shape global strategy and leadership, emphasizing that success requires flawless execution coupled with the agility to adapt to ever-changing circumstances.

As the author of the best-selling book Top Class Competitors: How Nations, Firms and Individuals Succeed in the New World of Competitiveness, Garelli provides a comprehensive framework for achieving superior performance. His latest book, Are you a Tiger, a Cat or a Dinosaur?, offers a compelling, accessible take on the challenges of evolution and adaptation in business. His influential work is frequently sought by the International Olympic Commission on Sustainability and Legacy, of which he is a member. As an exciting speaker, Garelli combines content depth with a clear-cut approach to complex issues, supported by his trademark graphics. His presentations go beyond well-known trends to identify their real significance and interconnected impact, helping audiences develop a “so what” attitude toward change—a mindset critical for turning problems into opportunities. He provides leaders with the strategic insights necessary to understand the forces driving new global business models.