Samrat Sharma / PwC Strategy&
Principal
Samrat Sharma is an advisor to executives in the consumer and retail sectors for Strategy&, PwC’s strategy consulting business.
Mr. Sharma is a recognized thought leader and has several publications to his credit, including “Creating an Organic Growth Machine,” which appeared in the Harvard Business Review, “Escaping the Consolidation Mentality in CPG” and “Shaping Category Dynamics to Win in CPG” in strategy+business magazine. He has also written and contributed to many other s+b articles and viewpoints.
Prior to joining Strategy&, Mr. Sharma spent six years in marketing, business development, and strategy with Honeywell International and General Electric, and in executive search with Korn/Ferry International.
He holds a Bachelor of Commerce, with Honors, from the University of Delhi, and an MBA in Strategy, Marketing, Finance and International Business from Carnegie Mellon University.
Chris Butsch / The Millenial’s Guide to Making Happiness
Author
Chris Butsch is Atlanta Business Radio’s “Millennial Correspondent.” Author of The Millennial’s Guide to Making Happiness, Chris educates other generations on how to decrypt and connect with his unique generation.
Chris Godfrey / Buckhead Business Association
President-Elect
Chris Godfrey joined Avison Young’s Office Advisory Team as an Associate in the fall of 2015. He is a Metro-Atlanta native, and a graduate of the Terry College of Business at the University of Georgia. Chris focuses on creating relationships with clients and learning about their culture so he can provide innovative solutions to positively impact organizations and grow talent retention. Chris has served as president of the Buckhead Business Association’s young professional group where the pillars focus on leadership, philanthropy and connecting others. He is involved with the Metro Atlanta Chamber and has served on several committees, helping provide insight into the commercial real estate needs of the city and how it aligns with the talent pool.
As Atlanta continues to be an international beacon where hospitality meets hustle, Chris is at the forefront of helping organizations with their real estate strategies to meet the needs of what will soon be the largest group of employed talent, the Millennials. His unique background provides an advantage to clients as he can focus on their needs, bridging their real estate and people.
