Farah Lalani
About Farah Lalani
Farah Lalani serves as the Community Lead at the Centre for Global Industries at the World Economic Forum, where she manages communities of Chief Strategy Officers and Chief Executive Officers. With a background in strategy consulting at Accenture and an academic foundation in business, she focuses on business model innovation and digital safety.
Work at World Economic Forum
Farah Lalani serves as the Community Lead for the Centre for Global Industries at the World Economic Forum. In this role, she manages communities of Chief Strategy Officers and Chief Executive Officers, focusing on key areas such as business model innovation, technology disruption, and industry regulation within the Media, Entertainment, and Sports sectors. She has been with the World Economic Forum since 2019, contributing to initiatives that drive collaborative outcomes in strategy consulting projects.
Previous Experience at Accenture
Farah Lalani has extensive experience at Accenture, where she held various roles from 2011 to 2019. She began as a Management Consulting Analyst from 2011 to 2013, followed by positions as a Strategy Consultant from 2013 to 2015, and as a Senior Strategy Consultant from 2015 to 2017. She concluded her tenure at Accenture as a Strategy Manager from 2017 to 2019. Throughout her time at Accenture, she worked on projects related to customer experience transformation, digital channel strategies, and the implementation of AI-powered technologies.
Education and Expertise
Farah Lalani has a strong educational background in business and commerce. She studied at Queen's University, where she achieved a degree in Commerce. She also attended Singapore Management University, participating in an International Exchange Program. Furthering her education, she obtained a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from Ivey Business School at Western University. Her academic foundation supports her expertise in strategy consulting and community management.
Global Coalition for Digital Safety
In her current role at the World Economic Forum, Farah Lalani leads the Global Coalition for Digital Safety. This initiative involves collaboration with technology and media companies, governments, civil society, and academic institutions to develop new policies and practices aimed at enhancing online safety. Her leadership in this coalition reflects her commitment to addressing critical issues related to digital safety in today's interconnected world.
International Experience
Farah Lalani has lived and worked in several international cities, including Toronto, Singapore, New York, Seattle, and Geneva. This diverse experience has contributed to her understanding of global markets and the complexities of various industries. Her international exposure enhances her ability to manage communities and drive strategic initiatives across different cultural and business contexts.