Brief Profile

An ace administrator, thought provoking author and a distinguished public speaker, Mr. Alok Ranjan has retired as the Chief Secretary of Uttar Pradesh (Executive head of the state) and is an IIM Ahmedabad alumnus who has great knowledge about public policies & management.

Experience : Mr. Alok Ranjan being someone who has years of distinguished experience cutting across a wide variety of sectors concerned with economics, finance, industrial governance and others, he has always worked to bring change for the welfare of the nation and its people. His openness to sharing his learning, experiences, knowledge and wisdom through articles, talk sessions, columns, blogs, and other forms has been well praised and appreciated.

He has been invited by dignified institutions like Indian Institute of Management Lucknow, Jaipuria Institute of Management, Uttar Pradesh Academy of Administration, CII (Confederation of Indian Industry), PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry and similar many more to conduct talk sessions and to be a thought leader and speaker for various educational and business forums.

He is also known for sharing his views and perceptions through articles and columns published in leading national publications such as Times of India, Economic Times, Business Standard, HT and The Millennium Post.

Thought Leader: Ex. Chief Secretary with 38 years of experience in the IAS. IIM Ahmedabad pass-out. Expert at public-policy, leadership, management and administration.

Author: Penning what’s left unspoken, unheard and sometimes unthought. Sharing his views of the World, with the World - through words.

Speaker: Be it navigating turns, or accelerating growth; his 38 years of administrative experience is an epitome of wisdom.