As an entrepreneur, author and advisor, Neri focuses on the intersection of business longevity, resilience and cultural innovation. Her upcoming book, ‘Pioneers: 8 Principles of Business Longevity from Immigrant Entrepreneurs’ (Wiley, 2025), explores the unique insights immigrant founders bring to building businesses that endure, offering a fresh perspective on leadership and sustainability. A former child refugee, Neri and her family built Neri Karra, a global luxury leather goods brand that continues to partner with leading luxury brands. In her role as an Adjunct Professor and Entrepreneurship Expert at the University of Oxford, Neri guides students and executives in transforming their ventures with a focus on resilience, adaptability and ethical growth. She also shares her expertise through speaking engagements, workshops and contributions to renowned platforms such as Harvard Business Review and Fast Company. For more information visit, www.linkedin.com/in/neri-karra-sillaman
