LS Murthy, PCC, PhD, is a visionary C-suite leader, board advisor, and executive coach with more than 30 years of global leadership experience across technology, professional services, and human capital strategy. He brings a rare dual perspective as a former chief operating officer and CHRO, specializing in strategic governance, operational excellence, and scaling technology-driven businesses while advancing ICF’s gold standard of coaching.

An Indian Air Force veteran, LS is known for disciplined leadership, mission-critical execution, and crisis management. His expertise spans global service delivery, talent strategy, DEIB, and digital and AI-enabled transformation, with a strong focus on preserving the human element in leadership and coaching.

He is an ICF Professional Certified Coach and has served as a volunteer leader on the ICF Credentials and Standards Board. LS is deeply committed to ethics, excellence, and unlocking human potential.

Headshot of LS Murthy, serves on ICF Credentials and Standards Board