Utkarsh Rai is Leadership coach (ICF certified) and Consultant. He is the former head for Infinera India and China, a leading global provider of disruptive optical networking systems. He was a founding head of Infinera India, and led the team that delivered significant technology innovation, resulting in a successful IPO on Nasdaq and establishing them as a global player with a multi billion $ valuation over fifteen years. In doing so, he built the team to over 800 software professionals. He is a successful global business executive known for his skills in strategic planning and execution excellence. He believes that developing leaders is key to success and his greatest joy is in nurturing leadership talents around the world and being the catalyst that inspires career growth for his people. His walk the talk management style is supported by a commitment to developing strong cultures and high performing teams and he has translated his experience into multiple popular books on career management with forewords from Narayana Murthy, Nandan Nilekani etc. He is a proud recipient of the Udyog Rattan award, as well as a committed fitness freak and angel investor. He is constantly learning, and travels the globe to learn more about cultures and world history. He has touched many lives and hopes that he has been an inspiration to many. Recently he has taken a five months long comprehensive acting course and debuted in a character role in a super hit Bollywood movie. His role is widely appreciated.