With over four decades of experience at the highest levels of Indian public administration, Mr. Alok Ranjan, IAS (Retd.), offers unparalleled perspective on leadership, ethics, execution, and purpose.
An All India Rank 4 officer of the 1978 IAS batch (Uttar Pradesh cadre), he culminated his distinguished career as the Chief Secretary of Uttar Pradesh, leading one of the world’s largest and most complex governance ecosystems impacting over 240 million citizens.
Educated at IIM Ahmedabad (MBA) and St. Stephen’s College, Delhi University, Mr. Ranjan’s leadership journey blends intellectual rigor with lived experience. His insights have been sought by leading academic institutions and organizations including IIM Lucknow, IIM Ranchi, Symbiosis International University, LBSNAA Mussoorie, Amity University, Jaipuria Institute of Management, and multiple government departments and public institutions.
Today, as a speaker and thought leader, he translates governance principles into highly relevant corporate leadership lessons, helping organizations build cultures that are resilient, ethical, people-centric, and performance-driven. His talks resonate deeply with CXOs, boards, and senior leaders navigating disruption, reputational risk, and long-term value creation.
