Devdutt Pattanaik

Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik is an Indian author, mythologist, and leadership consultant born in 1970.

He has written numerous books on Hindu mythology, including "Myth = Mithya" and "Jaya: An Illustrated Retelling of the Mahabharata." Pattanaik's work focuses on applying mythological wisdom to modern business and management practices.

He serves as the Chief Belief Officer at Future Group, a major Indian retailer.

In addition to his books, Pattanaik contributes to newspapers and has written a novel based on the Mahabharata.

His unique background as a physician turned mythologist informs his approach to interpreting and applying ancient stories to contemporary life.