Motivational Speaker
Devdutt Pattanaik is indeed a renowned author, mythologist, and leadership consultant known for his work on deriving management insights from Indian mythology. He has authored numerous books, including best-sellers like "Myth = Mithya," "Business Sutra," "The Pregnant King," and "Jaya: An Illustrated Retelling of the Mahabharata." His books have been translated into multiple languages, including Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Gujarati, and Marathi.
Prior to his career as an author and mythologist, Devdutt Pattanaik worked in the healthcare industry for 15 years. He held positions at companies such as Apollo Health Street and Sanofi Aventis before joining Ernst & Young as a Business Advisor. Despite his corporate background, he continued to study and write about mythological stories and symbols, drawing insights related to business, leadership, and modern life.
Devdutt Pattanaik's columns on management and culture are regularly featured in publications like The Economic Times (Corporate Dossier supplement), Mid-Day, Speaking Tree, and DailyO (India Today website). He has also made appearances on the television series "Business Sutra" on CNBC TV and CNBC Awaaz, where he extensively discussed the intersection between business and mythology. His TED talk has gained significant popularity, with over a million views.
Previously, Devdutt served as the Chief Belief Officer of Future Group, and he currently works as a sought-after public speaker and culture consultant for corporations and business leaders. He provides consulting services to companies like Reliance on cultural matters and advises Star TV on various mythological serials. Devdutt Pattanaik was born and educated in Mumbai, where he currently resides. He is fluent in English, Hindi, Odia, and Marathi