Executive Summary Trusted Advisor and Entrepreneur with over 40 years of global experience in leadership development, succession planning, and family business transformation. Recognized as a confidential sounding board for founders, entrepreneurs, and senior executives navigating complex organizational challenges. Author of 40+ books on leadership, family business, and talent development. Known for transforming organizations from person-led to process-driven, and for coaching leaders to thrive across industries, cultures, and geographies. Value Proposition • Succession Planning: Identifying, coaching, and mentoring next-generation leaders for sustainable continuity. Transfering legacy successfully from generation to generation. • Leadership Development: Trained over 200,000 managers, officers, diplomats, technologists, and educators across three continents. • Executive Advisory: Confidential coach and mentor to founders and business heads; trusted for integrity, discretion, neutrality, and insight. • Talent Strategy: Expertise in behavioral interviewing and executive recruitment; author of Hiring Winners. • Global Thought Leadership: Published works include The Business of Family Business and An Entrepreneur’s Diary, sharing deep insights from decades of hands-on general management, negotiating with unions, conflict resolution, consulting, training, and entrepreneurship. Career Experience – Yawar Baig & Associates™ – Founder & President (1994–Present) Global consulting and leadership development firm with clients ranging from $100M–$4B in revenue across diverse industries. • Established a global consulting presence in Family Business strategy and leadership development. • Designed and delivered leadership programs for Global MNCs including GE, IBM, Microsoft, Unilever, Accenture, and Tata. Leadership Faculty: GE Corporate University, Crotonville, AMA International. • Facilitated family business governance transformation, succession planning, and executive mentoring for leaders across India, Middle East, Africa, and Southeast Asia. • Published 40+ books, including bestsellers in leadership and family business consulting, positioning the firm as a thought leader. Boardroom Assets ✔ Neutral, confidential counsel trusted by founders & boards ✔ Expertise in succession planning & family business governance ✔ Talent strategist; author of Hiring Winners on selecting and developing top leadership ✔ Global perspective with cross-cultural fluency ✔ Author & Mentor with 200,000+ leaders trained