Carla Harris Keynote Speaker

Carla Harris is a renowned international speaker and a Senior Client Advisor at Morgan Stanley, where she previously served as Vice Chairman, enhancing client relations and revenue. With over three decades in investment banking, she has a wealth of experience in sectors such as technology, media, retail, and healthcare, earning a reputation as an inspiring leader and a powerful executor.

In 2013, Carla was appointed by President Barack Obama as chair of the National Women’s Business Council, reflecting her influence and commitment to women in business. Recognized as one of the Top 40 Female Speakers globally in 2020, Carla captivates audiences worldwide with her “Carla’s Pearls,” where she shares with both leaders and emerging leaders how to maximize their career success across all industries using the “hard-earned and hard-learned” lessons that she acquired during her Wall Street Career. Her latest book, Lead To Win, offers insights into Intentional Leadership, guiding professionals to become influential leaders in today’s competitive landscape.

Carla’s accolades include being listed among Fortune Magazine’s “50 Most Powerful Black Executives in Corporate America,” U.S. Bankers’ “Top 25 Most Powerful Women in Finance,” and Black Enterprise’s “Top 75 Most Powerful Women in Business,” among others. Her thought leadership has been highlighted in major publications like The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, and Forbes.

Beyond her corporate achievements, Carla Harris is also a celebrated gospel singer with sold-out performances at Carnegie Hall and the Apollo Theatre. She has released four albums, including the Amazon bestseller “Carla’s First Christmas,” and has been featured on CBS Evening News in Dan Rather’s “American Dream” segment. Her musical talent is yet another facet of her dynamic and multifaceted career.