Neri Karra Sillaman

At-a-Glance

Bestselling Author of "Pioneers: 8 Principles of Business Longevity from Immigrant Entrepreneurs" (Wiley, 2025).
Serves as an Entrepreneurship Expert and Adjunct Professor at the University of Oxford.
Founder of Neri Karra, a global luxury leather goods brand, which is now in its 25th year.
Recognized as a Thinkers50 Radar Award Finalist.
A 3x TEDx Speaker.
Contributes to platforms such as Harvard Business Review and Fast Company.

Biography

Neri Karra Sillaman, Ph.D., is an entrepreneur, author, and advisor whose work centers on the intersection of business longevity, resilience, and impact. She is the bestselling author of "Pioneers: 8 Principles of Business Longevity from Immigrant Entrepreneurs" (Wiley, 2025), a book that explores the insights immigrant founders bring to building enduring businesses and offers a perspective on leadership and sustainability.