Mirza Yawar Baig
President, YAWAR BAIG & ASSOCIATES™ | Global Advisor to Founders & Family Businesses
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.
Known for transforming organizations from Person-led to Process-driven™, and for coaching leaders to thrive across industries, cultures, and geographies. An Islamic scholar with expertise to promote growth while remaining Shari’ah compliant. Trusted impartial facilitator, skilled in resolving conflicts and building conciliation.
Value Proposition
- Succession Planning – Create sustainable, profitable continuity by identifying, coaching, and mentoring next-generation leaders. Successfully transfer legacy from one generation to the next.
- Leadership Development – Build multicultural leadership competencies by training leaders across three continents to combine leadership with cultural literacy. Speaks five languages.
- Executive Advisory – Support founders and business leaders in stepping confidently into their roles by providing trusted, insightful advice grounded in reliability, integrity, and client-first principles.
- Talent Management – Ensure your company is never without critical talent by anticipating hiring needs and screening applicants using Behavioral Interviewing™. Author of Hiring Winners.
- Global Thought Leadership – Share decades of cross-industry experience in general management, negotiations, conflict resolution, training, and entrepreneurship—helping clients grow through deep, practical insights. Author of The Business of Family Business and An Entrepreneur’s Diary.
Consulting for Transformation – Founder & President, Yawar Baig & Associates™ (1994)
Yawar Baig & Associates™ is a 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.
- Since 1994, designed and delivered leadership programs for global MNCs including GE, IBM, Microsoft, Unilever, and Accenture.
- Leadership Faculty at GE Crotonville and AMA International.
- Facilitated family business governance transformation, succession planning, and executive mentoring for leaders across India, the Middle East, Africa, and Southeast Asia.
- Author of Leadership Lessons from the Life of Rasoolullah, translated into five languages.
Boardroom Assets
✔ Neutral, confidential counsel trusted by founders & boards
✔ Special 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. Expertise in Applied Islam
Notable Clients
GE, Motorola, Microsoft, IBM, Unilever, Colgate, Asian Paints, Siemens, Tata, Accenture, Reuters, Yusuf Bin Ahmed Kanoo, Olam, Regal Beloit, AMKA, Checkout, Emami Group, Suzlon, JP Morgan, SEAPOL, Expolanka, LANCO, Verizon, Mars Chocolates, Godrej
Links
🐦 Twitter: @myawarbaig
🌐 Website
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