Poornima Luthra, PhD, is a globally recognized author and consultant specializing in talent management and DEI. Recognized by Thinkers50 as one of the world’s 30 rising management thinkers, she serves as principal lecturer at Imperial Business School. She is the author of four influential books, including Can I Say That? (2025) and The Art of Active Allyship (2022), both named among the best management books of their respective years.
As a speaker, Poornima combines research with practical wisdom, delivering engaging keynotes and workshops for global organizations, and equipping leaders with practical tools to drive systemic cultural change and elevate inclusion from intention to strategy.
