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India Ruchir Sharma is Chairman of Rockefeller International and Founder and Chief Investment Officer of Breakout Capital, renowned for his expertise in emerging markets and global economic analysis.
Ruchir Sharma is Chairman of Rockefeller International, serving as an advisor to the firm, a resource for Rockefeller Global Family Office advisors and clients, and a global brand ambassador.
Ruchir Sharma is the Founder and Chief Investment Officer of Breakout Capital, an investment firm focused on emerging markets.
Ruchir Sharma had a 25-year career at Morgan Stanley Investment Management, where he was Head of Emerging Markets and Chief Global Strategist.
Ruchir Sharma is a columnist for the Financial Times and a former contributing opinion writer for The New York Times.
Simon & Schuster is the publisher of Ruchir Sharma's book 'What Went Wrong with Capitalism' (2024).
W. W. Norton & Company released Ruchir Sharma's book 'The Rise and Fall of Nations: Forces of Change in the Post-Crisis World' in June 2016.
Ruchir Sharma has been featured by McKinsey & Company for an author talk on his book 'What Went Wrong with Capitalism'.
In 2015, Ruchir Sharma was named by Bloomberg Markets as one of the 50 Most Influential people in the world.
Ruchir Sharma was born in Wellington, Tamil Nadu, India, and spent his early school years across Mumbai, Delhi, and Singapore. He completed his undergraduate studies at the Shri Ram College of Commerce in New Delhi. His career in finance began after joining a securities trading company, and in 1991, he launched a financial column titled “For Ex.” This column, initially for The Observer and later for The Economic Times of India, drew the attention of Morgan Stanley, leading to his recruitment in their Mumbai office in 1996. By 2002, Sharma relocated to Morgan Stanley’s New York office, marking a significant step in his international career. Throughout his career, Sharma has consistently focused on macroeconomics and investment strategies, particularly in burgeoning global markets.
His tenure at Morgan Stanley Investment Management saw him rise through the ranks. In 2003, he became co-head of the emerging markets team, and by 2006, he assumed leadership as the head of the team. He further expanded his responsibilities in 2016, taking on the additional role of Chief Global Strategist for MSIM. After 25 years with Morgan Stanley, Sharma transitioned in 2022 to Rockefeller International, where he now serves as Chairman. Concurrently, he founded Breakout Capital, an investment firm specializing in emerging markets, where he acts as Chief Investment Officer. His work at these organizations involves advising on global investment strategies and providing insights into economic trends.
Beyond his investment management career, Ruchir Sharma has established himself as a prolific author and columnist. His critically acclaimed 2024 book, “What Went Wrong with Capitalism,” was recognized as a Wall Street Journal book of the year. This follows a series of successful publications, including “The Rise and Fall of Nations” (a 2016 New York Times bestseller) and “Breakout Nations” (a 2012 international bestseller). He contributes regularly as a columnist for the Financial Times and has been a contributing opinion writer for The New York Times, among other prominent publications such as The Wall Street Journal, The Atlantic, The Guardian, Foreign Affairs, and Foreign Policy. Sharma’s analysis is characterized by a blend of on-the-ground observations from his travels and clear, factual economic principles.
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