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RISHAD TOBACCOWALA
Is a globally recognized author, speaker, and advisor specializing in business transformation, marketing innovation, and the future of work.
With a career spanning over four decades, he is best known for his long-standing tenure at Publicis Groupe, where he served as Global Chief Strategist and Chief Growth Officer before becoming a Senior Advisor.
Professional Profile and Experience.
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Executive Leadership: He previously held leadership roles as Chairman of Digitas and Razorfish, two of the world’s largest digital marketing agencies.
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Advisory and Boards: He serves as a trusted advisor to several Fortune 500 CEOs and sits on the boards of various technology and growth firms, including LoopMe, Growth Catalyst Partners, and Dumbstruck.
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Academic Involvement: Tobaccowala is a frequent lecturer at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and has established the Tobaccowala Scholar Program there.
Published Works and Media
He focuses on helping organizations balance data-driven insights with human intuition—a concept he often refers to as "marrying the math and the magic".
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Restoring the Soul of Business: Staying Human in the Age of Data (2020): His best-selling book explores how to maintain a human-centric approach in an increasingly digital world.
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Rethinking Work (2025): His latest book addresses the seismic shifts in the workplace due to AI, demographic changes, and the rise of distributed work.