C.K. Prahalad - Late corporate strategist, co-author of "Competing for the Future," and professor at Ross School of Business, University of Michigan

C.K. Prahalad was a renowned business strategist and academic who contributed significantly to corporate thinking. He co-authored the influential book "Competing for the Future," which explores how companies can identify new opportunities and innovate to stay competitive. Prahalad was a professor at the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan, focusing on understanding how businesses succeed in complex markets. His work emphasized the importance of long-term vision, core competencies, and engaging underserved markets to create sustainable growth. Prahalad’s insights continue to shape strategic management and corporate innovation practices worldwide.