Pranjal Sharma

Speaker at the St. Gallen Symposium

Pranjal Sharma is an economic analyst, advisor, and author with a focus on technology, globalization, and media. As a member of the Expert Network and former member of the Global Agenda Council at the World Economic Forum (WEF), he influences public debates on a global and national level. Sharma has authored several books, including "India Automated: How the Fourth Industrial Revolution Transforming India."His forthcoming book, "The Next New: Navigating the Fifth Industrial Revolution," quantifies the magnitude of revenue shifts resulting from the fifth industrial revolution on global economies. The book explores the impact of three global mega-trends: emerging technologies, demand for social inclusion, and the urgency of sustainable practices. In addition to his work as an author, Sharma has over 25 years of experience in economic and business reporting. He held leadership roles with India Today Group, Times of India Group, CNBC Network 18, and Bloomberg UTV India. Currently, he is a columnist with Business Standard newspaper and BusinessWorld magazine, among other publications.